SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Matthew 8:20:

showing 46-60 of 62
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    How Our Nation Turned Its Back On God's Commandments Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2021
     | 1,199 views

    No city, no nation, no culture deliberately sets out to become a society of depraved miscreants, to be forever remembered as abhorrent, to give its name to an unspeakable sin.

    Homily for Monday of 13th week in Course Gen 18; Mt 8:18-22 Have you ever wondered how Sodom and Gomorrah got to be the way they were in the time of Abraham and Lot? In their day gangs of violent homosexuals roamed the city night after night, invading the homes of law-abiding citizens, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022
     | 1,044 views

    Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

    Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022
     | 5,209 views

    Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

    April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Going To The Other Side Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,950 views

    The essential characteristic of the Christian life is discipleship. This section is a warning to those who would become disciples of the Messiah.

    MATTHEW 8: 18-22 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE At this point Matthew interrupts the series of miracles. He is transitioning from the three miracles of healing (8:2-15) to three miracles of power (8:23-34; 9:1-8) over the forces of nature, over evil spirits, and over sin ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014
     | 7,924 views

    Two willing followers, but are they limited in how much they will follow?

    Matthew 8:18-22-And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Count The Cost And Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,470 views

    In our text for today's study, we find Jesus responding to two individuals regarding the matter of discipleship. One we will call simply the Scribe: One who wanted to be a disciple, the other we will call the loyal son, who had to reminded of the cost.

    Introduction A. A teacher was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the little ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,831 views

    Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

    What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    A Homeless God

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,684 views

    Christmas is about God's greatest gift to us and the miracle of salvation. It is also about coming together as a family and making room for one another in our hearts. The question is, "have we left our Savior out in the cold?"

    Our gospel reading for today tells us of how Angel Gabriel came to Mary saying she would bear a son. He was to be called Jesus and as the Son of the most High God, he would reign as King of Kings forever. He came to live among us and in us but in many ways we have rejected him and made him a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Compassion And Commitment.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 978 views

    If we are going to follow Jesus, we must prioritise our commitments.

    COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT. Matthew 8:14-22. MATTHEW 8:14-15. Peter’s House: The First Deacon. (Matthew 8:14). The first thing that Jesus “saw” when He came into Peter’s house was Peter’s wife’s mother “laid, and sick of a fever.” (That Peter had a wife puts to rest forever the argument ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Healing Ministry Of Christ - Matthew 8 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 10, 2025
     | 337 views

    Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but the question is...WILL HE?

    2025.03.09. Sermon Notes. Faith, Worship, Healing, Teaching and Miracles THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST - MATTHEW 8 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but WILL ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2025
     | 466 views

    By God’s grace, give generously, give eagerly, and give responsibly.

    June Spivey in Christian Reader writes about how the elementary school in her town collects lunch money from the new kindergartners at the beginning of each year. This solves the problem of lost money during the year, but for nervous 5-year-olds, it can take a few days to understand the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Way In, Is All In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 559 views

    A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

    “The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Rest Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 29, 2025
     | 178 views

    Have you ever felt tired but you feel like you cannot stop working? What if you knew good reasons and ways to rest that would benefit your life tremendously? You are invited to learn about God’s design for rest!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Rest Selected Scriptures (Video) Happy Mother's Day, Everyone! Last week I heard a conversation between my daughters. One said: "I'm not going to have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Supernatural Power Of The King, Part 1 (Matthew 8: 1-22)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2024
     | 290 views

    Matthew, Chapter 8 describes the power of the Lord Jesus to heal the sick, cast out demons, and to show that following Him involves a cost that few are willing to pay.

    Matthew 8: 1-4 - Jesus Cleanses a Leper Chapter 13 of the book of Leviticus gives the instructions on handling the disease of leprosy. Leprosy was a slow, lingering form of death on whoever caught it, with one of the consequences being permanently isolated from friends, family, and society. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Beyond Comfort And Convenience Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,810 views

    This is the 35th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#35] BEYOND COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Luke 9:51-62 Introduction: Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, and He was showing us what it really means to be His follower. Following Jesus is not always easy or comfortable. It may mean giving up things that feel safe or easy in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist