Sermons on Matthew 8:5-5:13:

If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001

If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest In The Kingdom Part 2 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Last week we began to take a look at a phenomenal phrase found in the Bible – a phrase that is very significant in the life of the believer and a phrase that is very challenging for one who does not know Christ. The "kingdom of God" is the message of Jesu

THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM Part 2 Matthew 18:1-6 Text: Mark 9:33-37 (NIV) 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Field Of Dreams Part 3 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

First, we learned that the kingdom of God/heaven at present is not something we can point to and say "here it is", or "there it is". In other words it is not at present a kingdom that is present on this world in a governmental sense whereby it’s influence

FIELD OF DREAMS Part 3 Matthew 13:44-46 Text: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Perspective Part 4 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Today, as we conclude the series on the "Secrets of the kingdom of God" we’re going to look at a portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that I believe describes one of the greatest impacts the kingdom of God can have on your life.

THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Part 4 Matthew 6:31-33 Text: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done to foster the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fig Tree Cursed Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001

Judgment nature of Christ should not be over looked and the sad shape of the church

FIG TREE CURSED Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: This parable stays alone in the midst of the thirty-seven miracles of Christ as recorded in the Bible. We know that John 21:25 tells us that if all that if all that Jesus had done would have been written down, the world could not contain all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mission: Impossible Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 24, 2001

Encouragement to encounter Christ’s grace and to go forth in His mission

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GRACE Matt.9:9-13 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC Sept.23, 2001 PM Contemporary Service The old saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction." And, there are many stories in our newspapers and on television that bear out that statement. Some of my favorite examples are "dumb ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"You Go Be Light"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2001

For us to be an effective dark destroying light for Christ requires that we do at least for things.

“you GO be LIGHT!” Last Sunday was without a doubt one of the most powerful times we have had in this building… God’s power, Spirit, presence and comfort were here in a mighty way…AND when Marie came up second service and said – “I’m ready to be baptized..” - well what more can we say… except, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gate Is Still Narrow"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2001

This is not a full sermon. It is a devotional to be used in your Bible study/discussion group. But the message is timely.

“Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Answers For Our Excuses

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001

A look at the excuses that Moses gave God for not accepting his call and the answers that God gave Moses to those excuses. Parralels the call of Moses with our call to evangelism and shows how Christ gives the same answers to our excuses. This sermon is v

God’s Answers for Our Excuses Exodus 3:9 –4:13 Introduction: Ex. 3:9-10 – Exodus records God’s calling of Moses to lead His people out of bondage in Egypt. Matt. 28:18-20 – Jesus also calls us to GO and lead his children out of bondage today. Not a physical slavery, but a slavery to sin. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles Of Receiving From God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Sep 28, 2001

Highlighted Seven Major levels of prayer and ten things that can hinder answered prayers.

PRINCIPLES OF RECEIVING FROM GOD by Adedotun Ojelabi Communication with the Almighty God is a common denominator to all children of God worldwide. Most believers at one point or the other have been faced with questions like “what is the Lord saying concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon highlights the need to share our faith since many are searching for spiritual truth since the tragedy on September 11th.

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." --Matthew 9:37 You know I have a confession to make. I am somewhat of a Science Fiction nut. In fact, I am a die hard Trekkie. I even like to write Science Fiction. So I decided to write a little story that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

Gadara Demons Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 30, 2001

Jesus confronts the demon world

GARDARA DEMONS Matthew 8:28-34 Introduction: This miracle is so important that that three of the four Gospel writers records it. It is the first recorded miracle in which Christ entered the realm of the unseen demon world. Whenever you touch upon this realm, you can expect Satan not to be happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Our Security In Prayer Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 1, 2001

How prayer helps us with two enemies that threaten our security.

We as Americans have a new enemy to fear. I’m talking of course about Osama bin Ladin, the prime suspect in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The son of a Saudi billionaire, bin Ladin has been on the FBI’s most wanted list since 1999. Bin Ladin has been targeting his terrorist actions against our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001

A word of comfort to those who would worry.

Don’t Worry Be Happy! By Ian Biss 7/15/01 Intro... Mordecai Ham emerged as an evangelist from Kentucky at the turn of the century. He had a background in business and the study of law. From the very beginning his approach was zealous and blunt. Rather than sit and talk with Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Grace Brethren