Sermons on Matthew 9:2-14:27:

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World , Part 3 - The Apostle Andrew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2006

Jesus drew from the same raw materials that He draws from today when He calls men and women to be His disciples. In this series, we are looking at each of the Twelve as in-depth as we can, based upon what we can know and discern from the Scripture.

Once again we turn to the 10th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. We focused on the Apostle Peter last time, and we learned quite a bit about how Jesus can use the raw material of a person who is willing to be used. What do you remember about the way the disciples are grouped and paired in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Enemy Has Done This!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 15, 2006

This message dipicts the nature of Satan as he intertwines his efforts into the Church to hinder its growth.

Scripture: Matthew 13:24 – 30 Title: “An Enemy Has Done This” Introduction: We find Jesus comparing the “Kingdom of Heaven” to a farmer who had sowed good seed in his field only to find that when the plants came up someone had sowed “Tares” among the wheat. The ‘bad deed’ occurred while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World, Part 4 - James, Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2006

Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them, just to teach them a lesson?

In The Service Of The Master – Part 4 The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 4 James Matthew 10:1-4 Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 17, 2006

Shows the inevitability of struggles in a believer’s life, and the faithfulness of Christ in those struggles.

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. There are some who will tell you that if you encounter troubles, if you encounter difficulties, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

TRUE LIFE IS FOUND THROUGH A PROCESS OF DEATH AND REBIRTH. Jesus lived and died to bring us to that understanding…

Illustration from Sermon Central: An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Doesn't Answer

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jul 19, 2006

A message about asking God for a sign and why it’s a bad idea.

In Matthew 12:38-39 we see written, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-39

Denomination: *other

Take A Load Off: Rest For The Weary Soul Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jul 20, 2006

Our part in receiving God’s promised Rest

Intro: Have you ever just had one of those days or weeks where everything seems to be falling apart around us or the pace of life seems overwhelming and we’re not sure how much more we can handle? A while back, I found a newspaper article online from Tacoma, Washington. It was the story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006

This is an updated version of an earlier sermon dealing with the reality that things in life do not turn out in the way we expect them to even for God’s People.

It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Matthew 11:1-11:11 It’s Not What I Expected! 7/2/06 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 As a kid, did you ever want something from Christmas so badly that if you got it, you swore you’d never ask for anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1, Matthew 11:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Nets, Networking & Relationships – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 24, 2006

We are living in the age of the Internet, worldwide web, e-mail, Global Village, Cell phone and SMS. One can fly to a faraway land, and on arrival immediately send an sms to a loved one announcing one’s arrival. Networks are in place to make this possible

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-48

Denomination: Charismatic

Asking Jesus To "Prove It."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message about demanding signs from God.

Asking Jesus to “Prove It.” Matthew 12:38-42 July 9, 2006 Introduction How many here are fans of westerns? You like reading them and watching them on TV or movies? It’s okay to admit it! One of the more exciting things in these westerns are the gunfights that happen when someone makes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Second message on Matthew 12:38-42, this one dealing with the words of Jesus regarding the sign of Jonah and how the people responded to his words.

The Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42, 16:1-4 July 16, 2006 Introduction There’s a really good chance that you’re going to beat the Baptists to Steak-N-Buffet today, because this message is going to be a bit shorter than normal. I know you’re just heart-broken over that, but I’m sure you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Right Kind Of Full House

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 5, John, The Beloved Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 30, 2006

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In d

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In doing so, they ignored the other parts, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8