Sermons on Matthew 17-21:

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022

Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighbor: A Broader Perspective (Exodus 21:28-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

Loving your neighbor includes: (1) watching over your goring ox (and mean dogs), (2) taking warnings about dangerous things seriously, (3) putting a fence around your pool. Take safety seriously.

Quite a few of us, if we were asked to name the ten words/commandments, wouldn't be able to come up with all ten. But for sure one of the ones we would name, is "Don't murder." At first glance, this command is straightforward. God doesn't want his people to kill someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:28-36, Mark 12:30-31, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:27, Galatians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Chronos 1 Corinthians 7 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Mutual love, respect, and submission are the cornerstone of a Christian marriage with these three principles, both husband and wife will grow in Christlikeness

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:11-12, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 6:18, 1 Corinthians 7:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge + Experience + Time Produces Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 22, 2022

This message is a reminder that to grow spiritually into living a life that imitates Jesus requires three things: Knowledge, Experience and Time. Working together, they will produce Spiritual Maturity in a Christian’s life.

Good evening everyone. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I want to set the stage by sharing with you something my father used to tell me and my siblings when we did things that didn’t make a lot of sense to him. He would slowing shake his head from left to right and say, “the older you get is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 3:1-8, Matthew 17:18-21, Luke 10:42, Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35-36, Acts 6:1-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:51-56, Acts 4:7-12, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnify The Cross Of Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2022

Magnify the cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Because it was God's perfect plan. 2. Because it confirms God's prophecies. 3. Because it is the greatest proof of God's love. 4. Because it is the source of our greatest peace.

Magnify the Cross of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Provider! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2022

How does Jesus provide for us? 1. He gets involved in our lives (vs. 24-25). 2. He instructs us (vs. 25-26). 3. He inspires us (vs. 26-27). 4. He increases our supply (vs. 27).

God Is Our Provider! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Originally Prepared September 23, 2022) (New version November 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17:24, and we will take a good look at one of Jesus' countless miracles. Today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2022

Submission is an ugly word in our culture, but it is an important key to spiritual maturity and to experiencing real Christian community. In this sermon we will explore what submission is and isn't, and will learn why it is so important to learn how to submit to one another.

A. I like the story of a battleship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022

How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reel Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

Return To Sender Pt. 2 - Reel Talk I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Loves Us Too Much To Leave Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 7, 2022

God wants a holy people, worshiping rightly and living rightly. He loves us too much to leave us in sin.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Advent Recently it was time for me to prune a couple of grapevines growing in our garden. We don’t actually harvest the fruit; they provide attractive foliage on our two arbors and give the birds something to eat. The psalmist speaks of God’s people, Israel, as His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-13, 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2022

1. We should cry out to the Lord. 2. We should come to the Lord. 3. We should count on the Lord. 4. We should continue with the Lord.

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 9, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:29. Here Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins, and He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Becomes Possible

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

God's possible is not earned. God's possible is not bought. God's possible is a Gift.

THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOMES POSSIBLE (Outline) October 23, 2022 – Pentecost 20 – MATTHEW 19:16-26 INTRO: That’s impossible!! How often have we thought or said those very words? That’s impossible. Scripture has examples of the impossible becoming possible. The Israelites left Egypt. They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The King Of Kings Has Come To Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2022

What does the Lord's coming on Palm Sunday tell us about His coming to us? 1. He comes with the greatest humility (vs. 1-3). 2. He comes as the Prince of Peace (vs. 4-5). 3. He comes deserving our faithful service (vs. 6-7). 4. He comes worthy of our heartfelt worship (vs. 8-9).

The King of Kings Has Come to Us! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 15, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the day that we call Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Be Reconciled Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 15, 2022

What makes reconciling with someone difficult when you are offended or when you have offended others? Would it help for you to have the right motivation and approaches to restore a relationship? Prepare for a challenge that can be met with God’s grace and a reminder of His forgiveness!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Go and Be Reconciled Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26; 18:15-17 Do you ever wonder why the church needs to learn and practice peacemaking? The unchurched goes through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: *other