Sermons on Matthew Old Friends:

One Shot

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2013

Sermon I used for our Friend Day that focuses on the urgency to become a Christian.

Introduction: A. Sometimes in life you only get one shot... 1. Like the well-known statement, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” 2. Sometimes you only get one shot when a grizzly bear is running right at you. 3. Sometimes you only get one shot to hit the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pure Conscience! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 3, 2013

Friend, we live in a wicked world where all norms are thrown to the wind!

Pure conscience! Romans 13:5” Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.” After the Maoist naxals deadly, gory attack on the convoy of congress leaders that killed many of them, the Chhatisgarh government was whipped by the top congress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hardness Of Heart Or True Friendship

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2025

Tested friends are the most valuable ones, sturdy shelters against future adversity.

Friday of the Seventh Week in Course 2025 Jeshua ben Sira was an Alexandrian Jew who spoke both Hebrew and Greek. About two hundred years before Jesus Christ his family gave us a compilation of his writings, which we call the Book of Sirach. It was used so often in the early Church that it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:20, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus' Bible Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2006

Old becomes new as Jesus explains how He is the fulfillment of the law and prophets...The CULMINATION of the law, APPRECIATION for the law, and INTERPRETATION of the law. [5 mistakes the Pharisees made]. Link included to free PowerPoint.

Jesus’ Bible Matthew 5:17 Think about it: All anyone had was their Old Testament, tho’ they didn’t call it that! God’s Word is under attack today, and we are called to defend it…all of it! And that’s just what Jesus did in our text. We continue looking at the greatest sermon ever preached, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance And Meaning Of The Transfiguration And Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

The transfiguration of Jesus both connects Jesus with Moses, and, at the same time, marks the end of the Old Covenant. Paul's commentary on the transfiguration helps us understand our call, as Christians, to transformational ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Today is the Sunday of the church year that is referred to as "Transfiguration Sunday". Like Christmas, Easter, and other special days, this particular Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Challenge To Extend Mercy Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 13, 2020

Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.

Introduction: Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. His mercies are talked about in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Snake Handler Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

First in a Christmas series that focuses on Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus

Baby books. I still remember mine. Being the 6th kid, there just weren’t as many photos of me as a baby. I still remember how it fascinated me to see pictures of a little baby and to think that he became me. That’s something we’d like to have some fun with these next weeks – your baby ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Cross And Our Cross

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Mar 22, 2011

The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an “Old Rugged Cross”, as the song says,

He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:38-39) What happened at the college called Virginia Tech in the eastern United States, was simply terrible. It appears that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-39

Denomination: Bible Church

God Builds A Nation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

If you are a senior citizen the one thing I do know is that God is not finished with you yet and he has something important and significant that he wants to accomplish in and with your life before he calls you home. T

God Builds a Nation Genesis 11-24 & Genesis 17 Today our message is for anyone over the age of sixty five. This does not mean that if you’re under that age that you can leave or ignore the message - quite the contrary. In fact if you are over sixty five years of age this message will be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That's How Big God Is!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 8, 2013

All we have to do is believe, how could something so easy be so hard for so many?

2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. It's always a nice feeling, when you get something new isn't it? Have you heard all the commercials on the radio and TV, as far as the new cars getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say No To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 10, 2014

When we daily put on Christ and wear Him openly, then it promotes true unity and fellowship within the church

Introduction: • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that was attacking the church, but encouraged the saints to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Final Word: Jesus, The Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2024

God speaks to humanity through Jesus, His Son, who reveals His nature and plan for salvation.

God’s Final Word: Jesus, the Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2 Theme: God speaks to humanity through Jesus, His Son, who reveals His nature and plan for salvation. “Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16, Exodus 3:4, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Colossians 1:15, John 14:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 2:1, John 3:16, Romans 10:14, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: A New Creation In Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:17 encapsulates the transformative power of being in Christ. As we explore this scripture, we will uncover the meaning of becoming a new creation, the implications for our daily lives, and how this transformation reflects God’s glory.

Transformed by Truth: A New Creation in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT): "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 6:4, Colossians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Of Loves Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025

Continuing Matthew on Mother's Day, text about the Great Commandment

Background to passage: to lay the context again, this is Jesus’s last week of his life. He has come into Jerusalem on a donkey to much fanfare and celebration that would be due the messiah. He has also cleansed the temple in rather dramatic fashion. He has be questioned about his authority, about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:33-40

Denomination: Baptist