Sermons on Matthews Party:

How Do You Resolve Sin In The Church; Jesus Knows.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice.

Summary: Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Cancel The Debt Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 29, 2018

Forgiveness, Freedom, Compassion

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Cancel the Debt June 26, 2022 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: Two Christians went before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. The judge patiently listened to the evidence from both men, and then he called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Beautiful For Jesus

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017

This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.

THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Sheep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017

What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Life Choice Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

Our prayer should be that we live the life that God intends for us and that is best served by making god smart Godly choices in our life.

Life’s choices Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon was gleamed out of materials of Rick Warren and the starting of a Celebrate Recovery group at our church. Introduction- I want to begin this morning by saying that we serve a great big God. Those of you who know Christ as Savior also serve a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Go Thy Way-The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 21, 2020

Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after the rich young ruler had come running to Jesus but had walked away. Look for the "go thy way" in the text--it may surprise you!

Introduction: Just after the rich young ruler came running to Jesus, and walked away, Jesus gave this parable about workers in a vineyard. This was one of the last parables Jesus ever told. The immediate context stems from the disciples’ reaction to what Jesus said to the rich young ruler. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch a football game today? How many of you are mourning the defeat of the Packers??? Anybody care about the fate of the Titans? Have you since switched your allegiance to the Rams or the Bengals? Now, who’s not going to watch anything? Who doesn’t much care one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas: God Will Turn Things Around For Good

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2024

Christmas is a time of pressures: decorating, shopping, dinners, loneliness, money pressures, missing our loved ones. Joseph & Mary also had a difficult first Christmas. But we serve a God who will TURN THINGS AROUND FOR THE GOOD!

CHRISTMAS: God Will Turn Things Around for Good Mt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Christmas, instead of being a time of joy, can be a time of great stress. Often there are unrealistic expectations and disagreements. One Poem says... A. “TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” by Tony Cooke and David Beebe 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Art The Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 17, 2019

My wife Marge recorded on one album the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 ... thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter asked who do people say He is? answered "Thou art the Christ the Son of the Living God"!

THOU ART THE CHRIST! My wife Marge recorded on one her earlier albums the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter when Jesus asked who do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Romans 10:9-13, John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Trust Not In The Words "the Temple Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2019

In Jeremiah’s words, there is murder, theft, fornication, perjury and the out-and-out worship of money. But we cannot forget the legal murder sanctioned by the Supreme Court.

Jeremiah 7: 1-15 “The Temple of the Lord. . .” We are encouraged by the Church to listen to the word of the Lord, as much as possible, with ears sensitive to their original meaning. In other words, we listen as the people of Judah, the Jews, would have heard them in the days of Jeremiah. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-15, Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Catholic

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 9 – Chapter 33:15 – The Remarkable Study Of "The Branch” In Scripture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 22, 2025

In the bible there is woven a remarkable theme glorifying the Lord Jesus THE BRANCH, and this thread is in the Old and New Testaments. It is a remarkable study and is set out here as clearly as I can make it. I hope it confirms to you the inspiration of the bible. Only God could do that.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 9 – Chapter 33:15 – THE REMARKABLE STUDY OF “THE BRANCH” IN SCRIPTURE THE STUDY OF “THE BRANCH” IN SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 33 verse 15. Let us look at a lovely scriptural study of “THE BRANCH”. As we delve into this we shall see the great harmony that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:15, Jeremiah 23:5, Isaiah 4:2, Zechariah 3:6-8, Zechariah 6:12, Philippians 2:7-8, Jeremiah 23:5-6, John 1:1-11, Ezekiel 1:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day The Light Came Back Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2012

This is both the Good Friday and Easter Sunday Message. Friday was: The Day the Light Went Out and Sunday was: The Day the Light Returned

Good Friday The night before the Israelites fled from Egypt the Angel of Death visited leaving the first born of the entire nation dead. It was the darkest day in the history of Egypt. Friday, October 13, 1307 the soldiers of King Philip of France arrested and executed the leaders of the Knights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Can A Christian Divorce?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2010

Christians are taught of the necessity of honouring marriage. However, much of contemporary practise among churches reflects more of the world than of the will of Christ.

MATTHEW 19:3-12 CAN A CHRISTIAN DIVORCE? “Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Baptist