Sermons on Matthew The Tax Collector:

Pray Submissively Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 14, 2024

Focusing on the phrase, "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" from Matthew 6:13 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 12 of the same title)

HoHum: Do we know someone who flips out if we sit on their perfectly made bed? Do we know someone who loses it because one of his pens is missing from the pen jar on his desk? Do we know someone who is so organized she would heckle Martha Stewart for being sloppy? Do we know someone who knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Luke 11:4, Numbers 21:4-9, Matthew 4:1, Luke 22:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle In The Desert (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 28, 2021

There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. A recent example was Operation Desert Storm. There was another desert battle took place long before-the one between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4.

THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part one) Matthew 4:1-7 There have been some famous battles fought in desert regions. One was the Western Desert campaign (Desert War) of WWII that took place in the deserts of Egypt and Libya in June, 1940. A more recent example was Operation Desert Storm that took place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:1-3, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 91:11-12, 2 Peter 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of The Mustard Seed And Leaven Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 26, 2017

The mustard seed was often planted by farmers in Palestine. Matthew and Mark point to the seed’s small size and contrast this with the size of the full-grown tree (a mustard seed can produce a tree 30 feet tall).

Probably Perea Lesson: Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven Luke 13:18-21 When ever Jesus wanted to explain what something was like, to people who didn’t know anything about it, He used parables in which He would compare it to something they did know about. So Christ undertakes here to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end.

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore God's surprising mercy, the power of repentance, and the importance of living out our faith, as illustrated in the scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13.

Good morning, church family! Today, we dive into a powerful message of God's Surprising Mercy, The Power of Repentance, and Living Out Our Faith. We will be exploring the sacred scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13. As we ponder these scriptures one quote comes to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Topics: Parable, Two Sons

True Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the lessons in Matthew 15:10-28 about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the blessings that come from clinging to God alone, while challenging us to examine our understanding and perception of God.

Good morning, Church! It's always a blessing to gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We're going to dive deep today into Matthew 15:10-28, and I promise you, it's going to be a journey filled with lessons about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Topics: Obeying God

Anchor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called "Anchor", emphasizing the idea that Jesus is our anchor and hope, providing steadfastness and security in all life's trials, based on Hebrews 6:19 and Matthew 14:25-31.

Welcome to church! It’s a great day to be here, since we’re starting a new 4-week series called Anchor. As we begin our series, you should know it’s built around a single Bible verse; Hebrews 6:19 which says; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” An anchor is an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Hope, Steadfast Faith, Salvation

Sermon Series: Anchor

Be A Light In Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 15, 2004

Jesus called us lights in darkness. What does it mean and what do we need to do?

Mat 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Mat 5:15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Two Or Three Are Gathered Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017

Working towards reconciliation is always my responsibility.

Where Two or Three are Gathered Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2017 I learned a new word this week from Wikipedia, the source you can trust – contextomy. Contextomy (also known as quote mining) is a type of false attribution in which a passage is removed from its surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reach For God's Perfect Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2021

God calls us to the highest standards. 1. Always be believable (vs. 33-37). 2. Go beyond what is expected of us (vs. 38-42). 3. Make sure you belong to the Father's family (vs. 43-48).

Reach for God's Perfect Righteousness The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:33-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 23, 2013 (Revised January 22, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:33. Tonight, we will continue to study the Lord's Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Bullies Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009

1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

Fear Is Foreign To The One Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Though there are plenty of things in the world that worry us, Jesus shows us how to overcome fear: by trusting him!

Pentecost 5 Matthew 10:24-33 You know that your company is downsizing, and your boss asks to see you in his office. This is the first year that you fill out your income taxes by yourself, and the I.R.S. informs you that you are going to be audited. You go into a routine check-up at the clinic, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Are We Searching For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017

A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

“What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

What happens when Jesus inspects your life? He cursed the fig tree because it didn’t bear fruit - why? And how do we bear fruit for our Savior?

I have three fruit trees in my backyard. I would not call it an orchard – just three trees – a plum, a pear, and an apple. It’s not an orchard, nor am I an orchardist – or whatever you are when you have an orchard. I think my trees know it too – they get together every winter and say "how are we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel