Sermons on Matthew The Tax Collector:

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gifted (Part Ten) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 30, 2018

First we looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then the manifestation gifts in 1 Cor. 12:7-11. Now we'll go to Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers."

GIFTED (part ten) We've looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then we went to 1st Cor. 12:7-11 and looked at the manifestation gifts. Now we see another set of gifts in Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sins Forgiven, Health Restored

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 16, 2024

This message looks at how Jesus healed a paralytic, and discusses the connection between sin and illness, and forgiveness and healing. God desires for your whole spirit, soul, and body to be healed (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

I would like to begin our message this morning with a true story about a woman’s healing. A pastor named John Wimber says, “A woman in her late forties asked me to pray for her healing. She suffered from chronic stomach disorders and arthritis . . . I asked her if she was feeling hostility, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Weather The Storm Series

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus is making His final appeal. Many of those who were listening to Him believed, but many didn't. When adversity comes our way, is your foundation built on the solid rock or sand?

The Sermon on the Mount 25 Weather the Storm Mat 7:24-27 Guess what folks? We’re at the end of the Sermon on the Mount! Jesus originally preached this message to willing and anxious ears. They sat quietly through His sermon which even though it may have taken Him only an hour or two, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

How To Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:44-48 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Jesus made a comment that shook the world and has captivated the attention of mankind for 2000 years. “Love your enemies.” If they are enemies, how can I love them? And if I love them, how can they be enemies?

Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Little Big Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 10 verses 1 through 10

Luke 19: 1 – 10 Little Big Man Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Make A Long Story Short

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2019

Zacchaeus was short in stature. People recognized him by his size. Maybe you know some people who are identified by some physical characteristic. You make judgments about people based upon their looks

TITLE: TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 On one particular day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting narratives of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2007

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus shows us thanks in all things

Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2007 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand I have to admit that I have preached from this story before at Thanksgiving, and I’ve mentioned this story in the last 2 out of three sermons! But the reason I return to it is that I can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: *other

Tabernacle & The Feast Of Pentecost

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013

We often teach that the church was born on the Feast of Pentecost, but every birth requires a conception moment.

A The dates I chose for Tabernacle because of the Feast of Pentecost. 1 We often teach that the church was born on the Feast of Pentecost, but every birth requires a conception moment. a In the creation account, God created Adam out of the dust of the earth, and when God breathed into Adams ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul's Conversion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023

Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

My God In Whom I Trust Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2020

We cannot trust a person until we know him or her. It is the same with God. How well do you know God? This study will throw more light on knowing and trusting God through all the situations of our life.

The Psalmist says in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."” (GW) For those of us who were born and brought up in Christian homes, Psalm 91 is a familiar one, which many of us may have read or even memorized as a child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Part 13 - Matthew 8:23-34 - Does Jesus Sleep During Your Storms Too? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 5, 2010

Jesus knew what He was doing! He always does. He had just finished giving peace to his discipes troubled by an angry demonic storm. And He would not be thwarted in giving peace to some troubled men who were in the grip of demonic influence.

Part 13 - Matthew 8:23-34 - DOES JESUS SLEEP IN YOUR STORMS TOO? "I got into the boat with the other disciples and we started across the lake. Some Pharisees seemed annoyed and the crowd was disappointed that we were going, but I saw Jonas, a man who had been healed of leprosy placating the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational