Sermons on Mattityahu 6:18:

Motive Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2021

Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus.

Motive has a lot to do with the spirit of the law? Let’s look at motive in three areas highlighted by Jesus. 1. Motive in Giving to the Poor Christians are to help the poor, but with what motive? This is a complementary passage to Jesus’ instructions to let our light (of good works) shine. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021

Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

[I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Jeremiah 14:10-11, Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Ash Wednesday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021

Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant?

Prelude Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant? Purpose Let’s look at several reasons for a Christian to fast and pray. Plan We’ll look at the topic of fasting in Joel 2, Psalm 51, 2 Corinthians 5-6 and Matthew 6. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Ash Wednesday Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2021

If we were to summarize the advice the advice Jesus that gives to us in these verses, then we would have to conclude that Jesus wants us to remember that prayer is a matter of the heart. This sermon is about the need to rend our hearts.

AN ASH WEDNESDAY HEART Text: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Matthew 6:1-6, 16 - 21  "Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.  (2)  "So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon Series over building our lives under the lordship of Christ.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Hands…who is glad 2019 is over and never coming back? Who had an amazing 2014 • WHAT KIND OF YEAR WAS THIS LAST YEAR FOR YOU SPIRITUALLY? _____ Spiritually Apathetic _____ Spiritually Inconsistent _____ Spiritually Consumed God has to be first…if He is first in every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Leviticus 27:30, Hebrews 10:25, Acts 20:7, Mark 1:35, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16-17, Joel 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Side Effects Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

side effect of being born again

1. Being born again will cause a variety of good works in your life - vs. 1-4 2. Being born again will cause an urge to pray - vs. 5-13 3. Being born again will make it difficult to withhold forgiveness - vs. 14-15 4. Being born again may occasionally interrupt your appetite - vs. 16-18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer As A Sustaining Pillar For A Church

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

To present prayer as a necessary pillar for church, individual and society sustenance

Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:1 that “... men always ought to pray…” Further, it is recorded in Matthew 21:13, “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” The Methodist songwriter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent Upside Down Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2019

Instead of giving something up for Lent let's try adding something instead!

Lent Upside Down Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Exodus 23:19, 1 John 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Mark 12:30, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, Matthew 6:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Among The Ashes Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2019

Hope is a powerful blessing

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Fast Do Not Advertise

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 17, 2019

Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult.

When you Fast – Do not Advertise Introduction: Generally speaking, Fasting is about going without food in order to spend time in prayer with God and meditate on God’s Word – this is noble but difficult. (But Fasting is not hunger strike). In the passage that was read to us… we find that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

God's Face In A Dark Place Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019

The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

"God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Isaiah 58:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Fasting is a non-required discipline.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Williams on May 18, 2019

The word shared is to encourage Fasting and Prayers in the presence of our God the Father and His son Jesus Christ.

Fasting increases your faith in God and His son our saviour Jesus Christ. Fasting and prayer lifts you up against a challenging situation where your prayers are answered by our Father in heaven our God Almighty. Fasting must be kept without disclosing it to the people around us to receive honour ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 18:1-12, Luke 5:35  (view more)  (view less)