Sermons on San Mateo 23:23:

The Glorious Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus came to speak—listen to Him. Jesus came to suffer—trust Him. Jesus came to save—tell the world. And Jesus came to rule--bow before Him for that’s what true success is all about.

Several years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 23:15-33, John 6:66-68, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 3:13-18, 1 Peter 2:23, Acts 3:19-21, Romans 11:15, Acts 13:46-47, Philippians 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving To God: A Revival Is Waiting  

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2024

We often pray and desire for revival to happen. But are we going about it in the right way? Do we know what is holding it back? Is there something practical that God says we’re not doing? There is something that God specifically points to saying, “Return to Me, and I will return to you.”

Giving to God: A Revival is Waiting   Malachi 3:6-12 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7QXpLPck7A Now, some of you are thinking, “That’s an ambitious title,” and some, well in fact, most would say that it’s definitely a stretch. However, the question that’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 23:23, Proverbs 3:9-10, Joel 2:13-14, Haggai 1:5-6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon # 40 - Mercy Instead Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 10, 2025

Jonah freely accepted God’s mercy but wanted God’s judgement to be given the people of Nineveh. God’s word reminds us that it is not our prerogative to judge others, but rather to be merciful to them, just as God is merciful to us.

We read in Jonah 4:4, “Then the LORD said, "Do you think it is right for you to be angry?" (ERV) The God who created heaven and the earth asked Jonah the prophet, if he thought it was right to be angry with Him, very much like a parent would enquire of their child, who is upset with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 103:1-2, Luke 7:36, Matthew 23:13-36, Luke 7:37-38, Luke 7:40-46, Luke 7:1-3, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Religion Of Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025

He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

In John 14:15, God commands us to keep His commandments if we love Him.

This statement given by our Lord to his disciples, reads as a command. In other versions, it is translated as a statement of fact. For example: 1. New American standard Bible: “if you love me, you will keep my commandments.” 2. New international version: “if you love me, you will do what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:23, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth?

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 3, 2023

Christians' views on important topics have changed over the years. This sermon will three seismic changes and suggest a reason why we changed our views.

Power Point Slides and Sermon Notes for the Congregation are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth? Christians understanding of the Bible has changed over the centuries. For instance, for 1900 years most Christians believed women were inferior to men. They used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Adventist

Bad Religion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

An exposition on Matthew 23:1-25. Christianity is not about making converts to dogma but making converts to love.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a journey that will take us through the winding roads of faith, the valleys of doubt, and the mountains of revelation. We are here to embark on a pilgrimage through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Topics: Toxic Religion