Search Results on Matthew 21:23‑32

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I'm with him
Chelsey Harmon | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Chelsey Harmon's sermon starter discusses the Pharisees' questioning of Jesus' authority (Matthew 21:23-27) and Jesus' parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32). Sermon illustration idea included.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Jesus Christ's Authority, John The Baptist, Obedience, Parables

A Question about Jesus’s Authority
Gerhard Bode | Concordia Theology
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Gerhard Bode's sermon starter on Matthew 21:23-32 observes that Jesus set a trap for the chief priests and elders (with a parable) after they tried to trap him with the question about his authority.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Parables, Obedience

Calling It What It Is
Cameron B R Howard | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this commentary on Matthew 21:23-32, Cameron Howard reflects on how the refusal to take a stand and resort to equivocation is a way to "mask our fears."
Matthew 21:23-32
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Courage, Discernment, Fear, Truth

Vineyard Work
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Scott Hoezee provides commentary on Matthew 21:23-32, the Parable of the Two Sons, and reflects on how, for God, the "vineyard" where the sons work is a place of grace. Sermon illustration idea included.
Matthew 21:23-32
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God's Will, Grace, Parables, Vineyards

Jesus Does What He Says
Nathanael Vissia | R Four
Children's Sermon or Lesson, Closing Prayer
Nathanael Vissia's children’s sermon for Matthew 20:1-16 teaches how Jesus used his words and his actions to teach about God.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Deed, Hypocrisy, Parables, Pharisees

The Eternal Now
David Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
David Lose's sermon starter says Jesus' parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:23-32) offers hope that those who have refused to listen to God may yet change their minds.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Change, Grace, Hope, Listening To God

A Question of Authority
Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
This is a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of Matthew 21:23-32, where the chief priests question Jesus about his authority.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Taxes, Jesus Christ's Authority, Chief Priest

True Obedience
Kristin Schmidt | MinistryToChildren
Children's Sermon or Lesson
Kristin Schmidt's video children's message (with transcript) on Jesus' parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:23-32) says that we should live out our love for God and people, not just talk about it. (Length: 8:11)
Matthew 21:23-32
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Obedience, Parables, Jesus Christ's Authority, Good Works

The Eternal Now
David J Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, David Lose writes that in this parable is a surprising possibility of hope that someone who has refused to listen to God may yet change his/her mind to respond to the Gospel.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Hope, God's Will, Parables, Grace

Trick Questions
Steven Molin | Sermon Writer
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on the Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:23-32), Steven Molin observes that neither son does the will of God, and yet both are called children of God.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Parables, Pharisees, Adoption, God's Will

All!
David Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
David Lose offers insight on Matthew 21:23-32, particularly pointing out that this parable of the two sons is about reversal, rather than expulsion. God's kingdom has room for all.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Inclusion, Jesus Christ's Authority, Kingdom Of God, Parables

To Live According to Your Truth
Carolyn C Brown | Worshiping With Children
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase and 4 more types
Carolyn Brown offers children's worship resources on the themes of: God's care through Moses (Exodus 17:1-7; Psalms 78:1-4, 12-16), assurance of pardon (Psalm 25:1-9), Jesus' sacrifice (Philippians 2:1-13), God's will (Matthew 21:23-32), as well as repentance.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalms 25:1-9 (+ more); Matthew 21:23-32
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Repentance, God's Will, Parables, God's Provision

Search Results for "Matthew 21:23-32" on Hymnary.org

To the Work! To the Work!PD
Go, Labor On: Spend, and Be SpentPD
The Master's CallPD
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Who Has Entered the Kingdom of God?
Jane Hulme | All Age Worship
Children's Sermon or Lesson
Jane Hulme's children's sermon for Matthew 21:23-32 challenges people with the truth that the person who has entered the kingdom of God shows it by their actions.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Good Works, Kingdom Of God, Obedience, Repentance

Is the LORD among Us or not?
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner explore Jesus' authority (Matthew 21:23-32), personal accountability (Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32), God's provision (Exodus 17:1-7), God's steadfast love (Psalm 25:1-9), and the Christ hymn (Philippians 2:1-13). (Length:...
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
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God's Presence, God's Provision, Jesus Christ's Authority, Parables

Groundwork
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Matthew 21:23-32 is the inspiration for this painting and commentary. "What season is your soul in? Fallow or fruitful or somewhere in between?"
Matthew 21:23-32
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Ministry, Goodness, Creativity, Vineyards

Conflict as Prelude
Emlyn A Ott | The Christian Century
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 21:1-46, Emlyn Ott writes that conflict is a way of making connections with others. While conflict connects and distances at the same time, the key to conflict is seeing it through.
Matthew 21
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Leadership, Ministry, Congregation, Conflict

Questions of Authority
Emerson B Powery | Working Preacher
"What actually happened at the temple when Jesus entered Jerusalem? Was this the turning point in Jesus’ overall mission?" A commentary on Matthew 21:23-32.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Leadership, Providence, Jerusalem, Matthew (person)

Sending Out
Re-Worship
Benediction or Blessing
This is a commission and benediction based on the Parable of the Two Sons in Matthew 21:23-32, which calls us to realize our own sin and seek to do what's right.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Cowardice, Kingdom Of God, Righteousness, Self-examination

Authority Issues
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8, and Philippians 2:1-13, Karoline M. Lewis discusses the definition and basis of authority and the importance of being of the same mind as Christ.
Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8
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Community, Humility, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ's Authority

Words and Deeds
William H Willimon | Duke University Chapel
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Preaching from Matthew 21:23-32, William Willimon argues that the Word of God does not only come to us in words, but in the life and ministry of Jesus. Likewise, discipleship consists of both words and deeds.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Daily Living, Discipleship, Prejudice, Word Of God (god Speaking)
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