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If Only We Had Known
Deborah Fortel | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on Matthew 25:31-46, Deborah Fortel emphasizes Jesus' identification with "the least of these." They are the face of Christ and judgment is based on our treatment of them.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Eschatology, Judgment, Service

Not Donkeys & Elephants
Dock Hollingsworth | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Dock Hollingsworth's sermon on Matthew 25:31-46 reflects on the image of a ranch hand who separates sheep from goats. Jesus, our "broken-hearted ranch hand," does this work by asking: How did you respond to "human need"?
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Service, Parable Of The Sheep And Goats

To the Least of These
Stanley Saunders | Working Preacher
The story of The Sheep and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 describes the essential values and practices—especially compassion—that define those who participate in the coming empire of heaven.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Parables, Compassion, Power, Righteousness

Advent Watchfulness
Alaina Kleinbeck | Faith and Leadership
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Alaina Kleinbeck calls for Advent watchfulness that recognizes Christ in the marginalized. Through daily acts of compassion and justice, we can participate in the kingdom of God. (Based on Matthew 25:31-46.)
Matthew 25:31-46
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Advent, Kingdom Of God, Compassion, Marginalization

It's Sheep & Goats 
Dock Hollingsworth | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
This sermon on Matthew 25:31-46 emphasizes the Christian duty to respond to human needs with compassion and love, rather than focusing on divisive matters and judgments about who are 'sheep' and who are 'goats'.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Eschatology, Judgment, Love For Others

Hidden Intervention
The Living Church
Sermon Preparation
Reflections on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ps. 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46 and what God says and does in the face of widespread injustice, the abuse of the weak by the strong.
Psalms 95:1-7; 100; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
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Compassion, Weakness, Injustice, God's Power

In Christ's Glory: Children's Lessons
Discipleship Ministries
Children's Sermon or Lesson
This children's lesson for Matthew 25:31-46 discusses how we love Jesus by caring for others. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, liturgical resources, hymn suggestions, youth lessons, and graphics.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Goats, Love For God, Love For Others

In Christ's Glory: Youth Lessons
Discipleship Ministries
Discussion Questions
This youth lesson for Matthew 25:31-46 highlights how the needy are important to God and should be to us as well. Provides clickable links to resources, including planning and preaching notes, liturgical resources, and hymn suggestions.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Goats, Marginalization, Sheep

Keep Your Eyes Open, Beloved
Susannah DeBenedetto | Liturgylink
Benediction or Blessing
Susannah DeBenedetto offers a charge and benediction for Christ the King Sunday based on Matthew 25:31-46. It encourages us to "keep our eyes open" for those in need, remembering that we are God's beloved.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, God's Love, Love For Others, Stranger

What You Give is What You Get
Federico Botana | Visual Commentary on Scripture
Artwork, Article about Artwork, Sermon Preparation
A visual commentary on Matthew 25:31–45 using the 14th century fresco, "The Allegory of Mercy."
Matthew 25:31-45
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Mercy, Salvation, Compassion, Good Works

An Incognito Lord
Peter W Marty | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this devotional on Matthew 25:31-46, Peter Marty observes that the basis for judgment is whether we care for—or neglect to care for—those in need, in whom Jesus is "incognito."
Matthew 25:31-46
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Judgment, God's Presence, Compassion, Marginalization

A Realm of Radical Inclusion
John van de Laar | Sacredise
Sermon Preparation
Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24: Psalms 95 and 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; and Matthew 25:31-46. These texts invite us to see Christ’s reign as the gift of God’s grace.
Psalms 95:1-7; 100; Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Shepherd, Reign Of God, Christ The King Sunday

Search Results for "Matthew 25:31-46" on Hymnary.org

We Give You But Your OwnPD
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service©
There's a Spirit in the AirPD
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In Christ's Glory: Offertory Prayers
Discipleship Ministries
Offering Liturgy or Prayer
This offertory prayer for Matthew 25:31-46 seeks God's help in bringing his love to a hurting world. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, liturgical resources, hymn suggestions, youth lessons, and graphics.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, God's Love

Where Were You?
The Work of the People
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Where were you when Jesus needed help? This film based on Matthew 25:31-46 helps us to reflect our daily lives as Christians.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Generosity, Daily Living, Christianity

Watch and Have Compassion
Ministry Matters
Sermon Preparation
Basic Bible Commentary on the parable of "Lord, when did we see you...?" (Matthew 25:31-46), which is the climax of Jesus' teaching ministry in Matthew, teaching compassion as part of the larger "Watch" message of __Matthew...
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, Judgment, Watch, Brother

You Only Live Forever
Neal Bowes | Ministry Matters
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Neal Bowes contrasts the popular social-media tag #YOLO with biblical teachings about our being created for eternal life, and the importance of living wisely in our earthly life (Matthew 5:16, 25:14-46; and Luke 4:1-13, 10:30-37).
Matthew 5:16, 25:14-46; Luke 4:1-13, 10:30-37
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Decision, Eternal Life, Compassion, Temptation

Our Fate as God's People
David Schnasa Jacobsen | Working Preacher
Matthew’s vision in Matthew 25:31-46 challenges our assumptions about those outside the church. Outsiders are to be seen in light of the demanding, unconditional love of God, which extends, yes, even to enemies.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Judgment, Ethics, Community, Vision

Christians Caring for Refugees
Jason Byassee | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Illustration
Jason Byassee writes about Christian workers in northern Uganda who are both heavenly-minded and very committed to doing good works to help others. (Cf., Matthew 25:31-46; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 John 3:16-18)
Matthew 25:31-46; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 4:10-11
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Compassion, Eschatology, Good Works, Love For Others

Ex-Prisoner Writes to Inmates Across the Globe
Craig Gross | Preaching Today Requires paid account
Sermon Illustration
No one is beyond redemption. This illustration tells why Clive Jacobsen was motivated to corresponds with over 500 prisoners around the world.
Isaiah 61:1-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Colossians 4:18
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Ministry, Compassion, Mercy, Imprisonment

Judging Sheep and Goats
Alyce M McKenzie | Patheos - Progressive
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Alyce McKenzie reflects on the parable of the sheep and goats in Matthew 25:1-46, with Jesus declaring blessing on those who act with compassion, and curses for those who use their own standards to judge others.
Matthew 25:31-46
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Compassion, God's Presence, Judgment, Parable Of The Sheep And Goats
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