Sermons on Matthew 19

30 sermons preach from Matthew 1928 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.

Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14 · as preached in “Sunday Worship Service” at Deeper Life Bible Church Washington DC

Matthew 19:3-9

2 sermons

Reads Matthew 19:3-9 about the Pharisees asking about divorce and Jesus replying 'he who created them from the beginning made them male and female' and limiting divorce except for immorality.

Til Death Do Us Part?

Pastor Charlie Dates preaches on Jesus' teaching about divorce and marriage from the Sermon on the Mount, arguing that God's intent is one-man/one-woman lifelong covenant while acknowledging limited, compassionate permissions for divorce (such as abuse or sexual immorality). He emphasizes grace, forgiveness, the church's role in helping marriages, healthy singleness, and calls listeners to faith and community support.

They came to Jesus with it and asked, 'what about divorce?' and Jesus took a stand on it.

Relationship Sunday with Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey | City Church Chicago

A Relationship Sunday Q&A with Pastors Kent and Alli Munsey focusing on building healthy, God-centered relationships—marriage, parenting, singleness, friendships, conflict resolution—and practical habits like prayer, humility, boundaries, and intentional cultivation (seed-time and harvest).

Matthew 19:3

1 sermon

Now, is it lawful for man to do that?

Til Death Do Us Part?

Pastor Charlie Dates preaches on Jesus' teaching about divorce and marriage from the Sermon on the Mount, arguing that God's intent is one-man/one-woman lifelong covenant while acknowledging limited, compassionate permissions for divorce (such as abuse or sexual immorality). He emphasizes grace, forgiveness, the church's role in helping marriages, healthy singleness, and calls listeners to faith and community support.

Matthew 19:4-6

2 sermons

Mention of Matthew 19 where Jesus is asked about marriage and cites 'he created them male and female' and 'what God has joined together'.

The Bible NEVER Mentions Homosexuality!?... Is that True? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A podcast episode addressing anger (its biblical distinctions) and how Christians should biblically respond to LGBTQ claims during Pride Month—combining scriptural defense of sexual ethics, pastoral guidance for evangelism and parenting, and practical differences between righteous and sinful anger.

"He who made them from the beginning made them male and female... For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife; the two will become one."

Megachurch Pastor Responds to James Talarico’s *DANGEROUS* Bible Claims | Live Free w Josh Howerton

Pastor Josh Howerton responds to Texas Rep. James Talarico’s public theological and political claims, arguing Talarico misrepresents Scripture on abortion, sexuality, marriage, and gender. Howerton distinguishes between genuine seekers and ideological infiltrators, asserts politics have become spiritual, defends the biblical view that life begins in the womb and that marriage is one man/one woman, contrasts biblical justice (equal weights and measures) with progressive group-based justice (equal outcomes), explains Kuyperian sphere sovereignty for charity and the role of church/family versus the state, and warns against false teachers who pander to itching ears.

Matthew 19:6

1 sermon

"Who God join together let no man put asunder." (on marriage and divorce)

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Friday, October 12, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

Bishop Pineda taught on the nature, foundation and mission of the church: its identity is revealed by Christ, built on revelation and crucifixion, and expressed as the body and bride of Christ. He called believers to personal revelation, joyful worship, holiness and readiness for the Bridegroom while warning against spiritual compromise and identity confusion.

Matthew 19:7

1 sermon

Why then did Moses command to give her a certificate of divorce?

Til Death Do Us Part?

Pastor Charlie Dates preaches on Jesus' teaching about divorce and marriage from the Sermon on the Mount, arguing that God's intent is one-man/one-woman lifelong covenant while acknowledging limited, compassionate permissions for divorce (such as abuse or sexual immorality). He emphasizes grace, forgiveness, the church's role in helping marriages, healthy singleness, and calls listeners to faith and community support.

Matthew 19:9

1 sermon

I say to you, everybody who divorces his wife except for the reason of unchastity makes her commit adultery and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Til Death Do Us Part?

Pastor Charlie Dates preaches on Jesus' teaching about divorce and marriage from the Sermon on the Mount, arguing that God's intent is one-man/one-woman lifelong covenant while acknowledging limited, compassionate permissions for divorce (such as abuse or sexual immorality). He emphasizes grace, forgiveness, the church's role in helping marriages, healthy singleness, and calls listeners to faith and community support.

Matthew 19:13-15

1 sermon

Jesus takes the children in his arms, blesses them, and says the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

FREED | Shame - Jon Tyson

The sermon teaches that shame is a core human wound—both psychological and social—and that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection uniquely remove shame by restoring dignity and belonging. Practical freedom comes not from self-help or moralism alone but from encountering the gospel, receiving mercy, practicing confession and community, and participating in the church’s sacraments.

Matthew 19:14

10 sermons

Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.

‘Let all children come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of the Lord’ (paraphrase).

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday service centered on petitioning God for deliverance from persecutors. The preacher teaches that persecution is spiritual in origin, often provoked by righteousness or success, and calls believers to respond with prayer, holiness, perseverance, praise, and seeking reconciliation when at fault.

Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.

Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for such belongs the kingdom of heaven.

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday service focused on worship and prayer with an extended call to prepare spiritually for an upcoming regional convention. The service emphasized consecration, unity in prayer, expectation and faith for divine visitation, support for church leadership, and invitations to salvation and spiritual growth.

Showing the 4 most recent — 6 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.

Matthew 19:16

1 sermon

Remember in Matthew 19 — here comes the rich young ruler (verse 16).

RCC Atlanta 7.1 | #Blueprints Bible Study | The Culture of Generosity

A Bible study teaching that generosity must be a cultivated culture in apostolic churches, rooted first in surrender to Christ. The sermon unpacks 2 Corinthians 8 and Acts to define four dimensions of giving—tithe (firstness), offerings (willingness/sacrifice), benevolence (body-conscious care), and shared resources (internal economic support)—and gives practical safeguards and applications for building a generous, mission-ready church.

Matthew 19:16-22

2 sermons

The rich young ruler: 'Good master, what good thing shall I do that I might have eternal life' ... Jesus: 'If you will be perfect, go and sell what you have, give it to the poor, and come and follow me.'

RCC Atlanta 7.1 | #Blueprints Bible Study | The Culture of Generosity

A Bible study teaching that generosity must be a cultivated culture in apostolic churches, rooted first in surrender to Christ. The sermon unpacks 2 Corinthians 8 and Acts to define four dimensions of giving—tithe (firstness), offerings (willingness/sacrifice), benevolence (body-conscious care), and shared resources (internal economic support)—and gives practical safeguards and applications for building a generous, mission-ready church.

Paraphrase of the rich young ruler: he was anxious about inheriting eternal life, Jesus offered it to him, and he turned it away.

Lakewood Bible Study | Erik Luchetta & Jeremy Marrone

A Bible study on Mark 10 that defines eternal life not as escaping to a disembodied heaven but as the future restoration of creation—heaven coming to earth—breaking into the present through Jesus' ministry. Eternal life includes abundance (provision) and human rulership (image-bearing), which is redefined as self-giving service; following Jesus invites participation in that restoration now.

Matthew 19:19

1 sermon

Charles Spurgeon

OUR SAVIOUR very often preached upon the moral precepts of the law. Many of the sermons of Christ--and what sermons shall compare with them--have not what is now currently called "the gospel" in them at all. Our Saviour did not every time he stood up to…

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Matthew 19:21

1 sermon

Sell your possessions, give to the poor, and you'll have treasures in heaven.

Follow the Money | Acts 19

A sermon on Acts 19 showing how the advance of the gospel in Ephesus changed people’s feelings and redirected the flow of money — provoking a violent reaction from those who profited from the old religious economy. The preacher contrasts fear, lust, and pride (which preserve wealth) with faith, hope, and love (which fuel generosity), and urges believers to steward resources sacrificially — whether in personal life, marriage, or mission giving.

Matthew 19:23

1 sermon

Paraphrase: 'Jesus did say it's harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.'

E009 The Parable of Jesus: Parable of the Rich Fool | Ps Mark's Connect Podcast

KingdomcityJun 2026

A sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool that warns against identifying ourselves with possessions, reminds believers that earthly resources are temporary, and calls Christians to steward what God gives for the blessing of others rather than hoarding it for self. The speaker uses personal stories and practical questions to challenge listeners to trade obsession with wealth for trust in God and generosity toward people.

Matthew 19:24

1 sermon

On Riches

Classic

John Wesley

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." Matthew 19:24. 1. In the preceding verses we have an account of a young man who came running to our…

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Matthew 19:25-29

1 sermon

They were greatly astonished, 'Who then can be saved?' But Jesus said, 'With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' Peter said, 'We've left all and followed you,' and Jesus promised those who left houses or family for his sake will receive a hundredfold.

July 12, 2026 • Full Service • Say OK to God's Word

Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.

Matthew 19:26-29

1 sermon

But Jesus said, with God, all things are possible ... No one has left houses, brothers, sisters, children, lands for my sake who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time.

July 12, 2026 • Full Service • Say OK to God's Word

Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.

Matthew 19:26

5 sermons

Jesus himself declared, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'

Wednesday Bible Study

A Bible study exposition of Luke 7:11–15 teaching that Jesus meets people at their lowest moments, sees the person before the problem, and by compassionate authority brings resurrection and restoration — both literal and spiritual — pointing to his greater victory over death.

Jesus himself says, 'With man this is impossible; with God all things are possible.'

Wednesday Bible Study

A Bible study on the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11–17) highlighting Jesus' compassion, divine appointments, and his power to restore life and relationships. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus sees the person before the problem, touches what others avoid, and offers resurrection hope that points to his ultimate victory over death.

but with God all things are possible.

Wednesday Bible Study. June 24, 2026

Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.

Showing the 4 most recent — 1 more sermon in church libraries reference this verse.

Matthew 19:27

1 sermon

Paraphrase of the disciples asking Jesus, 'We have left all to follow you; what shall we have?'

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Saturday, October 13, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.

Matthew 19:28

1 sermon

Jesus also promised the apostles that they would sit on thrones

God is Worthy of our Worship by Dr. Andrew Smellie

A sermon on Revelation 4–5 that defines biblical worship (Romans 12) as giving worth to God, shows why God and Jesus are worthy of worship (creator, sustainer, redeemer), and applies this to daily Christian life—calling for transformed hearts, persevering hope, repentance, and active discipleship.

Matthew 19:29

1 sermon

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold and inherit eternal life.

I Am The Way The Truth And The Life - General Bible Study (November 26, 2020)

A Bible study on Jesus' declaration "I am the way, the truth, and the life," emphasizing that salvation is found only in Christ. The sermon explains the narrow gate and difficult path to eternal life, calls believers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus, and outlines the gospel process: repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. It includes pastoral exhortation to prioritize God over traditions and family loyalties and a call to pray and evangelize for those whose hearts are closed.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.