Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

The Integrity Of Scripture And Defending The Bible Against Claims Of Mistranslation And Corruption Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the integrity of Scripture and refute the claims of mistranslation and corruption.

The Bible has been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism over the centuries, with some claiming that it has been mistranslated or corrupted over time. However, a careful examination of the evidence reveals that these claims are unfounded and that the Bible remains a reliable and trustworthy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Glorify

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023

God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024

This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- Not If But When Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 46th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#46] JERUSALEM- NOT IF BUT WHEN Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 (NIV) 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church #6 Are You Worthy? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation.

~ Intro: As in the video where gratefulness changes everything… We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation. Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:1… 1. We become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 13, 2017

Qualities of a christian - Mercy. To receive mercy I must be merciful.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount exposes self-righteousness and makes a clear division between it and the true righteousness needed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Righteousness cannot be earned based on what you do and what you refrain from doing, for man absolutely cannot meet God’s standards on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beattitude 8 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Beatitude Series # 8 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Original date May 29, 1999 Revised June 17, 2001 Shark A Texan billionaire with a beautiful, 22 year old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 10, 2002

Life demands that we make many choices, but only one is the most important choice.

Choices About the most difficult thing that any of us has to do, on a regular basis in life, is to make decisions. And some of those decisions can be more, or less, difficult, sometimes even depending on the day. Sometimes, it’s all we can do to decide which size coffee and what we want in it at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. Jeremiah Reese, a businessman to whom one of our members had witnessed in his closing weeks, and who requested that his funeral focus on Ecclesiastes 3.

The other night, as all too often happens, I fell asleep in front of the television set, watching who-knows-what and who-knows-why. It’s just one of the more disturbing realities about getting a little older – that if I sit still for more than about twenty minutes, I’ll get sleepy. I’ll try to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Getting Hungry

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Unfortunately, we are not only physically spoiled in America, we are also Spiritually spoiled.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woman At The Well

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 30, 2001

A look inwards at our spiritual life.

A few weeks ago, Margaret was stood up here preaching a sermon based on the second beatitude. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled.” In our reading today, we heard Jesus stating exactly how that filling takes place. “Everyone who drinks this water will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Doubt But Believe.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 15, 2001

Year C. Second Sunday of Easter April 22, 2001 John 20: 19-31

Year C. Second Sunday of Easter April 22, 2001 John 20: 19-31 I believe that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Because I believe in Jesus I will live, even though I die, because whoever lives and believes in Jesus will never die. Amen. Title: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran