Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

9th in long series on Joshua, 2nd of 2 on mass circumcision in ch.5. This deals with being a part of a family, using the well-used illustration of a flock of geese.

Joshua 5:1-9 – Family Ties (Nowheres near an original thought, but good nonetheless...) Today I’d like to do something different. Today’s a bit different from most, so I’m putting a twist on my scripture today, out of the ordinary for me anyway. Let’s read Joshua 5:1-9. So the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Question About Heaven #2 Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

QUESTION: I have heard Heaven mentioned as having different levels (i.e. 1st Heaven, 2nd Heaven, 3rd Heaven). Are there levels of Heaven?

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven #2” Text: I Corinthians 3:9-15 OPENING JOKE: “The Pastor and the Bus Driver” After the preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that the church bus driver had been given a higher place than he had. “I don’t understand,” he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Went Wrong?" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008

This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Nightvision Concert/Event Evangelism Workshop Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 5, 2010

This is the 2nd of 2 workshops done at the Nightvision event in Colorado (July 9-10, 2010) on practical ways to share the Good News. Please listen to workshop 1 also!

Recap from yesterday... Nightvision theme: Holiness. Sins of Commission come to mind but sins of omission are an issue too. We are set apart for Him as ambassadors.
 Superbowl analogy. 
 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful People

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009

Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Baptized - A New Identity Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016

There are three types of baptism mentioned in the Bible. This 2nd sermon in our series focuses on water baptism. We explore why water baptism is so crucial in the life of the believer.

Read Luke 3:21-22 , Romans 6:1-11, Galatians 3:27 • Last week started a three week series entitled ‘Baptized’, where we are studying God’s word to gain a deeper understanding of the reality of Baptism in the Bible • Last week we spent most of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Mantelpiece

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 19, 2020

A sermon on how much God adores us - with a few references to some slightly controversial topics. Preached on the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2020 at St Barnabas Northolt

.................................. I log into Facebook and there on some one’s status is a grainy black and white photo of a baby - the ultrasound that announces that their new arrival is on it’s way. And many people will keep that ultrasound up with their other photos on the mantelpiece - the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-17, Luke 13:34, Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 23:36

Denomination: Anglican

The Transformation Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010

Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do We See God's Kingdom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2005

Christ gives us a glimpse of the kingdom of God through the Beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Do We See God’s Kingdom?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel lesson for this morning is frequently referred to as the Beatitudes, and they are all promises of the kingdom of God. Because to be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

'walk Humbly With Your God"

Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the beatitudes and tries to show what they are about.

"Matthew 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:" (ESV). In Micah 6 we read: "8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 9, 2001

Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character

Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy: "The Way To Happiness” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 4, 2002

Many Christians are not happy because they are missing this one beatitude in their life.

Imagine if you would a fork in the road. To the right the road is named “Merciful Avenue” and it leads to happiness. To the left the road is named “Cruelty Avenue” and it leads to misery. Illustration: Happiness - A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching Of The King - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

This seventh Beatitude has to do more with conduct than with character.

Preaching of the King – Part 6 Matthew 5:9-10 This seventh Beatitude has to do more with conduct than with character. The first four may be grouped together as setting forth negative character of the heart of the godly. They are not self-sufficient, but consciously poor in spirit; they are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Jesus The King

Contributed by David Schroeder on Feb 12, 2020

You may not have realized it, but you are an expatriate. You are living in a country that is not your own...

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In my recently published book on spiritual warfare in the church, I highlighted Jesus as the Commander-in-Chief. Actually, this title is really beneath Him. We call the US president by title. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20