Sermons on 7th Beatitude:

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Vi: Be Pure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

Christians who have a longing in their hearts to be like Jesus wise up by reaffirming their belief in God. They clean up their act by getting rid of hypocrisy. They cheer up by being good and doing good.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: Positive Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, a positive Christian influence openly and unashamedly preserves Christian ideals by reflecting the character of Christ to draw folks to Him who is the Light of the World.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON II: POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2020

Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 (Revised December 26, 2020) MESSAGE: *Tonight, we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have. And the word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 9, 2021

This is part one of my series "Living in the Kingdom." This series will cover in depth Jesus' sermon on the mount where He teaches us how to live in His kingdom while we are still living on the earth.

Living In The Kingdom Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12; First Corinthians 13:6; Psalm 51:1-4 This morning I am starting a series that I’ve titled “Living in the Kingdom.” This series will cover the sermon that Jesus gave on the mountain which is recorded in Matthew chapters five through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, 1 Corinthians 13:6, Psalm 51:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be-Attitudes. Spiritual Condition And Role Of True Disciples (Believers) Matthew 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2025

The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple (a follower of CHRIST), and their role and influence in this world. An important lesson for every believer. Are you making a difference?

2025.02.09 Sermon Notes MATTHEW 5.1-16 True Disciples. BE Attitudes. Blessings, Salt & Light William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The BE-Attitudes, Salt and Light. JESUS describes the spiritual qualities and conditions of a disciple, and their role and influence in this world. And important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 5:1-16, Isaiah 66:2, Isaiah 61:3, Psalm 37:11, Revelation 21:7, Matthew 11:29-30, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:36-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9-10, James 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 5:10, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 1 Peter 4:14, John 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Revelation 22:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, John 8:12, John 9:5, Philippians 2:15, Ephesians 5:8, Jude 1:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covenant Blessings (Deuteronomy 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2025

Are there differences between old and new covenant blessings? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 26.

What blessings did God promise to Israel under the old covenant? Could they rejoice in good things which God gave them, a land flowing with milk and honey? If they were faithful to the covenant would God put them high above all the nations? What blessings does Jesus promise? Let’s begin in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Die? Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: *other

Christian Meekness Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God.

The Preaching of the King -4 Matthew 5:6 The poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the meek are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. In the first three Beatitudes we are called upon to witness the heart exercises of those who have been awakened by the Spirit of God. There is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

Realationships Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. Teenagers today are very relational. In this lesson we take a contrast what the Bible and the World have to say about relationships

Opening thoughts: Relationship websites, everyone wants to be in a relationship I. Introduction a. God made us to be relational people i. Our relationships should honor God ii. Broken relationships can hinder our relationship with God 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: *other

A Disturbing Dream

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 29, 2004

Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he simply places it all in the hands of God. Yet, here in the 7th chapter, we find, for the first time, a Daniel distressed. Le

A DISTURBING DREAM Daniel 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Daniel is a man marked by a daily walk with God that is steadfast and solid. Throughout the first 6 chapters we see a Daniel who above all else remains unshaken by what is happening around him. In every instance where he is tested and tried, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist