Sermons on Beatitude:

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016

"Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

Sermon on the Mount “Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant at first, they don’t even come up on our radar, but they’re actually needed for our survival. The first is salt. Too little of it and your food can be under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Christian Influence

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 29, 2014

The Christian is the salt and light and has more influence than he can imagine

“Christian Influence” June 1, 2014 Matthew 5:10-16 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Meaning Of Discipleship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014

The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

[A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Growth - The Evidence Of Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 17, 2017

Four suggestions for Spiritual growth

“Growth – The Evidence of Life” September 17, 2017 2 Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Adopted, Into The Family Of God.”

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Sep 30, 2017

Now the doctrine of believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance and commitment from our Heavenly Father. But until it hits home in a real way, it’s just not the same.

The title of my message is “Adopted, into the family of God.” Now the doctrine of believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance and commitment from our Heavenly Father. But until it hits home in a real way, it’s just not the same. Thankfully, God knows what He’s doing and He has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 25, 2014

Why did Jesus come to Earth? What difference did it make if He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets or not? In what way(s) did He fulfill the Law and the Prophets? Since the law was not abolished what does that mean to us today?

The section of Scripture that we’re looking at today comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus taught: The Beatitudes Salt and Light The fulfillment of the law Murder, adultery and divorce Taking oaths, an eye for an eye and loving your enemies Giving to the needy, prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Doubting Thomas? Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 18, 2010

Was Thomas unfairly besmirched when the church begin to preface his name with "Doubting"? Yup.

I love the church of Jesus for so many reasons. One of the reasons I love the church is the diversity of people you find in the church. We’re all here today, singing songs of worship and engaged in what is happening, but we come from so very many places. What’s going on in each of our minds is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Power Hidden In Mary’s Song, The Magnificat.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 23, 2018

There is power in Mary’s song, and power that you need to see as it is not just a song in response to her situation, the future mother of God.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd December 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Micah 5:2-5a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Canticle 15 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal

08. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2023

What does it mean for Jesus to call us the light of the world?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org On this Resurrection Sunday we are celebrating the glorious defeat of death and our eternal suffering by the Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his death on the Cross and his defeat over death through his resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

09. The Word, The Law, & The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 5, 2023

What is the relationship to the Law & Prophets and the Believer

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We’ve come to a transition in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Remember that Jesus is preaching this sermon to the multitudes of people on the hillside near the Sea of Galilee. He is introducing the Jewish people to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Brethren

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 25, 2021

Jesus said that He had come to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. How has He fulfilled the Law? These are just two great examples; great because of how He accomplished it and great because it is faithfully revealed in the Holy Bible.

Fulfilling The Law Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5, John 14:23-24, Hebrews 10:1-18, Joshua 23:11, Joshua 22:5, Deuteronomy 30:20, Deuteronomy 19:9, Deuteronomy 11:22, Deuteronomy 11:13, Deuteronomy 11:1, Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37-40, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2024

Is it necessary to accept Jesus as Lord as well as Savior?

King of Kings and Lord of Lords: A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday 1 Timothy 6:13–16 NKJV I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

01. The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 10, 2023

How does the Sermon on the Mount apply to our lives today and in defining our happiness

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Today we begin with a series of the greatest sermons ever spoken to the ears of man. It is the greatest because they are the words of our Lord and Eternal King himself. If ever there was a more important time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuit Of True Happiness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 22, 2012

The world offers us fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power to make us happy. But true happiness can only be found in one place.

Today we conclude our freedom messages. We’ve discussed our life in Christ and our freedom in Christ. Today I want to teach about our pursuit of happiness. What makes you happy? In a recent survey the most common themes of happiness were fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power. Those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Foursquare