Sermons on Beatitude:

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 9, 2019

As we continue our series we transition from the beatitudes into Jesus talking about us being salt and light. Pursuing and practicing the things Jesus mentions in the beatitudes will help us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part five) Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty. Matt. 5:13, "You are the salt of the earth. but if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Titus 2:9-10, Matthew 6:19-24, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Saint?

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

From the readings appointed for Feast of All Saints (Ecclesiasticus, Hebrews, the Beatitudes), this sermon develops the meaning and value of saints in the lives of ordinary Christians.

Psalm 149, Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10,13-14, Revelation 7:2-4,9-17, Matthew 5:1-12 What Is A Saint? (Feats of All Saints) Last Tuesday was the Feast of All Saints, which we are observing this Sunday. It is our first observance of this feast here at Saint Athanasius Anglican Church, and it is my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 31, 2022

We live in a world that has no idea what mercy really is or any desire to show it. Jesus has a much better way for those in His Kingdom, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Blessed Are The Merciful Matthew 5:7 DisMiss Grove KIDZ We read the following in Luke chapter 10 beginning at verse twenty five. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meek Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

This beatitude is about the meek. Those who are most humble and gentle are those who will have the most power and glory in eternity as they inherit the earth.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION DAN THE MAN Danny Trejo plays some of Hollywood’s toughest characters. You may have seen his mean mug in some of the most famous action movies…usually as a bad guy. Danny has been in movies like Predators, Desperado, Heat, Con Air, and most recently the Machete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 11:29, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 37:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst” Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 27, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst” Introduction: Today we have come to a very important place in our journey through the beatitudes. As I've mentioned before, the Beatitudes are essential for our transformation into Christ-likeness. They serve as the blue print for living and becoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Backbone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2009

What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?

God has given us a picture of the Christian person in the Beatitudes – an authentic picture of Jesus and those who would follow Him. The Beatitudes begin with the poor in spirit, those who have realized their own inadequacy in spiritual things; they seek for something outside of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

I Have Forgiven You Already Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 2, 2008

The need for mercy is great, Jesus points out the need for mercy in the beatitudes found in the sermon on the mount

You were in a hurry to get to work – you did not see the stop sign, but he did, and in just a matter of seconds, you hear the siren and see the blue lights. You are about to receive a traffic ticket. The cost will be approx. $150.00 plus points on your license. Your insurance is going to go up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yours Is The Kingdom Of Heaven - Matthew 5:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

This message explores what the kingdom of God is, and what it means that it belongs to you.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005

Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

What do you mean by becoming poor in spirit? First in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes.

Introduction: People all around the world are searching for blessings in their lives regardless of their religion. The source of all blessing is God. True blessings come from the True God. If you received the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart, then you are eligible to receive the true blessings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: *other

God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist