Sermons on Mateo 5:22:

The Christian And Anger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019

Is it natural to become angry? Is it always a sin to be angry? What is the scriptural permit for anger? What is the best solution for sinful anger?

Before I start this message, I would like to give you some question to consider as you listen: 1. Is it natural to become angry? 2. Is it always a sin to be angry? 3. What is the scriptural permit for anger? 4. What is the best solution for sinful anger? I. Anger in Relation to Murder Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christian influence changes life for the better and makes a distinct difference in the lives of others, except when it comes to breaking the law. Honor God's Commandments!

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: MAKING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 25, 2021

Like Elton John sang, “sorry” seems to be the hardest word. But it can bring so much healing, peace, and restoration. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/Wv24QxchW74]

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:20-26 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect Versus Contempt

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

All that is hateful and unloving is to some degree evil. Jesus says we need to be aware of this, and deal with it in its early stages, and so prevent all the serious consequences of thinking that negative attitudes are alright as long as you don't murder anyone.

Alexander the Great conquered the world, but anger conquered him, and turned him into a murderer. Like so many of the murders of history, it was not intended or designed. It happened because men do not understand that anger is the beginning of murder. Clitus, his best friend, was teasing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

The Now Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Lord's Prayer in chapter 6 is a now prayer. Give us this day our daily bread. All of its petitions are for now. Hallowed be your name-now. Thy kingdom come now. Thy will be done on earth-now.

Marguerite Higgins, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, stood by a marine during the Korean War. It was 42 below zero, and the soldier was weary and covered with frozen mud. She asked him, " If I were God and could grant you anything you wished, what would you most like?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Getting Life Right: If Words Could Kill Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Words have the power to destroy life, or support life. Fix relationships, and give those you love what you owe them.

Getting Life Right: WORDS—Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, we heard what Jesus said about the enduring purpose of the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Then Jesus said something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 18, 2020

The problem was not something out there. The root of the problem was inside them.

James 4 – Walk This Way What Causes Fights and Quarrels? June 28, 2020 James 4:1-2 NIV What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 4:8-9, Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-24, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Righteousness Part I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus defines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

Title: A New Righteousness Part I Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Introduction This week I read a story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Surrender Your Authenticity

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus says let "yes" be yes and "no" be no. Righteousness must exceed the Pharisees. They surrendered their authenticity to appear more religious. This sermon is an encouragement to live in the opposite manner.

Never Surrender Your Authenticity Counterfeiters make over a billion dollars a year, making fake designer clothes and handbags. That billion is from the United States, not the rest of the world. These are not cheap knock offs from street vendors; they are well-made fakes. There's an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon On The Mount - Part 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 26, 2019

This is Part 9 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part Jesus speaks of righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees; murder, divorce, and oaths - and a better way.

Part 9 - Righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees; divorce, oaths Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 9 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20, Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 5:27, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Matthew 5:33-37, Deuteronomy 23:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rash Decisions Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 2, 2019

A message from the Sermon on the Mount on making Rash Decisions.

Title: Rash Decisions Theme: We never expect the bad decisions to lead to anything terrible. But . . . Text Matthew 5:21 - 38 Introduction Mat 5:17-20 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. (18) For assuredly, I say to you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Positive Christian Influence Changes Life For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Mature Christians influence others for the better by conserving fundamental principles of God's Law but by doing so with a forgiving spirit rooted in Christian love.

Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a complete stop at an intersection, I told him that, on my way back to The Rock, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

67. Paul And The Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

In the past, the focus of worship centered on shadows such as sacrifices, locations, days, foods, etc., now the emphasis is rightly focused on the One these rituals and laws pointed to, Jesus Christ.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 67 - PAUL AND THE LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19-21, Colossians 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 7:19, Romans 14:17, Hebrews 7:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:25, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church