Sermons on Matthew 5:48:

What About The Violence In Christian History? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 9, 2002

We need to ask: 1) Why is there violence in Christian history? 2) Why is there violence in present day Christianity? 3) What can be done about it today?

Sadly, there are many people today who reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy and inconsistencies of the church and individual Christians throughout history. They point to some of the ugly parts of the church’s past like the Crusades, the witch trials, and the Inquisition. The Spanish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Revenge... Or Not! Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2005

How are we to understand this teaching of Jesus? 1. It is about trusting God. 2. It is about not doing it our way. 3. It is about being like God.

In Judith Viorst’s book for children entitled I’ll Fix Anthony, Anthony’s younger brother complains about the way his older brother treats him. The little brother says: “My brother Anthony can read books now, but he won’t read any books to me. He plays checkers with Bruce from his school. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Watch The Father And Imitate Him

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 11, 2006

Israel was called to imitate God and so are we. Jesus achieved it, and he is in the process of making us perfect so that we will be like him.

I read a story this week (by Bishop Tom Wright) about a Father who was preparing to go away on business for several weeks. He was anxious to make sure that his wife would be looked after during his time away and so he had a quiet word with his eldest son who was about 9 years old at the time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Old V. New / Law V. Grace

Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006

This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Have Heard...but I Say To You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2006

Sermon 10 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“You have heard that the ancients were told” “Believing things ‘on authority’ only means believing them because you have been told them by someone you think trustworthy. Ninety-nine percent of the things you believe are believed on authority. I believe there is such a place as New York. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Orthodox

"Achieving Perfection" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 30, 2006

Sermon #11 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

In the previous two sermons we have handled verses twenty and twenty one, if not thoroughly, I hope at least sufficiently to stress to the hearer and reader that what we have before us is a faithful record of the Lord of the universe, the one who spoke all things into existence, the one who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48

Denomination: Orthodox

Surpassing Righteousness

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006

In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Going The Second Mile

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006

A Sermon about going above and beyond what is expected. Doing more than the status Quo!

GOING THE SECOND MILE - MATT. 5:41 INTRO: 1. Every Normal Person wants to Succeed - If you Don’t, you Better go see a Psychiatrist. 2. I’m a Musician - I want to be a successful Pianist, Singer, Songwriter. 3. If a man is a Logger - He wants to be a Good Logger 4. If a man is a Preacher – He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41, Matthew 5:41-50

Denomination: Baptist

Quest For Perfection, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

All parts of the law which have not been fulfilled are as equally binding and applicable today as they were for the nation of Israel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to be a schoolmaster, showing people their ineptitude before a holy God. T

1. The first lesson is the presence of the law fulfilled (5:17-18) 2. The second lesson is the consequence of the law fulfilled (5:19) 3. The third lesson is the requirement of the law fulfilled (5:20) 4. The fourth lesson is the impossibility of the law fulfilled (5:48) Yesterday morning, we went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007

Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Really Expect ... Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

“God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 1, 2007

It is easy to love people of your own kind, but the Lord calls us beyond that.

Two men were on a cruise ship together and began to talk. Finally one of them asked, “Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I asked, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Holy

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Holiness

Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008

Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

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Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Other