Sermons on Matthew 3:1-5:30:

The Mercy Mandate Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Why is it so hard sometimes to display mercy? Is it possible that we don’t understand how much mercy has been given to us?

The Jesus Manifesto: The Mercy Mandate Matthew 5:7; Luke 10: 25:37 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 8-19-18 The White Helmets In Syria, the biggest fear is being buried alive. During the war, planes would drop barrel bombs filled with TNT and shrapnel on apartment buildings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Purity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Is it possible that we have concentrated on the outside of people (behavior modification) and we have really missed the point of Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?”

The Jesus Manifesto – A Passion for Purity Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-26-18 Your Tree Exploded When we decided to move to Pontiac nearly twenty years ago, Maxine came up with her mother to look for houses. She called and told me that she had found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Persecution Paradox Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We shouldn’t be surprised when persecution comes. In fact, Jesus closes out the section of the Beatitudes with a paradox. We will be persecuted. It’s inevitable. But the blessing we will receive is out of this world!

The Jesus Manifesto: The Persecution Paradox Matthew 5:10-12 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams It Has Begun It’s been fourteen months since that fateful day in September 2026. In a landmark, unprecedented seven to three vote, the Supreme Court labeled Christianity a “hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wiles Of The Devil

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2020

Satan is the master of deception and is planning your demise. A word study on the word "wiles" and how that impacts our lives.

IT DOESN’T MATTER IF ONE IS PLAYING CARDS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A PICK-UP GAME OF BASKETBALL AT THE GYM, OR EVEN LENDING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO A FRIEND, NOBODY LIKES IT WHEN SOMEONE IS CAUGHT CHEATING, TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE RULES, BREAKS OR FAILS TO RETURN WHAT WAS BORROWED. WE HATE CHEATING. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:5-6, Psalm 91:11-12, 1 Peter 5:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Culture Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 1, 2020

I believe Jesus is wanting us to constantly be a person who shows mercy and cultivates a bubble of mercy around us.

BEATITUDES SERIES: A CULTURE OF MERCY MATTHEW 5:7 #Beatitudes READ MATTHEW 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” MERCY STORY 1 (p) Mercy is like two farmers who had two fields next to each other. Each farmer came out on the same morning to prepare their fields and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Genesis 14:8-16, Luke 22:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 6, 2020

Without being empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are followers. But once we are empowered, we are ambassadors.

EMPOWERED Today I’m going to help you feel empowered! You might say, Woah! Me? Empowered? I don’t think so. That’s not me . . . But please stay with me on this and don’t drift off. Our series is “The Wellbeing of my soul” – This is not about achieving great things for yourself This is not about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Acts 2:1-4

Sowing Discord

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Sowing discord among brethren is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. Considering yourself better than others fosters division but considering others better than yourself fosters unity. Watch out for those who cause divisions and avoid them. Love binds us, discord separates us.

SOWING DISCORD “A perverse man sows’ strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:28) Brethren are created by God to live in unity (How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020

When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Value Of Warnings Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 9, 2020

Message demonstrates the proliferation of warnings in Scripture and addresses the value of such warnings. It is tempting to avoid giving warnings. However, people can benefit from them when given in the right spirit.

We are in a study of Philippians and our text today is found in chapter 3, verses 1-7. Follow with me as we read from the New International Version. “Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 24:4, Acts 11:27-29, 2 Thessalonians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Husband, Not Baal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2020

How does the Gospel apply to the current unpleasantness, or any other crisis in which there is a lot of economic distress?

Tuesday of the 19th Week in Course 2020 St. Clair Why did the people of Israel, the Chosen People of the True God, in the language of the Bible, go “whoring” after false gods, when week after week they had heard the story of their God, the One who loved them and rescued them from Egyptian slavery? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22, Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

We Mix A Lot Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2020

Why do we feel inadequate to be pure in heart... we mix a lot.

BEATITUDES SERIES: WE MIX A LOT MATTHEW 5:8 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-purest-of-them-all/ Today we are focusing on Matthew 5:8 (turn there if you like) which introduces the idea of “pure.” I was thinking about the word “pure” and “purity” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24:3-5, Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2020

May we bring peace between others and God as it was done for us.

BEATITUDES SERIES: PEACEMAKERS MATTHEW 5:9 #Beatitudes READ Matthew 5:9 (ESV) “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We start this morning with a video that is under 4 minutes and introduces the central idea of Matthew 5:9. One of the key phrases that caught my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation To Let Go Of What God Has Said

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 11, 2020

I believe that the Christian world is in the midst of a very dangerous season. Research is showing a catacylismic shift away from faith in Christ. Jesus said most men's love will grow cold. A message to help in this season

The Temptation to let Go of What God has said PPT 1 Series title Overcoming in a Season of Temptation and Testing PPT 2 Reason for this series In discussing the last days Jesus said: Mt 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Genesis 6:1, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 4:2-10, Mark 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Revealed To Us Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 13, 2020

The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood.

Revelation 1 God Revealed to Us August 16, 2020 The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood. Common misunderstandings: 1. It’s a secret code about the end times. 2. It’s complicated, so only Bible experts should read it. The book of Revelation is a gift to us, pulling us into a world of sky ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Matthew 4:1-4, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men (January 22, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

After John the Baptizer was arrested, Jesus began His ministry. Jesus comes in and calls His disciples to be “fishers of men” against the backdrop of John the Baptizer’s arrest.

FISHERS OF MEN Text: Matthew 4:12-23 Paul Harvey once said, “We’ve drifted away from being fishers of men to being keepers of the aquarium.” (Roy B. Zuck. ed. The Speaker’s Quote Book . Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1997, p. 134). Is he right? Have we become keepers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist