Sermons on Matthew 4:1-5:1:

Fourth Of July 2020: How Stands The City?

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 6, 2020

Thousands of years before any politician described America as a shining city on a hill, Jesus told his disciples that’s what they were supposed to be. So, how is that going for us?

Good morning! If you have your Bibles, please turn to Matthew chapter 5. You probably were expecting me to say turn to the book of Mark, and I get that. But we are going to take a one week break from the book of Mark to talk about who we are as Christian Americans. Not American Christians, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

But For The Love Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2020

We often hear people says "For the love of God....." when they are expressing frustrations. In this message I hope to convince Christians that this statement should never be made in frustration, but with a sense of awe as we reflect on God's love for us.

But For The Love Of God Scriptures: John 3:16; Matthew 4:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 The last time that I spoke to you I delivered a message about knowing THE Name. The name everyone will bow to and confess is THE Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. In that message I stressed the importance and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5: The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 21, 2020

In this message, we are focusing on one simple word found throughout the Beatitudes: "Blessed."

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 18 July 2020 Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes Introduction One of the most famous passages in Scripture not only to the Christian, but also to the secular world, is Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is also one of the most important passages in the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Manifesto Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus gives us a picture of Kingdom life. He doesn’t give us a to-do list. It’s much deeper than that. These are the characteristics that a Christian exhibits in a lost and dying world.

The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5:1-12) 6-24-18 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Your Wife Ain’t Your Momma! Have you ever had a sermon dramatically change your life? Has a sermon ever rocked your soul to the point that you still remember it years later? The year was 1995. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

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

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

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

Wrecking Ball (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes what we learn is like a “Wrecking ball” that crashes against walls in much the same way that our new insights made the old ones obsolete. ... The Beatitudes can be like a wrecking ball as to how they can help us to grow where we thought we had arrived.

WRECKING BALL Text: Matthew 5: 1 -12 Back in the 1800’s, the cleanliness factor involved in surgeries within the practice of medicine was far different than what is practiced today. Multitudes of people were dying shortly after their surgeries. There was one doctor who figured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 19, 2020

The inspired Word of God is valid and proven to be reliable It has withstood the test of time and faith. From "In the Beginning" to the last "Amen". God is "on the record" with His promises, prophecies, and providence.

It is Written Matthew 4:4, It is written- Proof of Gods Word It is Finished- Power of Gods Word 3 Part mini series It is I- Person of Gods Word Knowing that Gods Word is true and that we are secure in Christ Jesus is very important to our faith in Christ Jesus. If there was uncertainty about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 11:28, Romans 14:11-12, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Of Little Faith?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 15, 2020

Imagine that you are in a little boat with 12 other people on the Sea of Galilee and you are nearly sinking because a sudden storm has kicked up huge waves and the boat is at the mercy of the sea; ready to go down. Jesus is with you. How's your faith?

Are You Of Little Faith Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 8:25, Mark 4:41, Matthew 8:27, Matthew 8:16, Matthew 4:23-25, Luke 8:24, Mark 4:38, Matthew 8:25, John 21:2-8, John 10:10, Matthew 8:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Holy

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 19, 2020

Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived.

Love is Holy Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived. They were not so rich or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Other