Sermons on Matthew 5:1-9:1:

Lets Build A Church

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

As I work here for the Lord and for your church I want to be careful to follow a plan of construction and work from a proven design so that we end up with a happy vibrant, growing Christ centered church.

Lets Build A Church Welcome back everyone hope your summer vacation was enjoyable and a time of rest and fun. Im sure some of you went camping, some went boating and others shopping. Regardless of what you did this summer Im glad youve come back to church to pick up where we left off. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 29, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 7th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 7 Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. [17] But you, when you fast, anoint your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007

DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Other

Fasting

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Spiritual discipline of fasting

Fasting Spiritual Disciplines An Adult Christian Education Class of RCEFC Based on Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster Intro: Fasting – fallen into disrepute Out to step with the times – Fast foods Disregard for fasting: “…I could not find a single book published on the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Culture's Favorite Biblical Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007

The most popular and misunderstood and misused verse and principle in all of scripture is what Jesus has to say about "judging"

• Today, we live in a culture which is given to universalism. • The thinking goes something like this: “if’ there is a God, He is a good God who lives in a good place which is designed for good people. Since we all are pretty good and God is good, logically – one day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Good Cheers Coming To Us From The Word

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 9, 2007

"GOOD CHEERS COMING TO US FROM THE WORD" is an outline sermon pointing out how that the Lord through His Word cheers us on in our walk of faith. I remember when I was in high school sports; sometimes our team would be down in the score and in spirit. The

"GOOD CHEERS COMING TO US FROM THE WORD" I remember when I was in high school sports; sometimes our team would be down in the score and in spirit. Then we would hear the cheerleaders leading the fans in different cheers for us. It would give us a lift to play with all our hearts. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-12

To Be

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007

To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 12, 2007

The Sermon on the Mount describes the Christian’s character and way of life. In the concluding verses Jesus gives tests to see if we are really in the Kingdom; on the ’narrow way’

It’s about six months ago now, since we had a holiday in a caravan in Burnham Market. A lot of you may know Burnham Market, because it’s a place where a lot of people from Newark go for their holidays. Now, we’d never been to this particular caravan site before, so we asked for directions there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Happiness: Meekness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

When we realize our need for God and our sinfulness-our pride is broken and only then can we begin to humbly submit ourselves to God and live under His control.

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:5 Intro: Home Improvement-more power Similar to my experience with power tools. Power tools scare me. Too much power for me to control and feel safe. Today talk about power, power under control. Matt. 5:5 Pray -Read Matt. 5:3-5 Progression Being poor in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: *other

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 12, 2007

Our deepest desire should be to hunger and thirst for righteousness, for the things of God.

11/07-Matt. 5:6-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness Turn to matt. 5:6 Christ follows a natural, logical progression through the beatitudes -poor in spirit-acknowledge our need for him, our spiritual bankruptcy -mourn-over the cause of that bankruptcy, our sin -meek-we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Christians Need Jesus

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007

Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007

Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Consider The Choices That You Make

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Before making any decisions it is wise for us to “Consider the choices that we make.”

“Consider The Choices That You Make” Matthew 7:21-27 When the show “Let’s Make A Deal” aired in the seventies, one of the hardest things for people to do was to make a decision. Monty Hall would give them a choice between the prizes they had already won or they could trade that in for what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Consider The Lilies

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Lord Jesus is the Master Teacher. He was able to take some of the most common objects and teach us the great truths about God, life, Heaven, and hell.

Consider The Lilies, Matthew 6:25-34 Quote, “Teaching is the transfer of material from the teacher’s notes to the student’s notebook, without it going through either’s minds.” I remember some of my teachers throughout the years and I’m sure you remember some of yours: 5th Mrs. Hadlock (Martian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34