Sermons on Matthew 5:43-6:13:

The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tried And True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013

We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 24, 2013

focusing on 3rd statement of the Lord's Prayer

Hallowed Be Thy Name Matthew 6:9 Opening ILL/ Dialog: Job - many problems. Cattle, sheep, kids - DEAD. day 1 wife - “curse God and die” Friends - came condemning Job for “???” Job - one major flaw his tongue Job cried out... (3:1) Eliphaz the Temanite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 24, 2013

1st in a series on praying through the Lord's prayer

Our Father Luke 11:2 Opening Narrative about the “prodigal son” Broken man - age undecernable, unkempt. stumbling and mumbling along a lonely road “No skill, no right, but please give me a job Flashback - Putrid smell of the farm Previous position afforded him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Kingdom And His Will Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 26, 2013

Part for of series thru the Lord's prayer

HIS KINGDOM AND HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matt 6:9-10 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Running The Course

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 30, 2013

Christ foretold the struggles, in the earth, in the Lord's Prayer.

FAITH IS RUNNING THE COURSE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Friends

Prayer - Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2013

This is the 3rd talk in a series, and this week the focus is on learning to pray by paying attention to the Master Teacher himself, and by learning from him. Then, we actually need to learn by praying!

Jesus said, “Your Father [in heaven] knows what you need before you ask him” (6:8). An elderly man was on his deathbed. He wasn’t afraid of dying or of death, but he was having trouble praying. When a pastor from the church visited him one day the old man told him about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 17, 2013

God is calling his people to be persistent in prayer. God is calling his people to be changed, to be transformed through prayer. God is calling to those who truly enjoy and who truly yearn to spend time with Him.

Let us pray -- O' Heavenly Father, we come before you this day and we ask that you reveal more about the nature of prayer. May our hearts and our minds be open to your Word this day. We ask this in the blessed name of Jesus your son and our Savior .... Amen. A young man went into a drugstore to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:3-4, Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Essence Of Prayer

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 31, 2013

This sermon speaks concerning the model prayer the Lord used to teach the disciples the ingredients to consider when praying.

The Essence of Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Mention: Luke 18:1 men ought to always pray and not faint Also: 1 Thessa. 5:17 Pray without ceasing Then: James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Mention: Daniel 6:10 Daniel prayed three times a day Also: Psalms 55:17 Evening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Like In Caring For The Poor Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is a teaching to equip the church about care for the poor

GOD-LIKE IN CARING FOR THE POOR Matthew 6:1-4 How do mature disciples respond to the poor? With compassion showing God’s love with acts of kindness and goodness. Disciples of Christ follow their Lord who cares for the poor. We are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Sweet Will Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

"Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven".

TEXT “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven”. INTRODUCTION We cannot pray this prayer unless we are prepared to do God’s will in our own lives. 1. CHRIST DID THE WILL OF GOD Luke 22:42 "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done". ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Living Only For God Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Mature disciples live only to honor God and not to be seen by men.

LIVING FOR THE AUDIENCE OF ONE (Be Perfect series) "Be careful not to do your `acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV) "God wants us to be so supernaturally transformed that our main objective is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ideal Father

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Father’s Day message focusing on the characteristics of our perfect heavenly father with applicaton to our earthly fathers. It was actually a summation of a serious on the Fatherhood of God.

“The Ideal Father” Father’s Day 2008 Introduction A year ago we took the time to look at the characteristics of a perfect father and then discovered that our Heavenly Father exhibits all of them. I saved the summarizations of that series for today’s message in hopes of seeing the whole picture and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance