Sermons on Matthew 5:44-6:4:

Secret Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

Loving my enemy is a way to show I belong to God.

May 27, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 6 INTRODUCTION Before the reunification of Germany, each of Uwe Holmer’s eight children tried to enroll at the University of East Berlin, and each one was rejected. The East German Ministry of Education wasn’t in the habit of giving reasons for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christian Outreach

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002

What makes a church a church of Christian Outreach?

What is Christian Outreach? How can you change the world? This is the question asked in the movie, “Pay It Forward.” Let watch a little of that movie. (Movie Clip) We here at Living Faith also believe in paying it forward. Reaching out the people in need is one of the foundations of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Inclusive Love

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Let’s talk about love

Text: Matthew 5:43-48 Subject: Love Theme: Love your enemies. Prop: To be like God, we are to love even our enemies. T.S. We will look at reasons for Christ command for his followers to love their enemies. INTRODUCTION A story in the Sunshine Magazine about a professor of psychology illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving The Anger Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001

Fourth in a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with forgiveness.

FORGIVING THE ANGER Fourth in a Series on the Lord’s Prayer "Forgive us...as we forgive others..." In the current movie, COURAGE UNDER FIRE, Denzel Washington plays a soldier who makes a tragic error. At the beginning of the film, he and his men engage the enemy. It is night, and it is a dark. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perception Is Reality Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 11, 2001

This is the 5th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon ask the question, "What kind of influence are we for Christ?"

Sunday Evening October 14, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church (Preached at Pleasant Green Baptist Church) Series: Discipleship #5 PERCEPTION IS REALITY Matthew 5:13-16; 6:1-18 Introduction: 1. I have heard many times that, “Perception is reality.” I have always wondered if that is accurate, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love Minus Zero No Limit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. Lying at the very heart of the Christian faith is the Great Commandment, Matthew 22:37-40: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. There is a biblical doctrine of r __ __ __ __ __ __. It holds that, since God is absolutely and perfectly just, He must punish evil and reward what is good. a. Proverbs 24:11-12 [ NIV ] Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, To Thee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the p

Practical Guidelines for Consecration Consecration - To dedicate yourself completely to God’s purpose, priorities, processes, power and person. Learning to wholly trust in Jesus Christ for all aspects of life. To set oneself apart from the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice What He Preached

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

How often do we practice what Jesus preached?

Practice What He Preached First of all, let’s suppose that you’re a Jew walking down a street in Jerusalem, & you see some folks gathered over here talking politics. And they’re arguing about some changes Herod wants to make in the Welfare program. And you know some of them, so there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving Our Enemies

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Christ challenges us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

Forgiving Our Enemies Matt 5:43-48 With the events of 11 Sep - Came a lot of anguish and horror - Then came anger and the desire to find the terrorists - Who did this terrible thing - These are normal human reactions - And are something we all experience - But we are called as Christians to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist