Sermons on Matthew 5:4:

How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

In a topsy-turvy world, our Christian Challenge is to reexamine our core beliefs and renew our commitment to Christ.

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 generations to challenge others to some kind of difficult venture or unheard-of activity. This was supposed to be fun. At our senior adult stage in life, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon On The Mount (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2019

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked ‘what does it mean to be blessed’, our answers would not be what we find here in this list. But we know our way of thinking contrasts God’s way. The beatitudes reveal what our attitude should be.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part one) Read intro in study bible. Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. Blessed means more than just happy, since happiness is dependent on circumstances. Blessedness refers to the ultimate well being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. In all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 18:1-4, Isaiah 57:15, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility, Repentance And An Increase Of The Anointing

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 1, 2019

IT’s TRUE: We MUST keep the main thing the main thing. Walking humbly before God in contrition of heart over our sins and that of our nation ought to be one of these main things. Or else we get caught up in hyper grace, knowing truth but never being set free.

Walking in humility, repentance and a greater anointing Humility is a key to seeing God move and for Him increase you in the anointing. Biblically speaking, Humility has a lot to do with fasting and vise-versa. Fasting had to do with mourning. Jesus was asked: why don’t your disciples fast. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, James 4:7, Jeremiah 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance For Revival And Increase In Anointing

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 1, 2019

We live in a time where a lot of the western church is caught up in the hyper grace movement that condones sin and sells salvation wrapped up in sensuality and stickers of liberty. But God wants true freedom in his house and a hungering after righteousness again.

Walking in humility, repentance and a greater anointing Humility is a key to seeing God move and for Him increase you in the anointing. Biblically speaking, Humility has a lot to do with fasting and vise-versa. Fasting had to do with mourning. Jesus was asked: why don’t your disciples fast. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day 2019 - Finding Hope In A Broken World

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2019

The life of a Jesus follower should be one of hope in a world filled with broken relationships. Is there hope? Or, is the best we can hope for is being "broken together"?

Finding Hope in a Broken World Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 27:41, Acts 6:1, Acts 15:36-41, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 3:8, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 25, 2019

Blessed are those who mourn is not the way of our society. -Sin separates us from God, and is dangerous to our well being in the present and eternity.

Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes #2 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn” According to Wikipedia: no less than 1,354,664 died for America in war. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts Memorial Day is a day of mourning: Ask a soilder and they will tell you Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 29, 2016

This sermon is based on chapter 7, of Charles Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve. The sermon uses the first four Beatitudes as a character portrait of a servant.

Introduction: A. Don’t you love asking kids what they want to be when they grow up? 1. Unlike the minion in the picture, I don’t ask them because I am still looking for ideas! 2. I like to ask them to see what is going on in their little heads. 3. This second picture is a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016

In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2016

This sermon is on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn." It looks at the process of mourning and how we can experience God's comfort during these times, such as realizing God's with us, our need to release the hurt, and more.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Have you noticed how our culture embraces entertainment and the pursuit of pleasure at any and all costs? Most of life today is spent avoiding sorrow and pain. Even when we get bad news, some people will say something funny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Foursquare

The Beautitudes - Continued Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

Blessed are those who mourn and blessed are the meek

I. Introduction A. A guy walking in the desert desperately needed a drink. As he followed the dunes, he came upon another man riding a camel. He asked the man if he had something to drink. The man on the camel said "No, but if you like, I have a nice selection of ties. Would you like to buy one?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hapy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2019

Do you want to be truly happy and blessed? Then be humble in your attitude towards yourself, your sin, others, and God.

Tim Keller, in his book The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, talks about his high school days when his mother kept telling him, “You know, honey, you ought to join the chess club.” He would say, “Mom, I hate chess.” “Yes, I know,” she would say, “but it will look so good on your college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introduction To The Beatitudes Part 1 Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 10, 2017

The Beatitudes and the christian value system.

The Beatitudes. Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction to the beatitudes. (Part 1) Mankind has always valued and exalted the strong, the beautiful, the successful. The happiness of a person has usually been measured by the degree in which one achieves good results or arouses admiration. Conversely, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Ugliness Of Sin"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on May 12, 2017

True believers are broken over sin.

The ugliness of Sin Matthew 5:4 3 Gardens (Eden, Gethsemane; New Heavens & New Earth) I. Our Response to Sin What does the word “to mourn” mean? “the strongest word for mourning in the Greek language. It is the word which is used for mourning for the dead, for the passionate lament for one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Happiness? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Both Jesus and Paul make it clear that it is more than a right to be happy, it is a duty. It is part of our commitment to Christ to overcome all that would make us unhappy.

Epictetus, the ancient philosopher said, "If a man is unhappy, this must be his own fault, for God made all men to be happy." A Christian writer, St. Bernard, said something similar. "Nothing can work me damage except myself; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12