Sermons about Matthew 5:5-6:13

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Why Isn't Life Fair

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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People are troubled by the fact that life doesn’t seem to be fair. Peace and encouragement don’t come from rationalizing life, but from focusing on the love, presence and power of God in our lives.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 30, 2002 Matthew 5:45 “Why Isn’t Life Fair?” INTRODUCTION Growing up with brothers and sisters, a big issue for us was fairness. We always counted the number of presents, at Christmas time, in order to make sure that they were equal and thus fair. The value of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2005

based on 56 ratings

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A sermon that examines the beattitudes and the blessings that we recieve from them.

Blessings of a Christian Matthew 5:1-16 How many today do not assume the blessedness of a Christian. What I mean by this is can people look at us and know that we are disciples of Christ? If not then it is time for us to examine our life and ask God to be our guide. To many today say hey I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Promises Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005

based on 158 ratings

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Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Is Prayer?” Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005

based on 76 ratings

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Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 5:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

“Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Your Word Worth?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Some say truth is realitive...but, Jesus didn’t think so. Just what is truth suppose to mean for a Christ-follower?

“What Is Your Word Worth?” Matthew 5:33-37 Daniel Webster once wrote, “There is nothing so powerful as truth – and often, nothing so strange.” Perhaps he had an understanding into the insight that Jesus had about both the need for truth and the difficulty in attaining it. So far in this message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What About My Rights?" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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As a follower of Jesus Chist in a free America, how do I understand where rights and responsibilities meet? What rights DO I have?

“What About My Rights?” Matthew 5:38-42 Today more than ever, we hear people insisting that their “rights” be given to them – even rights that they don’t really have. As followers of Jesus Christ, we cannot help but wonder if we have the same or different rights as others, what our rights really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

“Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Extraordinary Privilege Of Giving -- God's Way" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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What is the message of Jesus really all about in reagrds to giving? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches?

“The Extraordinary Privilege of Giving – God’s Way” Matthew 5:42 What is the message of Jesus all about? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches? In the most basic sense, He wants us to know and understand what it means to no longer be a lost and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

"Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

based on 124 ratings

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Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005

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A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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God demands perfection which is only found in Jesus Christ.

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The Jews had a saying, "If only two people go to heaven, one will be a scribe and the other a Pharisee." Those who were there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

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