Sermons on Matthew 5:1-11:

How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Peacemaker?

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

“PEACEMAKER” eirenopoios {i-ray-nop-oy-os'} One that love peace; one that practices peace; one that brings about peace.

“PEACEMAKER” eirenopoios {i-ray-nop-oy-os'} One that love peace; one that practices peace; one that brings about peace. ++++++ 1. Make Peace among family members and other associates. A). THE PEACEMAKER IS ONE THAT: 1. HAS AN ATTENTIVE HEART: (Matt 5:8) “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Common Ground

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount.

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount. The following keys to happiness are especially valuable for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us.

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us. (I Jn 5:19) And the Lord will help them and deliver them: He will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him. (Psa. 37:40) They that hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1.

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1. Enabler - Phil 2:13, I Pet. 4:11, Col. 1:29, Ruth 4:13 2. Everything that we Need- Psa 119, Phil. 4:17-19 3. Displeasure, Indignation, Anger, - Dt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king.

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king. My Lord, my life, my way, my end accept the praise I bring. Jesus, my Lord, my King, my hope, my power and everything. When I see Thee as Thou art, accept the praise I bring. When we are able to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Today we are talking about purity. And really, as I think about the last five weeks that we have been in this series, this has been the key theme. We haven’t talked about it all the time, but purity is the big theme that this whole series has been built

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Purity “. . .neither of them felt any shame” Hello everyone, and welcome once again to the Hammerstein Ballroom. If this is your first time with us, my name is Nelson, and today we are continuing this series called Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. So, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin's Scars

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the dangers of flirting with sin

Sin’s Scars Matthew 5:8-5:8 INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Have you ever heard anybody choosing to sin and then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. Man enjoys sin, We rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. We ALL must have: a clear view of what sin is and its destructive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living -Part 1. Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living as believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: Michael King’s sermon "Assurance of Salvation", "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael’s message only named the first 3, the remainder I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living Part 2. Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become building blocks upon which successful kingdom living is accomplished by all Beleivers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful kingdom living for all Believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heavenly Reward

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 8, 2006

A sermon for saints...

† In the Name of Jesus † Mercy and Peace, are yours, incredible gifts given to you, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Birdie’s letter The communion of saints All Saints Hebrews - “Aunt Berdie was a member of Shepherd of the Valley before she and her husband Walther moved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran