Sermons on Matthew 5:13-48:

Splagchnizomai

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 18, 2024

"Splagchnizomai" is the Greek word that Mark uses to describe the depth of compassion Jesus had on the crowd of people that were like sheep without a shepherd. How can we have this kind of love?

COMPASSION FATIGUE! WHAT IS IT? THE ACTUAL DEFINITION IS “INDIFFERENCE TO CHARITABLE APPEALS ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING, EXPERIENCED AS A RESULT OF THE FREQUENCY OR NUMBER OF SUCH APPEALS.” COMPASSION FATIGUE IS FAR GREATER THAN JUST BEING “TIRED” AND SHOULD NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR BURNOUT. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 John 2:6, Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Workplace Harasser Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 20, 2024

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women. It can take many forms, including flirting, gossiping, finding faults, threatening, and falsely accusing. These behaviors are not only unprofessional, but they also create a hostile work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Mark 12:31, Genesis 1:27

Living For The Glory Of God - Matthew 5:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 20, 2024

We all know that we should live for the glory of God every moment of every day. But how is that done? How can you eat a snack or drive to work or do the laundry or answer phone in ways that glory God?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Christ And The Law - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 20, 2024

Critics often accuse Christians of picking and choosing which parts of the Old Testament we consider binding today. Why do we appeal to the prohibition on homosexuality, and yet we don’t put an incorrigible child to death by stoning?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Bible Study On Prayer - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 30, 2024

This is the final part of a series that looks at prayer. This lesson focuses on the power that is in prayer.

This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray. NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, John 14:27, Isaiah 30:29, Mark 11:24, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 6:13, Luke 1:35, Matthew 9:6, Mark 3:13-15, John 1:12-13, Matthew 5:43-45, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Greatness - Matthew 5:19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 2, 2024

People who seek glory and honor in this world are called megalomaniacs. If that’s such a bad thing in this world, why does Jesus want us to seek greatness in the kingdom? Is greatness in the kingdom ever a motivating factor for things you do?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21

Reconciled Relationships - Matthew 5:22-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

When you're holding a grudge against someone, God will not accept your worship -- unless ...

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-26

Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 7, 2024

What do we do when we have prayed and prayed for something with seemingly no results? Do we just keep repeating the prayer? Or is there a better way? In this message, we examine Jesus's teaching about prayer to discover answers to those questions.

Intro Unanswered prayer is an issue we all face at one time or another. What do we do when we have prayed and prayed about something, and seemingly there are no results? I have a couple of situations like that going on in my life right now. Some of you may be dealing with the same thing in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 56:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 55:1-9, 1 John 5:1-15, Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 14:38, 1 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Oración Sin Respuesta

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 8, 2024

¿Qué hacemos cuando hemos orado y orado por algo sin obtener resultados aparentes? ¿Simplemente repetimos la oración? ¿O hay una manera mejor? En este mensaje, examinamos la enseñanza de Jesús sobre la oración para descubrir respuestas a esas preguntas.

Introducción La oración sin respuesta es un problema que todos enfrentamos en algún momento u otro. ¿Qué hacemos cuando hemos orado y orado por algo y aparentemente no hay resultados? En este momento, tengo un par de situaciones similares en mi vida. Algunos de ustedes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 56:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 55:1-9, 1 John 5:1-15, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Peter 5:7, Mark 14:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eye Faithfulness - Matthew 5:27-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

What constitutes a lustful look? Is it adultery every time a man looks at an attractive woman and likes what he sees?We know it is not a sin to be tempted, and yet it is sin to have certain desires, so where do you cross the line into sin?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Amputation 101 - Matthew 5:29-30 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The key to persuading your heart to fling sin away is to become convinced that nearness to God would be more satisfying than that sin. But what do you do when the sin brings intense pleasure and the last few times you sought God in prayer or Scripture it was boring?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30