Sermons on Matthew 5:17-47:

We Don't Talk About That Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 11, 2026

Today’s lesson from the Sermon on the Mount tells us that if our hand causes us to sin, we should cut it off. When we sin, we might need some spiritual surgery to put us on the right track.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION RICK ALLEN: DEF LEPPARD Rick Allen became the drummer for the UK Rock band Def Leppard at the young age of 15 in 1978. Def Leppard had produced 3 albums by 1983, but tragedy would strike the next year. In 1984, Rick Allen was in a car crash that threw him from his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 11, 2026

Life-long marriage between a man and a woman is on the decline. Marriage is an institution that was ordained to be consistent through all time. In our passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks to his audience about marriage.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION A ROYAL PAIN-ENBAUM How many of you are familiar with the Actor Gene Hackman? He has made a wonderful living in so many great movies. He was Lex Luthor in the Superman films with Christopher Reeve. He won an Oscar for his role as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Swear! Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 11, 2026

Our lesson today is thus titled, "I swear" Not because I do. But that is the topic Jesus is covering in this portion of our Sermon on the Mount series.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF OATH TAKING From the beginning of time oaths were part of a major way of life. As a student of Christian history, I believe this is a moment to understand why oaths are so important, as well as how they came to be such an important tradition. WHAT IS AN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To Unity--A Missing Priority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 12, 2026

Gaurding our unity in Christ is not often considered a priority for believers. And yet it is the very first thing the Apostle Paul addresses when he talks about how to live according to our high calling in Christ Jesus in the book of Ephesians.

I was a fourth-year student at Dallas Seminary, a dedicated Bible student for 15 years, before someone suggested to me that the issue of pursuing unity in my ministry could be a very significant issue. But I remember the day like it was yesterday. The venerable Professor John Reed, the Head of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 5:23-28, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Ouch!!! My Cheek! Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 16, 2026

What should our response be when someone hurts us? To retaliate? That’s the question today as we continue in our series from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount he addresses the idea of an eye for an eye and what it really means.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION WHEN CELEBRITIES ATTACK Famous celebrities are just like everyone else—they act erratically, they make fools of themselves in public, they even start fights. The main difference is this: when a celebrity does these things, there is always a reporter around to record ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Most Difficult Love Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 16, 2026

This kind of love is not easy. It does not come naturally. And it isn’t something that the world is used to giving—citizens of heaven move toward this type of love and are willing to give it a try.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THEY MET AS ENEMIES IN WWII AND BECAME FRIENDS 50 YEARS LATER [excerpt taken from The Des Moines Register by Daniel P. Finney] The day was May 19, 1944, and the world still burned from the death and destruction of World War II. Howard Linn, then a 21-year-old from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Has Satan Done To Christianity Today?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 17, 2026

Have you recognized the changes the Christian religion has made over the last few decades? Has Satan’s subtle changes blinded the hearts of believers into believing his deceit?

Have you recognized the changes the Christian religion has made over the last few decades? Has Satan’s subtle changes blinded the hearts of believers into believing his deceit? The answers to these questions are most probably, “No!”, and, “Maybe!” respectively. It seems in reality, some have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 5:38-42, 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Pray For Our Enemies

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Mar 21, 2026

today, we are going to answer this question: Do we really have to pray for our enemies

WHY SHOULD WE PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES INTRODUCTION A man once said, “I told my wife I would forgive my enemies… but I didn’t know she was going to give me a list!” We laugh at that, but if we are honest, most of us already have people in our minds right now. Someone who hurt us. Someone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Joseph Experience – Changed, Blessed, And Wise 05 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

Change brought Joseph up to a higher place and opened him up to receive wisdom and greater blessings. We can expect that change will do the same for us.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Is anyone reading the chapters at home? Last week we talked about reading 1 Corinthian 2:1-5 in different translations. Did anyone do that this past week? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Holiness In Our Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual victories or defeats are decided. The Bible calls us to bring every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persecution Of The Godly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical reasons why some people hate godly people and say unkind things to them.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to persecution and hatred from others. In fact, the Bible warns us that we will face opposition and hostility from those who reject God and His teachings. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical reasons why some people hate godly people and say unkind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:44

Better Together

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Faith alive through love turns duty into delight and fear into joy, showing the world what Jesus looks like.

Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, James 2:17, Matthew 5:41, John 15:13, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heaping Hot Coals

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

True victory over evil comes when love ignites forgiveness, turning hatred’s ashes into grace that glows with heaven’s healing fire.

Introduction – The Heat That Heals There’s something strangely satisfying about fire, isn’t there? We gather around it on cold nights. We cook over it. We watch the embers glow and the sparks fly upward like prayers rising to the heavens. Fire can warm, purify, or destroy—depending on how it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:20-21, Luke 23:34, Romans 5:10, Proverbs 25:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The False Gospel Box

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

When we give instead of guard, the world finally understands God’s love—sunlight and rain poured out on everyone alike.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Romans 12:20-21, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:34-35, Psalm 145:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Endorses The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 26, 2023

When Jesus endorsed the law, and said that we are to be more righteous than the Pharisees, did He mean that we are to keep all 613 Old Testament commandments more rigidly, or in a completely different manner? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that all 613 Old Testament commandments are still in force, like circumcision, Sabbaths and sacrifices? Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. Salt & Light What are Christ’s disciples? You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist