Sermons on Matthew 5:25-48:

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Troy Richards on Apr 26, 2011

A look at raising the bar as described in the Sermon on the Mount.

-for the last few weeks here at Fishers UMC we have been taking a look at Jesus’ famous Sermon On The Mount found at the beginning of Matthew. It’s really one of the few times where we have an actual “sermon” from Jesus. Most other teaching came in the form of Him talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Dos And Don'ts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 11, 2011

Is Jesus a legalist? Are we really supposed to follow what he says?

I knew a woman who stopped for a few drinks every night after work to let traffic die down, then drove home, about a 45 minute drive in lower mainland traffic. She would say, “I’m fine, I’ve never had an accident and there are never any roadblocks on my route home. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Christians Are Abnormal In How They Related To Enemies And Abuse Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount- Christians are Abnormal - Looks at a Christian response to abuse and insult.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY RELATE TO ENEMIES AND ABUSE Matthew 5:38-48 April 15, 2012 Before I address our topic for this morning, I want to confess that what the Bible says is not always easy to do and I have on occasion struggled in this very area myself. Several years ago a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Good

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012

Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012

A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: *other

Be Perfect

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as

I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. V. THESIS: Be perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Of Divorce Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 16, 2012

So many of us are effected by divorce. How does the church look at it today. Of course the Bible defines marriage between a MAN and a WOMEN.

The Question of Divorce New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN on September 16 2012 Richard T. McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: MATTHEW 5:31-32 Jesus said, Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a written divorce paper. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Perfect

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as

I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. V. THESIS: Be perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding your Bible and learning about Jesus

What did Jesus mean? Certainly the young man meant well. And although the medical staff in the emergency room questioned his sanity, his commitment and sacrifice were undeniable. He arrived at the hospital with a bloody stump where his hand had been. In response to questions he explained that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012

As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Hell – Let’s Not Go There! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Hell is a real place of real suffering that we should want every person to avoid

Keith Green had a song. It’s the devil’s words: Well I'm gaining power by the hour They're falling by the score You know, it's getting very easy now Since no one believes in me anymore I’m afraid that’s where a lot of people are where hell’s concerned. Our concept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013

The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service.

The Extra Mile January 27, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Una Persona Brillante Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta.

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta. Para llegar a ser una persona brillante se requiere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Be Perfect

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect in Him? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our perfection is because of the perfection of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in us. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (Amplified Bible) You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Pentecostal