Sermons on Matthew 5:33-48:

Love Your Enemies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

The sermon encourages believers to strive for divine perfection through Christ's grace, mercy, and love, shaping a legacy of faith for future generations.

Hello, beloved family and friends. As we gather together today, in this sacred place of fellowship and worship, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of the divine mercy and magnanimity that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has called us to embody. We are not here by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Topics: Love, Enemies

Walking In Love: Transformed By Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024

Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be transformed by following His example of love.

Walking in Love: Transformed by Christ's Example Ephesians 5:1-2 Introduction: Today we delve into the transformative power of God's Word, particularly focusing on Ephesians 5:1-2. These verses call us to imitate Christ and walk in love as He did. Let us explore together how we can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:48, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:12, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

1 John 3:16 encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and discover how it calls us to be transformed by the truth of sacrificial love.

Transformed by Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the profound truth revealed in 1 John 3:16. This verse encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 15:13, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 5:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Mile People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birthmark Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

Are you ruling your spirit? It takes more power to rule your own spirit than it does anything else in our life.

I. The Meaning of the Word 1. It is a word that was used to describe a wild animal that had been domesticated. 2. Take a stallion that has never been ridden, wild, full of energy, strength, and spirit. You break him, domesticate him, he becomes meek. 3. You can put a saddle on him, put a bit in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Mile Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Responding to sinners with grace imitates God’s own treatment of us.

Preacher David Hoke tells a great story about a weary truck driver who pulled his rig into an all night truck stop late one summer evening in Broken Bow, NE. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leath-er-jacketed bikers of the Hell's Angels type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Present Perfect Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Any speech which is intended to mislead or deceive is offensive to God, whether or not you are under oath.

I’ve been wracking my brains trying to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without talking about things like political correctness and hate speech, fake news and cancel culture. Things like misinformation, disinformation and media bias. But the subject keeps popping up. Things like the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ye Have Heard That It Was Said...

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus corrects scribal misunderstandings of Scripture, entering into the spirit of what lies behind the Law.

YE HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID… Matthew 5:21-37. I). BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. 1. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Cancelling Negative Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of cancelling negative words spoken over us and our children, from a biblical perspective.

Words have the power to shape our lives, influence our thoughts, and impact our destinies. The Bible teaches that words can be a source of life or death, blessing or curse (Proverbs 18:21). Unfortunately, many of us have been subjected to negative words, spoken over us by others or even by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 18:21

A Life Of Integrity. Matthew 5:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 21, 2024

A message about living as the Lord hopes we will. Being upfront about who we are.

A Life of Integrity. Stand with me and lift up your Bibles and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can be what it says I can be. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024

The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:43-48, John 20:1-8, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

1 Peter 3:8-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 20, 2023

In today's study, the Apostle Peter reminds us to live in love and harmony with one another. He tells us that not only will we be blessed if we live this way, but also that when we live this way, the Lord is with us and not against us.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/RjS4qkjYuA0 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FbGGwtQCEDCesaQaLWeBD?si=14f602ebe7054bba 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Matthew 5:38-41, Psalm 34:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Aug 3, 2023

God is calling us to have his heart toward others. The Book of Jonah is a portrait of how this looks in action. It's just might be one of the toughest lessons in the Bible!

“FORGIVENESS” I. BOOK OF JONAH! A. Jonah lived in Gath Hepher, next to Nazareth 1. He’s called to travel to Nineveh 2. “Nineveh” - Capital of the Assyrian Empire...modern-day Northern Iraq. 3. ASSYRIAN EMPIRE – Huge influence at this time!! B. 2 Kings 14:25- Jonah known prophet during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 5:43, Jonah 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ