Sermons on Matthew 5:4-5:

03. A Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2023

There are 9 words in biblical Greek that can be used to express grief or sorrow. the word Jesus uses for mourning is the strongest of all the Greek verbs. It is reserved for mourning the dead and it is used to describe our relationship toward sin

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come to the second of the Beatitudes in the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Last week we heard the words of Jesus, in Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Brethren

04. Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 28, 2023

The Beatitudes continue with blessings for the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We continue today with our study of the Sermon on the Mount with 2 more Beatitudes. These are foundational characteristics about what it means to be a citizen in God’s Kingdom. Matthew’s Gospel introduces Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Attitudes For Revival: Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 6, 2023

How do we posture ourselves for Revival? This message draws upon the Beatitudes for answers to that question.

I want to share with you eight keys attitudes for revival. I confess up front that this list is not original with me. I got it from the greatest revivalist who ever lived. He shared these insights at the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount. We often refer to these eight attitudes of heart as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, James 4:6-17, Psalm 111:10, Luke 6:26, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 2:1-13, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 7:36-48, Psalm 84:10, Psalm 83:11, James 5:16, Matthew 5:24, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiving And Being Forgiven

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Overcoming the debilitating ailment of unforgiveness.

Let's talk about our doctors today. How do you know you have a good doctor? It's not just tied to his medical school or training. A good doctor applies that knowledge well. A good doctor knows what questions to ask. A good doctor discerns what symptoms mean and prescribes the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Revival: Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 13, 2023

"Blessed are those who mourn." How does this beatitude instruct us to position ourselves for revival? Is there a mindset here necessary for operating in a revival?

Intro How do we posture ourselves to be used by God? What attitudes of heart invite the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? We find answers to these questions in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began that sermon in Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes he shares eight attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 23:37, Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 6:21-25, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes 7:1-3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Find Happiness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 14, 2023

People want their happiness more than anything else. God wants our holiness more than anything else. If we seek a holy life as spelled out in the beatitudes, we will find happiness.

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS - GOODNESS, SERVICE AND HOPE “Blessed (happy, to be envied) are you who mourn, etc… Matt. 5:3 / Luke 6:20 We are all searching for the same thing. Some seek it by getting married, and others by staying single. Some turn to God to find it, and others turn away. Some seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meek Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 32:9, Titus 3:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Merciful Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 4, 2023

Most people think we should be merciful to other people. But is their understanding of mercy biblical? This message expounds the 5th Beatitude: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.”i Do you need mercy from God? Do you need a lot of mercy from the Lord? Do you need contined mercy from the Lord? Our answer to those questions alerts us to the importance of this text. Jesus is giving us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Peter 1:3, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 9:36, Acts 3:1-10, 1 John 3:17, Proverbs 19:17, Mark 10:47, Romans 10:10-14, Matthew 18:23-35, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 9:13, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The "be" Attitudes 01

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This is the first message in a series on the sermon on the mount. This message and several afterwards focus on the beatitudes. This message is meant to introduce the series

INTRODUCTION: IT CAN EASILY BE SAID BY WHAT WE HAVE JUST SEEN THAT OUR ATTITUDE AFFECTS ARE ALTITUDE. WHEN JESUS WAS ON EARTH, HE WAS HERE TO BE PRESENTED AND ACCEPTED AS THE MESSIAH. WERE THAT TO ACTUALLY HAVE HAPPENED, BIBLICAL SCHOLARS CONCLUDE THAT THIS WOULD HAVE BROUGHT THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series by looking at "blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth."

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 04 THE BEATITUDES INTRODUCTION: I HOPE YOU HAVE BEGUNTO NOTICE FROM THE GIRST TWO BEATITUDES THAT WE HAVE LOOKED AT TOGETHER, IS THAT LIVING OUT THE SECOND ONE WAS A LITTLE HARDER THAN LIVING OUT THE FIRST ONE. AS WE HAVE ALREADY SEEN, THE BEATITUDES CAN BE SAID TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 05

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series with "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied."

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 05 THE BEATITUDES MATTHEW 5:3–6 “BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 4BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED. 5 BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH. 6BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Magnificent Meekness

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 18, 2024

Biblical meekness is having the power to act yet holding back until we are led to act by the Holy Spirit. This is magnificent meekness and it is different than potential. God grants us the power of His meekness today and fully equips us to do whatever He is calling us to do.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ESV) What does it mean to be meek in a biblical sense? Dr. Richard Tow describes it well in his book, “Beatitudes of Christ.” On page 65, he says, “Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is a manifestation of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Judges 21:25, Ephesians 6:10, Psalm 23:3

A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restrained Power Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: RESTRAINED POWER A. Walk up to a group of BOYS playing basketball or baseball and ask what quality each of them would like to possess, and you’ll get answers like: “To run fast.” “To jump high.” “To be strong.” 1. Not a single one of them would answer, “I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ