Sermons on Matthew 5:41-50:

The Wise Guys Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 1 – 12

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 The Wise Guys Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It’s Not Just A Title Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 1 – 12

Matthew 5: 1 – 12 It’s Not Just A Title And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 13 – 16

Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Pass The Salt Please 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 13 – 23

Matthew 2: 13 – 23 Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

‘nutin’ But ‘da’ Truth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 17 – 20

Matthew 5: 17 – 20 ‘Nutin’ But ‘Da’ Truth 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Murderer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 21 – 26

Matthew 5: 21 – 26 Murderer 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Eye Left Handed Men Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 27 – 37

Matthew 5: 27 – 37 One Eye Left Handed Men 27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 38 – 48

Matthew 5: 38 – 48 The Golden Rule 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord's Supper Meditation #2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Another view from Matthew's Gospel for the Lord's Supper

When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to take a fourfold look. 1. WE LOOK BACK – Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 11:26 that by partaking of the Lord’s Supper “you proclaim the Lord’s death”. ------------------------------------------------------- First, we look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 27, 2019

The vital Message Matthew places at the end of his Gospel.

THE MISSION Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction We come to the end of Matthew’s Gospel. At the end of the account of Jesus’ life is the urgent message of the Messiah’s Mission to save the world. Everything Jesus did led to this crucial moment. We should pray to be on fire with the mission of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Foretells The Future! Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 9, 2020

Matthew 24 looks into the near future and the distant future.

Full manuscript follows outline... 1. Jesus is on the Mt of Olives Across The Valley From The Temple. • Jesus will ascend from the Mt of Olives (Acts 1:10-12) • Jesus will return on the Mt. of Olives. (Zech 14:4) 2. Jesus Gives A Prophesy of The Temple’s Demise: v. 2, 15-21 • AD 66, riots broke ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Is Good That Does Us Good

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 22, 2021

Wisdom is justified of her children (Matthew 11:19)

First Corinthians chapter 12 contains words that summarize the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit. Some of those gifts are common gifts and others are relatively rare. Now there are various sciences that coalesce with each other and cannot easily be understood in isolation from one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6, Matthew 11:19

Ministry Methods Questioned

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 19, 2022

Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him and then eats with sinners

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 1) Mark 2:13-18 Good Morning, Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Resurrection

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2020

They are “as the angels of God in heaven” (Matthew 22:30).

THE REALITY OF RESURRECTION. Matthew 22:23-33. There have probably always been, and always will be, people whose so-called ‘faith’ is defined not so much by what they BELIEVE, as by what they DO NOT BELIEVE. Yet people will stand and rattle off ‘their’ Creeds without a thought, and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel Reduced To One

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 30, 2007

Matthew’s quotation of Hosea is extremely helpful for interpreting Biblical prophecy. God’s promises to the nation of Israel have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.

- The first time I read our text for today several years ago, “Out of Egypt I called my son” I thought no big deal. That makes sense, Jesus is God’s son. It makes perfect sense. - Then I started to think about it some more – it says that this happened to fulfill what the Lord had said through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran