Sermons on Matthew 5:48-49:

Jesus Indicts The World

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2020

Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Let’s find Jesus. Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46.

Prelude: Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46. Story: Disaster Response A fellow pastor helped after a national disaster. Some crews repaired church buildings, packed up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 14, 2020

There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players.

Two Visits from Gabriel Christmas Eve 2020 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrible Last Days - A Survey Of Mark 13 Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Mark 13, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are all dedicated to the prophetic warning given by the Lord Jesus to His disciples as what to expect as it pertains to the spread of the Gospel and the increasing evil of the world.

Apostate Judaism has had its last chance. Jesus had finished with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and others who had challenged His authority, teachings, and miracles. He will again face them on the day of His crucifixion. He had shed tears over Jerusalem and had pronounced judgment upon it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31, Mark 13:3-27, Luke 21:7-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Eat Locusts And Wild Honey To Please God - John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

John makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and then passes from the scene after his execution. His life and testimony are powerful lessons for all of us. What can we learn?

CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – JOHN THE BAPTIST Message:- WE MUST EAT LOCUSTS AND WILD HONEY TO PLEASE GOD PART 1: THE PERSON AND CHARACTER OF JOHN THE BAPTISER We will look at the life of this man who stands out in his generation. He makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:28, Matthew 3:1-15, John 3:30, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek Right

Contributed by Ikenna Uleanya on Aug 21, 2025

Seek Right discusses JESUS instruction in Matthew 6:24; 31-34 to set our heart first on the kingdom of GOD... It explains what the kingdom of GOD means, with bible references

SEEK RIGHT Text : Matthew 6:24; 31-34 (KJV) 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. ' 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:31-34

Fasting (2024)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 25, 2024

'Fasting' - Matthew chapter 6 verses 14-18 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: What is fasting? Question #2: Should Christian’s fast? Question #3: What will fasting do for me? Question #4: How should I fast SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common? • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Pray Simply Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)

HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Samuel 3:10, 1 Kings 18:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should Christians Get Involved In Politics?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to every area of our lives, including our engagement with political and civic matters.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to address a topic that has sparked much debate among believers: should Christians get involved in politics? As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Salt Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 31, 2023

Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus turned the instruction from character qualities of his followers to their function in the world as salt and light. Matthew 5:13 warns about failing to function as salt.

Intro We have found in our study of the Beatitudes that a certain kind of person is blessed (approved and favored by God). This follower of Christ has the same characteristics developed in him that we see in Christ. He is poor in spirit, mournful of anything that does not glorify God, meek, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 3:1-19, Luke 14:35, 2 Corinthians 11:4-15, John 17:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Message #2: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This MESSAGE SERIES is focusing on the topic of stewardship. Today in Message #2, we are going to look at 3 foundational PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP that are found in the parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30.

Matthew 25:14-30- “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before Joseph Could Pray Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 15, 2023

I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were espoused to be married and in the blink of an eye everything changed.

“Before Joseph Could Pray” Matthew 1:18-25 Ever had a time in your life when you thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that was not what happened? I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Courage, Not Fear

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2024

The theme of this message—overcoming fear with courage. Jesus's disciples in Matthew 14 had the opportunity to exhibit courage, and we do too. The key is fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Today I want us to look at replacing our fear with courage. Are any of you afraid of heights? I'll have to admit that I am one that is very afraid of heights. When I was in my teenage years, I was helping my dad and brother replace the water lines and sucker rods in his well. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Baptist