Sermons on Matthew 5:6-15:

Pure In Heart

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened.

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God – Matthew 5:8 It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened. Samuel learned this lesson when he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Revival And The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023

This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 58:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023

The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

How To Be Great In God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 13, 2023

It is God's desire that we live so that our lives will be great in His Kingdom I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

HOW TO BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM Let’s stand together and please open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “How to be Great in God’s Kingdom.” It is my hope that everyone here wants to be called great in God’s kingdom and if so, then this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, Revelation 3:21, Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 20:26-28, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithfulness That Brings Great Rewards Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 17, 2023

God promises great rewards for those who are faithful to Him. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

FAITHFULNESS THAT BRINGS GREAT REWARD Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 and Luke 16 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “Faithfulness that Brings Great Reward.” This is the first of two sermons on faithfulness. In today’s message I want you to see the eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21, Luke 16:10, Revelation 14:12, Revelation 2:10, Matthew 10:32, Matthew 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Keys To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2023

Effectiveness in prayer is more than a matter of volume. We pray in the context of our relationship with God. We learn to align ourselves with the will of God so that we are partnering with him rather than trying to persuade him. This message teaches how to pray in faith for results.

Intro In this message we will review five keys to answered prayer. When we make our requests to God, we are not just fulfilling a religious duty. We are interacting with our Heavenly Father concerning a perceived need. Our petition is not effective until we either get the answer or get counsel from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26, Matthew 6:8-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 John 5:14-15, Luke 12:32, Psalm 92:1, Philippians 4:4-8, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How Bright Is Your Light?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 17, 2023

Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a moral compass, and to live pointing to THE WAY to GOD, while warning others of the perils ahead. So, How Bright is Your Light?

2023.07.16.Sermon Notes. HOW BRIGHT IS YOUR LIGHT? Be the light of GOD to this world of darkness William Akehurst, HSWC. BIG IDEA: Scripture calls us to Be the Light of GOD to this world of darkness. As believers, we have part of the restraint of evil in this world. We have GOD’s WORD in us as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

9 - 1peter 3:13-22 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 25, 2023

In today's study, Peter reminds us that suffering for the sake of Christ is worth it, as we're walking in the footsteps of our Master, who Himself was ill treated for nothing wrong that He had done.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/HQwMdDiZoL8 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/03NUxHdzjTaHeIqvhz3Ont?si=c62e66bc16a649b4 1 Peter 3:13-17 13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2023

We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ.

Righteousness July 23, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are made righteous in God’s sight by His work through Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:21 Supplemental Passage: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist

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

Sermon On The Hidden World

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 1, 2023

Amongst its many definitions, a journey through life could be regarded as experiencing wonder, challenges, extreme highs and lows, celebrations, special moments and memories that trend a general lifestyle as a human being.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “The one who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The one who walks alone, is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 reminds us: So we do not lose heart. Though our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:17, Jeremiah 29:11, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14

Being Light Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 14, 2023

The Beatitudes teach the qualities that God works in the character of Christ's disciples. Then in Matthew 5:13-16 the emphasis turns to the influence Christians are to have in the world around them. The point of our text is that we let our light shine.

Intro Immediately following the Beatitudes, Jesus uses two metaphors to declare the task given to his followers in the world. Those two metaphors are salt and light. We have examined the first one. Now we want to learn from the second metaphor, light. Our text today is Matt 5:14-16: "You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:27-29, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:1-9, Matthew 28:19-20, John 13:34-35, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 19:10, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Vision Of God Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2023

"The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and explore together how purity of heart leads us to witness the visions of God.

Introduction My sermon today revolves around the profound truth that "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." This concept resonates deeply with our faith and aligns with the teachings of the Bible. So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 10:1-6, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022

Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church