Sermons on Matthew 5:9-15:

Are You A Peacemaker?

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

“PEACEMAKER” eirenopoios {i-ray-nop-oy-os'} One that love peace; one that practices peace; one that brings about peace.

“PEACEMAKER” eirenopoios {i-ray-nop-oy-os'} One that love peace; one that practices peace; one that brings about peace. ++++++ 1. Make Peace among family members and other associates. A). THE PEACEMAKER IS ONE THAT: 1. HAS AN ATTENTIVE HEART: (Matt 5:8) “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Common Ground

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount.

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount. The following keys to happiness are especially valuable for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youthful Hall Of Fame

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Do

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Application: Do not wait until it is too late ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002

Every believer has a ministry.

We Have This Ministry 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Whether or not you know it…you have a ministry. -When you see the word ministry in the Scripture, think servant -We often think of having a ministry as having some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002

Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Peacemaker" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Jesus saw us in our "war" and in His Compassion, He longed to bring us "peace."

“The Peacemaker” Matthew 5:9 Beatitudes - #7 Intro: (Local Festival Rumble - Confrontation - Threw some weak punches - Went Home I was young - Didn’t make much sense to me) As I grew up, I realized that many people did not live “at peace” with each other. Kids vs. Kids; Kids ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002

A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sal Y Luz

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 17, 2002

Que significa ser la sal y luz del mundo? Encuentra la respuesta en este sermon.

Sal y Luz Vosotros sois la Sal de la tierra; pero si la sal perdiere su sabor, ¿Con qué será salada? No sirve mas para nada, sino para ser echada fuera y hollada por los hombres. Vosotros sois la luz del mundo; una ciudad asentada sobre un monte no se puede esconder. (Mateo 5: 13,14) LA SAL EN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Mystery Of Light Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Be His Candle? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Study on a Candle for the Lord.

I PONDER : HOW IMPORTANT CAN A LITTLE LIGHT BE? The use of a candle is a good illustration for a lesson. A good text is found in Luke 15, the Lost Chapter: Luke 15: 8 Either the woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, DOES SHE NOT LIGHT A CANDLE, AND SWEEP the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Peacemakers are blessed, said Jesus. But they are not to be confused with 2 other kinds of people ... Peace-Breakers and Peace-Fakers.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” We live in a world that is filled with (characterized by) fighting and rivalry. Every level of society is affected. In the midst of such continual strife, God calls His people to be ‘peacemakers’. “Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let His Light Shine In Your Heart

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 14, 2002

“For God, who said ‘let light shine out of darkness,’ made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6

Theme: Let His light shine in your heart Life teaches us many lessons and we can learn a lot even from the childhood games we used to play. In Blind Man’s Bluff, for those who do not remember or have never played this game before, one child is blindfolded and then he or she has to look for and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed