Sermons on Matthew 6:1-4:

Giving Alms Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven

Introduction A. A hiker came across another guy lying under a tree, but the shade of the tree was not on the napper’s face. The hiker said to the man under the tree, “why don’t you move so that you’re in the shade?” The man on the ground replied, “if I wait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 30, 2016

This series is based on the movie, War Room. This lesson is a reminder of God's Expectation of our prayers. It is not, "If" but "When" we pray.

1. A few weeks ago I attended a conference put on by "Strategic Renewal." While I was there I purchased a T-shirt with the slogan, "Make the Church Great Again." Perhaps one of the ways God will make the church great again is through the prayers of His people. 2. We know that God is anxious to hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Do we really want to know and do God's will?

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #5 TITLE: Thy Will Be Done TEXT: Matthew 6:1-10 INTRO: Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Bread Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Praying for God's Provision

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #6 TITLE: Give Us Bread TEXT: Matthew 6:1-11 INTRO: The first part of the Lord's prayer is about God: “Thy Name...”, “Thy kingdom...”, and “Thy will...” Today we begin with the second part, where we turn from praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Side Effects Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

side effect of being born again

1. Being born again will cause a variety of good works in your life - vs. 1-4 2. Being born again will cause an urge to pray - vs. 5-13 3. Being born again will make it difficult to withhold forgiveness - vs. 14-15 4. Being born again may occasionally interrupt your appetite - vs. 16-18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017

I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Put Of Jail, Free!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Success?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is really only one question by which we evaluate all of life, and all human activity: Is it pleasing to God?

Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny tells of the life of Bartholomew Roberts, one of the great sea captains. He commanded 3 ships-The Fortune, The Good Fortune and the Royal Fortune. Back in his day the ships musicians were on call to provide music anytime of the day or night. But his musicians got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Helpful And Harmful Hypocrisy

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Man is the most clever creature when it comes to figuring out how to get his own way. Hypocrisy, or pretending something that isn't so, is one of his best methods.

Every able bodied man in Russia must serve in the army, but Abe managed to remain quietly on his farm year after year. One day his neighbor asked him, "Abe, how does a strong young man like you manage to get by without being drafted for the Red Army?" "That is what I am asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Prevent Being Out Of Order

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

With the motivation of love man can turn problems into blessings and bring order out of chaos, and harmony out of discord. By cooperation men can make plans where everyone comes out a winner.

After World War II there were five army dumps in France full of machinery. It was too good to throw away, and yet not good enough to hall back to the United States. It was a major problem. The Quakers saw an opportunity for service, and so they offered the United States Army 200,000 francs for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

The Reward Motive

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The evil man out of God's will, and the righteous in center of God's will may both be motivated by the love of reward. It is obviously a subject then that needs to be seen from both the vicious and the virtuous side.

A 16th century German monk discovered the power of religious bribery. The children showed great reluctance in learning their prayers. Scolding and punishing them did not improve things, and so he tried offering them a reward. Tradition has it that he took thin strips of dough and twisted them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

The Simple Life Style

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Each individual Christian needs to keep asking themselves, how can I simplify my life, not for the sake of simplicity, but for the sake of the kingdom of God.

I've always loved the Cinderella story, and have read it to my granddaughter, and listened to it on record many times. It is a story that fits so well in our culture. From rags to riches is the American dream come true. The poor little servant girl escapes from the wash water to live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Successful Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

If success is pleasing God, and God is not pleased with all kinds of external forms and activities, where the heart is far from him, than it follows that the only road to spiritual success is the road to inner space.

Henry Brown prayed for a way to escape. He was a slave in Richmond, Virginia, and desperately wanted to be free. He finally felt his prayer was answered when he was inspired by a unique idea. He had the plantation carpenter construct a box the same size of the largest boxes that were shipped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Since God Sees Us Every Moment... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 13, 2021

Since God sees us every moment, we should... 1. Be generous givers (vs. 1-3). 2. Be people of prayer (vs. 5-8). 3. Pay attention to our attitudes (vs. 1-6). 4. Rejoice in our rewards from God (vs. 3-4, 6). 5. Recognize that we can always rely on God (vs. 7-8).

Since God Sees Us Every Moment... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 8, 2013 (Revised February 13, 2021) MESSAGE: *Tonight, in the Lord's Sermon on the Mount we are in Matthew 6:1-8. Here, Jesus teaches us some important lessons about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist