Sermons on Mattityahu 5:46:

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Troy Richards on Apr 26, 2011

A look at raising the bar as described in the Sermon on the Mount.

-for the last few weeks here at Fishers UMC we have been taking a look at Jesus’ famous Sermon On The Mount found at the beginning of Matthew. It’s really one of the few times where we have an actual “sermon” from Jesus. Most other teaching came in the form of Him talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Dos And Don'ts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 11, 2011

Is Jesus a legalist? Are we really supposed to follow what he says?

I knew a woman who stopped for a few drinks every night after work to let traffic die down, then drove home, about a 45 minute drive in lower mainland traffic. She would say, “I’m fine, I’ve never had an accident and there are never any roadblocks on my route home. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

The Perfect Hole

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012

A different understanding of "Be ye perfect" (Matt. 5:48) that talks about 1. The perfection OF Christ, the perfection IN Christ and the perfection LIKE Christ.

The Perfect Hole Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying Your Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012

Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Una Persona Brillante Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta.

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta. Para llegar a ser una persona brillante se requiere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

From Cheek To Cheek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013

"Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013

The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service.

The Extra Mile January 27, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Bear The Family Resemblance?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Feb 23, 2013

No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships. God wants us to be a part of His family, He wants us to live together as a family and to love each other as a true neighbor. In God’s family there should not be any enemies.

WHAT IF SOMEONE WALKED INTO YOUR LIFE, SOMEONE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN OR MET BEFORE AND THAT PERSON CLAIMED TO BE YOUR LONG LOST BROTHER OR SISTER? ONE THING FOR SURE YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY ASKED SOME VERY PERTINENT QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO VALIDATE THEIR CLAIM AND WHILE YOUR ASKING QUESTIONS YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Promises And Payback: The Christian Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.

The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus speaks concerning making oaths, retaliations and dealing with our enemies.

The Saying of Jesus Part 7 Matt. 5:33-48 Jesus in this public address is expounding of the law and challenging the listener to consider the whole law with its spiritual implications. The subject of marriage and divorce has become complicated today not because of God’s position on marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They Related To Enemies And Abuse Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount- Christians are Abnormal - Looks at a Christian response to abuse and insult.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY RELATE TO ENEMIES AND ABUSE Matthew 5:38-48 April 15, 2012 Before I address our topic for this morning, I want to confess that what the Bible says is not always easy to do and I have on occasion struggled in this very area myself. Several years ago a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012

A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: *other

Love Your Enemies!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2014

Love Your Enemies! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMONOUTLINE: • THREE MISTAKES THE JEWISH LEADERS MADE; • Mistake #1: They qualified God’s law. • Mistake #2: They omitted God’s law. • Mistake #3: They added to God’s law. • THREE TRUTHS THAT JESUS EMPHASISED: • Fact #1: Love is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist