Sermons on Mattityahu 5:46:

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

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What?! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

Loving a neighbour can be hard enough, but loving an enemy? What was Jesus thinking? How do we respond when people treat us poorly, insult us, ridicule us, or set themselves up against us in our homes, our schools, our places of work and our communities

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:43-48 - February 12, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #17 Picture this: Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Heart Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2008

Part 3 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the importance of the heart when it comes to the way we live and make choices.

The Kingdom Heart Part 3 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 17, 2008 People live from the heart. We just do. We were meant to. God created us to be people with emotions, with feelings, and those feelings were intended to guide us into living the “good” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-48

Denomination: Free Methodist

Satisfying The Father Hunger Within

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Our heavenly Father can and will satisfy the Father hunger within us.

Satisfying the Father Hunger Within Intro: Today we are reminded of one of the greatest needs that can be found in our world and our community. “It is being recognized more and more. Its effects are being felt over several generations. It is repairable only by the men in our society. It is within ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010

Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 20 - You Think You’re So Perfect! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus says "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). What is that supposed to mean? Like, that’s impossible, right?

Matthew 5 - Part 19 - YOU THINK YOU’RE SO PERFECT! Jesus says "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). What is that supposed to mean? Like, that’s impossible, right? In fact there are a number of contradictions in this section of the Bible, until you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2009

Jesus calls us to love those who are hard for US to love

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • It is not always easy to love others. We picture love as something that is feeling based or emotional based. • For most people, it is easy to love people close to them. We can love our children, our spouses, our family and friends. We can love people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012

As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology 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 “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With It Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when that which is good is being called evil and that which is evil is being called good by more people than we want to admit, mature Christians stick to that greatest of all commandments of our Lord - Agape!

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

The Superhumans

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 9, 2020

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us that not only are we capable of living more powerful lives than other humans, but that He expects us too! We're eagles living in a chicken's world!

THE SUPERHUMANS Mt. 5:46-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHEERFUL GIVER 1. Hoping to develop his son’s character, a father gave his son a $20 bill and a $1 bill as he was dropping him off for children’s church. 2. After church, the father asked him which he had put in the offering. The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surpassing Life Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018

Jesus spoke revolutionary thoughts with his disciples. He became the first person on the earth who spoke on forgivness and practised. Especially forgiving the enemies. This sermon takes you to live a examplery life.

Text: Mathew 5:21-48 Theme: New Life Values Plato likened the soul of a man to a charioteer whose task was to drive two horses. One is reason another is passion. Life is a conflict between these two. There is an inner tension between the good and the evil, Spiritual and carnal. All are living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Methodist

Love: The Greatest Challenge Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Challenge Matthew 5: 43 – 48 We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. Eighty people laughed and learned together as, hopefully, we grew in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Methodist

Let Love Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

The magnificence of love as defined by the advent, life and death of Jesus, challenges Christians to rise above the mediocrity of love as defined by the world to seek the highest good of everyone.

Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The Walking Dead” describes the life in which love is markedly absent. “Alive Forevermore” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Disciples Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019

This message looks at what is behind Jesus' command for us to go the second mile. It's in the second mile that Jesus is most often glorified.

Disciples Go The Second Mile Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Text Genesis 24:9-20 How many of us are “it must be fair” kind of people? We are not going to do anything unless its fair or we are treated fairly. We show up to do something for God and then get angry because not enough showed up so we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed