Sermons on Mattityahu 5:12:

The Jesus Manifesto Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus gives us a picture of Kingdom life. He doesn’t give us a to-do list. It’s much deeper than that. These are the characteristics that a Christian exhibits in a lost and dying world.

The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5:1-12) 6-24-18 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Your Wife Ain’t Your Momma! Have you ever had a sermon dramatically change your life? Has a sermon ever rocked your soul to the point that you still remember it years later? The year was 1995. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Persecution Paradox Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We shouldn’t be surprised when persecution comes. In fact, Jesus closes out the section of the Beatitudes with a paradox. We will be persecuted. It’s inevitable. But the blessing we will receive is out of this world!

The Jesus Manifesto: The Persecution Paradox Matthew 5:10-12 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams It Has Begun It’s been fourteen months since that fateful day in September 2026. In a landmark, unprecedented seven to three vote, the Supreme Court labeled Christianity a “hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed… Praise Be!

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 14, 2026

The Beatitudes expose neutral faith, declaring where life with God truly exists and refusing to let blessing remain comfortable.

“Blessed…” That word is so familiar to us that it barely registers anymore. We hear it and we nod. We hear it and we assume we know what comes next. Blessed — we think — means approved. Comfortable. Favored. Safe. Almost instinctively, the response follows. Praise be. We say it quickly. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 3:15-17, Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Happy Are The Humble -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2019

If you want to be truly happy, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and accepting persecution.

Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to teach you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019

Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Hebrews 10:32-36, Hebrews 11:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025

You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shutting The Lions' Mouths

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2025

How can we stand strong when others are against us, when others speak evil against us, when others tell on us to get us in trouble, or when others persecute us? Can I have faith when people are out to get me? Dare to be a Daniel!

INTRODUCTION: The Story of Tattletale Johnny- In Sunday School, little Johnny was told that they all needed to keep their eyes closed during the prayer. But when he discovered that a classmate wasn’t following the rules, he took it upon himself to inform the teacher. For a brief moment, Johnny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Winners And Losers In The Super Bowl Of Life.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 28, 2026

The Beatitudes are more about those that lose seemingly, however those who follow Christ are the winners even if they lose.

Blessed are the Winners and The Losers Matthew 5:1-12 1. Today is Super Bowl Sunday Matthew 5:1-12 • In Levi Stadium in California a NFL referee will toss a coin. Moments later, Super Bowl LX will be under way. • New England and Seattle will pound each other for several bone-jarring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Plan For True Success: Seek Justice; Seek Humility

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2026

We are blessed in our poverty of spirit, our recognition of what is lacking in life, because that leaves us open to Him filling us with His Spirit.

Fourth Sunday Integral 2026 Today our Introit sings “Save us, O Lord our God and gather us from the nations to give thanks to your holy name and make it our glory to praise you.” Isn’t that a prayer that God take us to heaven? We should plead to God every day that He save us from our own sinful ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:45-62, Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Luke 1:38, Psalm 146:6-10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 5:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- The Beatitudes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 31, 2026

God is recognized in new manner.

The problem with happy is that it is linked with happenstance—it depends on what is happening to you. If you want to feel happy for a lifetime, become a Gardner, if you want to feel happy for a moment, eat a carb! Perfect happiness is “blessed” as is the Beatific Vision, and that is where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Kingdom Like No Other Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 6, 2026

Jesus has come to fulfill the law, not do away with it. However, the focus shifts to fulfilling the law in Jesus’s way rather than Moses’s.

A Kingdom Like No Other Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult The World of Jesus / Kingdom / Matthew 5:1–20 Jesus has come to fulfill the law, not do away with it. However, the focus shifts to Jesus’s way of fulfilling the law, rather than Moses’s. INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a new series called The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2024

NOVEMBER 1st, 2023.

Year A, ALL SAINTS DAY. Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 A). CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 2. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roast Pigeons Flew Into His Mouth? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 30, 2019

Being a saint is not just about having roast pigeons fly into your mouth. What does God want you and me to be? A sermon for All Saints Day preached in 2013 at St Peter's Eaton Square

.................................................................................................................................. Fr David Rocks OP tells the story of how he went into his church school, St Dominics, to talk about All Saints day. The theme for the mass:God calls each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Prescription For Happiness Sermon I: Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus had pity on folks searching for happiness, so "How to be Happy" was the first lesson he taught in his Sermon on the Mount. He said to start with an attitude of dependence on the Lord!

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Ii: Be A Mourner Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus pitied unhappy folks, so He taught eight attitudes to help us discover true happiness, the second being our need to discover God's comfort during times of sorrow.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:4