Sermons on Mount Ebal:

The Beatitudes Part Iii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is the third in a series on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Part III Script: Mt. 5:9ff Type: Expos/series Where: GNBC 2-4-18 Intro: Pastor Keith Krell states the following: I have always been amused by oxymorons. An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory words that shouldn’t be linked together. Let me offer a few examples: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worry In The Christian's Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 26, 2010

Believers have no reason to worry about today or tommow, for God has promised to supply all our needs.

Worry in the Christian’s Life Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Reporter who visits an unusual woman. 1. Widow who raised 6 children and adopted 6 more. 2. Asked, “How have you been able to raise all these children by yourself-and do it so well?” 3. Lady, “It’s very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Three Results Of God's Love

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 28, 2010

Experiencing God's love will enable us to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Three Results of God’s Love Matthew 7:7-12 INTRODUCTION A. Ancient rabbi tale of selecting a spot for a temple. 1. Two brothers lived on adjacent farms, worked the fields and divided the harvest. 2. One season, after a plentiful harvest, the married brother sat with his family and thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know Who You Are

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 2, 2010

Our lives must be built on the solid foundation of faith in Christ.

How To Know Who You Are Matthew 7:21-29 INTRODUCTION A. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s definition of salvation. 1. German theologian aware of the deception and delusion of the Lutheran church of his day. 2. Described their teaching as “cheap grace.” 3. Profession of faith was carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 23, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked to describe what it means to be blessed our answers probably would not be what we find here in this list. Jesus’ is about to give us a new understanding about what brings blessedness.

“The Be-Attitudes” (Part One) Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessed is all throughout the bible-220 times in the NIV. The term is used in the first chapter of the bible and the last chapter of the bible. The word blessed in the Greek does have a connection to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Be-Attitudes (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 30, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. We wouldn’t consider what we see here to bring blessedness. Let's see why it does.

The Be-Attitudes (part two) Recap: Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We typically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaning On A Rock

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, who do you, think of when someone says, “She is my rock” or “He is my rock.”? I know you must think of Jesus. The Rock, for it was Jesus, who quenched the thirst of man unto everlasting life.

LEANING ON A ROCK By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 26, 2018) “And the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:25, King James Version [The sermon on the mount]) Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25

Denomination: Friends

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 29, 2017

In the opening of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about eight ways we can experience God's blessing, God's assurance that all will be well despite our feelings in the moment. Some blessings are for now; others for the life ahead. Jesus fulfills all!

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! What if you could be content no matter how tough life got? What if you could know for certain that things would turn out ok? Jesus says you can, without a doubt. Today I have a sermon on a sermon, in fact the most famous sermon ever preached! Matthew 5-7 contains Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Heard It Said... (Anger, Lust) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022

Jesus gets to the root of murder and adultery

“You Have Heard It Said…” (Anger and Lust) Matthew 5:21-30 NOW – I want to start off this morning with some words that Paul (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) penned to the church of Rome. GO AHEAD AND TURN – to Romans chapter 13, or follow along on the screen. Let no debt remain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritually Poor Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 16, 2022

A look at the beatitudes for the twenty first century

There are many things that are titled “The greatest…..” • The greatest team • The greatest movie • The greatest song • The greatest showman When it comes to sermons, we can find online “the greatest” Spurgeon Dr Lockridge Billy Graham The winner of that title, the greatest sermon is usually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Jesus And The Law.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2023

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

JESUS AND THE LAW. Matthew 5:17-26. MATTHEW 5:17. Jesus’ statement is emphatic: - “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom the law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise And Foolish Man Series

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 10, 2023

We have all sang the song, and we all know this story, but we can still learn something new from Jesus today when we hear Him speak to us about how the wise and foolish man built their houses on the rock and the sand...and how this impacts their foundations...

So, a few weeks ago we started a new sermon series called the Sermon on the mount. I love this series because we honestly get to see Jesus’ ministry at it’s core…we see Him speaking to His followers, His people, and we hear exactly what He is all about…we also get a glimpse into the type of teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Elijah's Confrontation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 16, 2023

This is from a series on the life of Elijah.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Hungry - Matthew 5:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

The entire Sermon on the Mount is on the topic of righteousness. This message offers a clear, detailed definition of righteousness. There are also so very encouraging remarks about the reason why believers hunger and thirst for righteousness (it’s because we crave God’s favor).

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Warning To The Worthless - Matthew 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 8, 2024

Salt had a lot of uses in the ancient world. Which one of them did Jesus have in mind when he used the analogy of salt and light? This message will give you both insight and motivation on how to be a good witness at work and in the world.

Matthew 5:13-19 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13