Sermons on Mount Ebal:

On Solid Ground

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things:

On Solid Ground Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things: 1st—the path they will follow, 2ndly—the teachers they will listen to, and 3rdly—what will they do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mere Prefessing...not Enough Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 21:Sermon on the Mount Series - Not everyone who says to me "Lord, Lord", will enter the Kingdom of Heaven...

The Great Commission Part 21 – Sermon on the Mount – Mere Professing Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Paul’s testimony that he gave the crowds in the temple mount that had rioted trying to kill him

Text: Acts 21:27-22:30, Title: Can I Get a Witness? Date/Place: NRBC, 3/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the little bird who decided not to fly south for the winter… B. Background to passage: remember that for the sake of the church Paul has been going through a purification ritual in line with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Mountains Won't Move

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

We will face obstacles as we strive onward to Mount Zion but we must see them as opportunities for ministry

"When Mountains Won't Move" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church “I am bound for Mount Zion way up on a hill.And if anyone is going to make it, surely I will." Those words seem to sum up our mission as we travel along our pilgrim's journey. We seek to obtain that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Practicing Wise Christianity Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

What does it mean to be happy? What does Jesus intend for us to do and be according to His Sermon on the Mount?

This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5:1-12. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside your bulletin and the Scriptures are printed on the back of the insert. (ME) (INTRODUCTION) This morning we will begin a series of sermons focusing on the teaching of Christ found in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024

This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:18-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the principles of the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on understanding and applying the Beatitudes and discerning false prophets in our lives.

Welcome, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. As we come together today, let us cast aside the cares and concerns of the world outside, and instead focus our hearts and minds on ...read more

Topics: God's Ways, Beatitudes, Prayer

Matthew 6 – Part 1 – Forget The Rewards, I’ll Do It For Free! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 29, 2010

REWARDS IN HEAVEN. Somehow that seems wrong to me. Surely heaven is enough reward and besides, if all sin is regarded as the same and deserving of hell, how can good deeds then be rated on a scale, and rewarded accordingly?

Matthew 6 – Part 1 – FORGET THE REWARDS, I’LL DO IT FOR FREE! Everywhere I look people offer me rewards if I buy this or shop at their store, or buy petrol at certain petrol stations. I am rewarded on my credit card if I buy a certain amount using their card. People at the Super ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Changed Church Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

Today's passage provides the context for what we know as the Lord’s Prayer. A Google search for the word “prayer” generates approximately 82,400,000 results. Let’s explore what Jesus reveals in Matthew 6 regarding the Practice of Prayer.

The Practice of Prayer • Matthew 6:1, 5-8 • April 24/25 As we cont. in our Behind Closed Doors Series, we come today to the passage which provides the context for what we know as the Lord’s Prayer (series after Mother’s Day). Prayer is an exhaustive topic. There is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Backbone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2009

What does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness?

God has given us a picture of the Christian person in the Beatitudes – an authentic picture of Jesus and those who would follow Him. The Beatitudes begin with the poor in spirit, those who have realized their own inadequacy in spiritual things; they seek for something outside of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Are They Getting The Message? Matthew 5:14-16

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 19, 2009

Over 70% of our communication is non-verbal so when Jesus said ’let your light shine’ what does this say about the message our lives communicate to others?

17.5.09 COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL Matthew 5:14-16 INTRO How skilled are we at communicating? Perhaps not as skilled as we think. It is easy to send the wrong message without knowing it. Examples There is a famous example of a message that was sent in WWII ‘Send reinforcements we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist