Sermons on Mount Hermon:

Jesus Speaks On Adultery

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 11, 2010

In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.

Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Good As Your Word

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010

God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks On Rights

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 14, 2010

Believers must be willing to give up their rights to security, retaliation, time and money in our service to others.

Jesus Speaks On Rights Matthew 5:38-42 INTRODUCTION A. Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. 1. No legal authority but had to make decisions because of military events between colonists and British. 2. By end of 1775, independence was almost inevitable. 3. Mistrust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Enemy Behavior

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010

Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Abstaining For God

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 22, 2010

Fasting is appropriate in the believer's life when mourning over sin or seeking clear direction from God.

Abstaining For God Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION A. Story of a financially depressed American couple in Switzerland. 1. Involved in program of study that lasted three years. 2. No grants or scholarships to fall back on if they ran out of money. 3. Learned of an Asian student in the theological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Just Ask! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2009

Jesus wants to see you live a blessed life. Jesus gives us the key to being blessed.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many times have we wondered why God has not blessed us in a certain way? You asked God for something from your heart only to feel that God kicked dirt in your face or that He did not hear you? • How do you feel when you hear someone speaking about how God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those

Contributed by Jerrin Mathew on May 15, 2015

it is all about beatitudes

The beatitudes come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus and recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Here Jesus states several blessings, each beginning with the phrase, "Blessed are ..." Each saying speaks of a blessing or "divine favor" bestowed upon a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

How To Be Blessed Part Iii- Build On Christ's Words Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2013

It is no coincidence that Christ started off the Sermon on the Mount with a description of those who would be blessed and then expanded on behavior, practices, and attitudes that would bring a blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Three Let us not forget that the Bible is a both a book of instructions and book about how to receive God’s blessings. As we continue to explore the theme of being blessed, once more I have to offer the following disclaimer. This is not about gaining wealth. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They Build Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the differing fouondations people can build their lives on.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY BUILD 7 12 On May 4th, just 2 months ago, the Lambro family woke to find the backyard of their Windermere home gone. Over night a sinkhole had formed that grew to more than 100 x 50 feet and swallowed a hammock and 4 trees. Last month, on June 21st, Susan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They View Salvation Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the requirements for salvation and how you can KNOW you are a Christian.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW SALVATION - Matthew 7:13-23 On April 13th, 2008, Oprah Winfrey said that Jesus could not be the only way to God. She went on to ask about “People who live on the planet in places where they never even hear the name of Jesus”. Even more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012

In series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal). Addresses priorities in the Christian life. Suitable for graduations.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE WORLD 6 12 Matthew 6:19-34 This time of year we have our young people graduating from high school and college, while others are finishing one grade and moving on to the next. Sarah McDaniel will be graduating this afternoon. It’s part of growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Repentant Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

“Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist