Sermons on Mount Of Temptation:

Ask, Seek, Knock - Grow! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2010

A look at on going growth in God and our understanding of his word.

With a New Year, you may have been one of many to have made a resolution. You know the sort of thing; I’m going to loose six kilograms, that’s one I probably should have made! I’m going to work harder at my job, at school, at keeping the garage tidy. I’m going to give up this, that or some other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Now for the rest of chapter 7 we have what I think is the most important summary in the entire Bible, showing us exactly what the future holds for us and the basic choices we have to make.

Jesus has just spent probably several hours on this hot hillside teaching his disciples what a Christian is, what effect they are to have on the world, what his role was in coming to earth, and then giving many illustrations of Christian attitudes and behaviours that define us as Children of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

We've Must Get To Holy Ground

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 23, 2014

This text reminds us that our goal in life should be neither reaching high ground nor good ground, but rather holy ground; woe be unto us if we use elevation and wealth as substitutes for being holy.

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Joshua 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Positive Influence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2015

Live what you preach.

HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jul 8, 2015

Beatitudes 5-7 Mercy, Purity, Peacemaker

This morning we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount by looking at the last part of the Beatitudes that shows us what happens when a person comes into a relationship with Jesus Christ. A true believer is not simply a person who walks an aisle, says a prayer and then checks off the box ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Righteous Sinners Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

Grace or Law? What did Jesus do with the Law and what, if any, obligation do we have to it today?

Good Morning! Today we will be looking at Matthew 5:17-20 as we continue our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Jesus. If you do not have a Bible you can look inside the Sunday Bulletin for the Scriptures. (ME) Shirt tags...mixed fabric...broke the law! (WE) “The biggest cop out for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Universal Gift Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 3, 2013

In a culture where tolerance is the highest virtue and where sincere belief is the only thing important to faith, are Christians too exclusive in believing that Jesus is the only way to eternal life? What does that salvation look like?

Introduction I have a confession I need to make. I have owned my cell phone for a little more than a year now. In that time, I have lost my charging cord five times. Now don’t blame me. I think it’s possible that charging a phone soon causes the cord to fade into the netherworld ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Practicing Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013

Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Judge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014

Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As One Having Authority: Summing Up The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2014

Why did the common people perceive Jesus' authority as being greater than the Scribes and Pharisees?

As One Having Authority: Summing Up the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Matthew 7:28 What is authority? Or as some of the Postmoderns today ask: “Is there any authority?” Is authority the mere power to impose values on others by force? Is authority someone who is knowledgeable about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus & The Law Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 21, 2016

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish The law, but to fulfill it. Does thsi mean that the Mosaic law is still apllicable to us? Do we still have to adhere to it? What did He mean by fulfilling The Law and if He did fulfill it HOW did He do it?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on “The Sermon on the Mount”. We are at part 4 of the series this morning, called Jesus and the Law. We already looked at the content and theme of the sermon, being “The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven” We already looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Audience Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

True worship is all about God, not about us. How important it is that we serve God and communicate with Him in a way that takes the focus off of us and puts it on Him!

An Audience of One Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Influence

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 29, 2014

The Christian is the salt and light and has more influence than he can imagine

“Christian Influence” June 1, 2014 Matthew 5:10-16 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Holiness