Sermons on San Mateo 5:30:

How To Handle An Unjust Attack (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

This is the 2nd part of message begun previous week. This sermon comforts believers with assurance that God is working things together for their good and instructs them on how to respond to unjust attacks from other people.

pt. 2 Matt. 10:29-31 10/30/16 Last weeki we introduced our text in Mark 10:29-31. “So Jesus answered and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, 30 who shall not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Matthew 5:10-48, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Surpassing Life Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018

Jesus spoke revolutionary thoughts with his disciples. He became the first person on the earth who spoke on forgivness and practised. Especially forgiving the enemies. This sermon takes you to live a examplery life.

Text: Mathew 5:21-48 Theme: New Life Values Plato likened the soul of a man to a charioteer whose task was to drive two horses. One is reason another is passion. Life is a conflict between these two. There is an inner tension between the good and the evil, Spiritual and carnal. All are living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Behind The Law

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jun 16, 2021

This is an overview of the Ten Commandments

The Love Behind The Law (An overview of the Ten Commandments) The Background Beginning from creation as recorded in Genesis Chapter 1 right until the time when the people of Israel were delivered from their bondage in Egypt, there was no law that governed the people. As the Israelites wandered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 8:2, John 14:15, Galatians 5:4, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:24, Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 32:15-16, Romans 3:20, Exodus 20:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus On Sin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 17, 2023

Jesus teaches us to avoid sin.

Jesus on Sin Jeffery Anselmi / General Jesus on_________ / Sin / Matthew 5:27–30 Jesus teaches us to avoid sin. INTRODUCTION • Sin, when you hear the word, what comes to your mind? • Do you think the concept is old and outdated? • Do you think it denotes anything that is fun? • Do you see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Adultery Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 21, 2023

There is no greater relationship as an image in our relationship to God than the marital relationship and that is where Jesus takes us today in his sermon:

Introduction Thomas Costain’s history, ‘The Three Edwards’, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Brethren

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Amputation 101 - Matthew 5:29-30 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The key to persuading your heart to fling sin away is to become convinced that nearness to God would be more satisfying than that sin. But what do you do when the sin brings intense pleasure and the last few times you sought God in prayer or Scripture it was boring?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

G.a.p. - Matthew 5:29-30 (Cont’d) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 15, 2024

In this message you will learn how to fight sin in a way that is not burdensome, so that the Christian life is a life of doing what you want, rather than a life of resisting what you want.

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

More Righteous Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2024

Why would Jesus seemingly praise the Pharisees saying our righteousness should exceed theirs? Why would I need to compare my righteousness to that of men that Jesus despised?

A man was telling about being a student at the University of Southern California, and he and his friends worked hard to earn their PhDs, because they wanted to be would allowed to hold the coveted title of “doctor”. Then, one day one of their professors told about a friend of his who’d called his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Lenten Prayer: "lord, That I May See"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2026

All of us need the fire of the Holy Spirit to penetrate our hearts and minds so that we may be free from sin and energized to walk in Christ’s light

Sixth Sunday Integral 2026 Those of us who came of age before or during the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) knew this Sunday before Ash Wednesday as “Quinquagesima Sunday,” or Fifty-Day Sunday. In round numbers, it’s fifty days before Easter. Lent is called Quadragesima in Latin, because it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:17-18, Psalm 119:33-34, Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Luke 18:41, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Living The Commandments From The Heart. Series

Contributed by Vinicio Jimenez on Feb 14, 2026

Jesus teaches that the commandments are about inner conversion, not just outward obedience, rejecting what leads to sin, resisting temptation, and living with integrity by choosing each day what brings us closer to God.

This Sunday’s Gospel helps us see God’s commandments more deeply and shows what real righteousness looks like in everyday life. Jesus talks about familiar moral teachings: do not kill, do not look down on others, be faithful in marriage, and do not swear falsely. He doesn’t just repeat these rules. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 15, 2026

The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the larger group.

Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence but rather keep a healthy distance. For example, the Yodh rhymes with mode, is the smallest, most essential stroke letter in Hebrew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

"get Rid Of That Anger!"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 21, 2026

Expository series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Get Rid of that Anger! Script: Mt. 5:21ff Type: Expos. Series. Where: GNBC 2-22-26 Intro: Have you noticed recently how incredibly angry people are today? Highways, parking lots, stores, classroom, politicians, public discourse, sporting events… “I hate you!” “I wish you were dead!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21, Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Rail: Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19-20, Matthew 5:27-32, John 8:1-11, Matthew 19:12, 1 John 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Teaches His People (Matthew 5:13-48)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 25, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ began His "sermon on the mount" by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one's enemies.

Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt, which was used as not only a flavoring but as a preservative against spoilage. Our lives and words are to be used by the LORD to preserve morality and godliness in an increasingly decaying society. Like salt, our lives can be catalysts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48, Luke 6:20-49, Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Deuteronomy 24:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist