Sermons on San Mateo 5:35:

Legal Counsel For Christians Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 4, 2023

Jesus provides counsel on domestic disputes, sex crimes, adultery and divorce; and He even says something that can be applied to swearing on the Bible in a court of law. Jesus, being part of the court of heaven, knows about legal matters!

I have entitled our message for this morning, “Legal Counsel for Christians.” You may not realize it, but the Bible is full of courtroom imagery. The most noteworthy example is the great white throne of judgement seen in the book of Revelation (20:11-15). Did you know that Jesus will be there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ultimately Love Is Salvation

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 6, 2023

His love endures forever. God loves all people created by Him. God feeds and sustains us with the Bread of Life. Jesus is the demonstration of the Father's extravagant love. God is love.

Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 15:1-7, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5: 31-48

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025

NASB Footnotes from biblegateway.com

5. The Disciple’s Honor – Integrity under Fire Focus: Divorce, oaths, retaliation, love of enemies; call to perfection Why this section: Completes Jesus’ six contrasts, proving discipleship touches covenants, speech, justice, and even treating opponents with grace—vital for warriors who must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-48

Denomination: Vineyard

Keep The Way Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The journey of faith is a marathon, not a sprint, and we must persevere in living out our faith and guarding our hearts, minds, and mouths as we follow Jesus.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important: our hearts, minds, and mouths. We're going to dive into a passage from the Bible that might seem a bit tough, but don't worry, we'll break it down together. Following Jesus isn't just about following rules, but about keeping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Faith Battles, Divine Strength, Victorious Living

Oath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores how our trust in God is reflected in our words, honesty, and integrity, emphasizing the importance of these values in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family! It's so good to see all of your bright and shining faces today. We're going to be getting into a really important topic today, one that I believe will touch our hearts and challenge our daily walk. We're going to talk about the words we use, the honesty we carry, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Topics: Communication, Integrity

Keep The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Topics: Heart Posture, Holiness, Perseverance