Sermons on San Mateo 5:35:

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

Don't Lose Your Head!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 11, 2024

Herod's bad decisions, compromise, and pride created a prime situation in which to be taken advantage of and tricked into executing John the Baptist. We can learn from Herod and learn not to be so gullible.

THE EXECUTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING, TANTALIZING, AND SADISTIC PASSAGES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. ONE MIGHT EVEN QUESTION HOW THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE COULD EVEN QUALIFY FOR A SUNDAY SERMON! JUST THE MARRIAGE ALONE, JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS CORRECT IN REBUKING HEROD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 5:34-37, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Life Under Oath - Matthew 5:33-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 17, 2024

Everything you ever say is under oath, as if you swore by God himself that it’s true. This message will help you grasp how important truthtelling in every detail of life is. It also explains the legitimate purpose of formal oaths.

Matthew 5:33-37 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Always Right To Do Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2024

The disciple has one overweening concern–the proclamation and living of the kingdom of God.

Saturday of the 10th Week in Course 2024 Following the Lord Jesus is not easy, although His yoke is light and not burdensome. How can I say two seemingly contradictory things? Following Christ is the right thing to do; we probably all believe that or we would not be together in Church, at least ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 8:21-34, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Creating Godly Memories.

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 27, 2022

Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation of experiencing new ones is gradually disappearing. However, when persons are introduced to Jesus, when they have an opportunity to meet Jesus hope springs alive once more.

Good morning brothers and sisters. Good morning, everyone. Don’t touch. Don’t hug Stand 6 ft apart or at least 3ft apart. Many are losing hope and the joy of life is ebbing away, as they seek to battle the many challenges which they face. Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-34, Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 8:1-4, Matthew 5:33-37, Romans 12:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

The Black And White Of Following Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2022

Christ is he who will satisfy the deepest desires of our empty souls, and who promises us eternal life and resurrection if we dedicate ourselves to obedience in faith.

One could get into quite a discussion with biblical scholars and teachers over who was the greatest prophet in Israel. The greatest of the writing prophets, of course, was Isaiah, but he lived long after the period written about in the first reading today. Elijah pops into one’s head at first, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Lying Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

This sermon is about the trait of "Honesty." The primary focus is how unlike the world, Christians should see themselves as not living in this world, but living in a kingdom reality that is characterized by honesty, rather than dishonesty.

I would like to start off with a few questions that require an honest answer. The first question is how many of you have told a lie in the last five years? I am not talking about the white lies when your wife asks you if her jeans make her butt look big. I am talking about honest to goodness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

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)

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023

Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-43, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:59-60, Leviticus 19:18, 2 Timothy 4:14, Psalm 22:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Law Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023

Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023

Let your yes be your yes

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Brethren

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered 29 April 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation, Katy, Tx. The Hebrew word "shamar" is found 486 times in the Bible and is translated as "keep", as in keep my commandments.

20230429 Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim – Keep on Keeping On Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 18:1-5, 30 Haftarah Amos 9:9-15 Brit Chadashah John 14:15-21 Acharei Mot The twenty-ninth reading from the Torah and sixth reading from Leviticus is named Acharei Mot, two words that mean ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, Matthew 5:22-48

Denomination: *other

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