Sermons on Sermon Of The Cross:

The Basis For Judging Others Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's About The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus finishes the great Sermon on the Mount teaching the disciples that it’s all about the heart as the heart exposes one’s foundation.

INTRODUCTION A. The CLOSE We come today to close the Sermon on the Mount. I’ve heard it taught many days in ways that teach a section here and there and have learned that while there are many GENERAL PRINCIPLES giving regarding several subjects, a lot of what I’ve been taught has been taken out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

24.16 The Danger Of Judging Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2007

We’ve all been quoted Jesus’ words "Do not Judge" but what does that actually mean?

He was a Godly man. Even his critics acknowledge that, they may have disagreed with his techniques and thought he was a little flashy but he was definitely a man of God. His message from God was one of no compromise, and his moral standards were the highest around. And not only did he uphold the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

24.17 The Danger Of Not Judging Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 22, 2007

We are often told not to judge people but there is a danger is not judging as well

How many people here are fans of the Bugs Bunny show? Truly the cream of the intellectual crop aren’t we. Out of all my favourites the one cartoon I enjoy most is the one with the Ralph the wolf and Sam the sheep dog. You remember, they clock into work together each morning, morning Ralph, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Profit Or Prophet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Dashes Of Salt And Splashes Of Light

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2007

Salt and light are what we are and what we do.

Title Dashes of Salt and Splashes of Light Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Salt and light are what we are and what we do. Introduction I don’t know her name, where exactly she lived, or who she was. We never spoke. We passed each other, she coming home from six 0’clock daily Mass, I going to early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

State Of Control Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Part 4 - When God is in control, I don’t have to be.

Who likes to be in charge? Be honest, how many of you like to be in charge, you like to be in control? Most of us, even if we don’t like the responsibility, do like to be in control. It’s a natural thing. That doesn’t mean it’s right, but it is natural. WE We like to have our way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Big Picture Perspective Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This series explores the Sermon on the Mount. With this introductory message, we examine the overall themes and structure of this dynamic teaching from Christ. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Ser

(Recite Matthew 5:1 & 2). And with those words we are launched into one of the most famous, worldwide known sermons of all time. Let’s see how well we know the Sermon on the Mount. A little Sermon on the Mount Trivia. (Give trivia quiz) Well today we want to establish a big picture ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Like The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This message continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount by taking an overall look at the Beatitudes, and their impact on the life of a Christ follower. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Sermon o

(Read Matthew 5:1-10) We are on week three of our study of the Sermon on the Mount. So far, we have just been establishing some groundwork. Looking at why we would dedicate such energy to this study, and what the overall structure of the sermon is. I hope you are getting engaged at a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008

Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are They That Mourn Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2008

The message deals with 1. The Cause of Mourning, 2. The Blessedness of Mourning, and 3. The Comfort in Mourning.

"Blessed are they that mourn" Matthew 5:4 Introduction "Blessed are they that mourn, for they will be comforted" Webster’s Dictionary defines mourning as; "a sorrowing or lamenting; specifically the expression of grief at someone’s death". To mourn means, "to feel or express sorrow for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 10, 2008

Living in a world that grows increasingly out of step with the Gospel, Christ followers are salt and light because of the One they follow.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 21, 2008

EVERY RELATIONSHIP ENDS UP SOMEWHERE, FEW RELATIONSHIPS END UP SOMEWHERE ON PURPOSE The desire of our church is to build purposeful relationships with one another. The kind relationships, which will enrich our fellowship with others and deepen our relatio

Introduction: Play Video Clip #1 You and I were meant to live in community. God has designed us to be together in community. Go back to the creation account in Genesis In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Over the course of the next 48 verses in the Bible, God completes his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon For Our Times Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 24, 2008

The sermon on the mount is a wonderful passage full of principles for living, not only in the kingdom of Christ, but in the here and now. This is the first message in a series dealing with the Sermon on the Mount

A SERMON FOR OUR TIMES A Series On The Sermon On The Mount Section 1 “Be All That You Can Be With The Right Attitude” Part 1 Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist