Sermons on Sermon Of The Mount:

The Poor Old Lady Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 6, 2006

An outline of the Book of Habakkuk, showing how Habakkuk moves from a type of Pharisaism to an understanding of the grace of God through faith.

THE POOR OLD LADY, I THOUGHT SHE’D DIE This morning I should like to discuss with you the Book of Habakkuk as it applies to the crime and corruption which exist in North America. In order to get us into the feeling of the Book of Habakkuk, I would like for you, for a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

24:1 Just A Day Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 11, 2007

This is the beginning of our 24 series, 24 sermons on one day in the life of Christ.

It began like any other day, and like any other day it had twenty four hours, no more and no less. And yet before those twenty four hours were over their world was turned upside down. Who would have thought so much could happen in a mere twenty four hours, that things could change so much from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anger Management Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

The sermon looks at the devastating effect of anger on Christian relationships and the high calling of Christian relationships.

Anger Management Matt. 5:21-26 PSCOC 5/6/07 Introduction: Minor League Manager looses it! I watched a minor league manager completely loose control when a base runner was called safe on a steal. He disagreed. So, he came out and began yelling in the umpire’s face, which is sometimes just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crying Wolf Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the high calling of Christian honesty and the consequences of failure to adhere this standard.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unrelenting Love Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Willing To Hurt" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2006

Sermon 3 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Years ago when I was writing daily devotions for the inmates at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, Colorado, I did one called “Dove’s Wings” from Psalm 55:6-8. I’d like to use a portion of that by way of introduction today, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Orthodox

"Power In Surrender" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

"Happy About Starving" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Orthodox

How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2006

We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

"Having Mercy, Being Pure, Making Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2006

Sermon 6 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Let’s pause before we go to discuss these three Christian virtues and remind ourselves of a couple of points vital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Orthodox

A Blessed Attitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 11, 2006

A blessed attitude toward God.

INTRO.- Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days?! Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. ILL.- Here is a true story about a man who said that one particular event cured him of being obnoxious in a restaurant. He had ordered a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Peace In The Puzzle Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2006

How to Enjoy the Christian life...from the Beatitudes. We must Eliminate Strife and Endure Spite. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle Matthew 5:9 The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit] v. 4 Brokenness [mourn] v. 5 Meekness [meek] The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude upward [hunger and thirst after God] v. 7 A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox