Sermons on Matthew 5:17-24: showing 1-15 of 571

Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001

The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mislead & Misguided

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001

A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funnking With Straight A's

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

Human goodness is not good enough for God

Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Adventist

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Jesus expects us to control our temper

INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Detriment Of A Grudge

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 28, 2001

What did Jesus mean when He said if we call someone a fool we would be in danger of the judgment? This sermon explores that question and many others.

The Detriment of a Grudge Matt 5:21-48 Man, what a passage. This is a series of "you have heard", "but I tell you" statements that strike at the heart of Christianity. Remember in the last few weeks we have talked about how that Jesus knew the need to teach that the inner condition of the Heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Integrity Of The Holy Bible Series

Contributed by Kamil Solomon on Sep 5, 2001

Muslims claim that the Holy Bible which Christians have today is a corruption of an original text which has been lost. They charge Christians with distorting the Holy Bible. Yet, on the other hand, Muslims believe that the Koran upholds this same Bible, c

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Scripture: Matthew 5:18, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Let your light shine in the world

INTRODUCTION Last week in Matthew 5:13, Jesus said that you are the salt of the earth. Jesus wanted us to see the relationship that the members of the body of Christ are to have with the world. In today’s passage, we find Jesus teaching concerning the citizens of the kingdom as to their PRIMARY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001

Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Anglican

Bringing The Law To Life

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our Summer Series for 1996 is part of the most carefully-studied and widely-known record of the teachings of Jesus Christ, Matthew 5 - 7, popularly (and, I think, unfortunately) known as "The S __ __ __ __ __ on the M __ __ __ __." Much of what this passage contains of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Murder In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today we will consider the first of "Six Antitheses" to pharisaical understandings of certain deuteronomical laws presented by Jesus during what is called the Sermon on the Mount. The subject is the Sixth Commandment. 2. Each of the six sections in Matthew 5:21-48 is set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

What Are Some Of The Reasons We Should Be Reconciled To One Another?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Failure to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters is an indication of something wrong with our relationship with God. JOhn wrote, "If anyone says He loves God but doesn’t love his brother who he can see cannot say He loves God who he does not see." (

What Are Some of the Reasons We Should be Reconciled to One Another? ILlustration: So many people are angry with each other in America. More than 50% marriages end because of "Irreconcilable differences." Is that phrase and concept Biblical? Jesus said, "Be reconciled." Few of us understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasts Between Spiritual And Carnal Views On Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when t

Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational