Sermons on Matthew 5:40: showing 16-30 of 268

Outrageous Attitudes Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miles Down The Road Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing With Satan

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:37-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War And Iraq: My Undersatnding Of The Bible's Teaching About War

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

War can be in accord with the will of God. Although particular wars may be controversial, we must start with the premise that war is an option.

My Undersatnding of the Bible’s Teaching About War (topical) INTRO: 1. The Bible is a book filled with War. 2. Yet anybody who has fought in the trenches will tell you, without hesitation, that War is like Hell of Earth. 3. I think before we begin this brief presentation, we need to remember ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-3, Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But I Say Unto You . . .

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus fulfilled the law.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

No Wonder The Dragon Wanted To Kill The Christ-Child!

Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000

The followers of Christ have been such a powerful force for good in this world. No wonder the prince of darkness --that great dragon-- did not want the Christ-child to live!

"No wonder the dragon wanted to kill the Christ-child!" (Simple transcript of Harold Miller’s sermon December 6, 1998, Corning NY) "A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Mennonite

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 17

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 17

The apostle Paul, writing to the church in Colosse said, "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Quid Pro Quo Or No?

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. What could be more natural in our relationships with others than the principle of retaliation? In its finest sense, this concept is understood to mean "If you are nice to me, then I will be nice to you;" or "If you'll scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." It is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48

Denomination: Baptist

Paradigm Shift

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolution We've Already Broken

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009

We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 21, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

Introduction Advertising agency- nationwide telephone survey on lying. 91% of all Americans confessed that they regularly lied. One out of five admitted they could not get through one day without going along with a previously lie. We live in a day when we have been bombarded with erased tapes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Charismatic

The Blessed Life #4: Supernatural Love Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 24, 2008

The church today needs to take a radical new look at love. However, the kind of love that God calls us to is impossible. Jesus said, “You can do nothing.” Feeling inspired yet? (Matt. 5:38-48).

THE BLESSED LIFE #4: RADICAL, SUPERNATURAL LOVE THE BIG IDEA: The church today needs to take a radical new look at love. However, the supernatural kind of love that God calls us to is impossible. Jesus said, “You can do nothing.” Feeling inspired yet? (Matt. 5:38-48). REVIEW: #1: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: *other

Principles Of Peacemaking

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

Retaliation is so easy to do and such a natural reaction to insult and injury. But Christ shows us how to be supernatural in our response to hurt to show the real love and power of Christ in our lives. Being changed doesn’t just mean on the outside, but

Principles of Peacemaking Griffith Baptist Church – 10/28/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Purpose: We should not think of retaliation but of peace for the cause of Christ. The Introduction When he was an attorney, Abraham Lincoln was once approached by a man who passionately insisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist