THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #19

Charity That Pleases God

(Matthew 6:1-4)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a charitable person?

1. If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God?

SUBJECT: Friendship (with God)

TITLE: Who is a Friend of God?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, “Who is a Friend of God?” One is God’s friend when he 1) Loves God with all his heart, soul, and mind, 2) Does what God wants him to do simply because God has asked us to do it, 3) Tells others about what a great friend God is.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand what it takes to be a friend of God.

AIM: I want everyone to be motivated to make God their friend.

INTRODUCTION: 1 Pet. 2:11-3:7. 1. The purpose of our lesson this evening is to show the importance and power of Christian influence. 2. There is great power in influence for good or for bad. 1) There is power for evil in the wrong kind of influence. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality […]

Date written: Feb. 9, 1997
Scripture ref: Phil. 4:4

SUBJECT: Happiness

TITLE: Sermon on Joy – Christian Joy

PROPOSITION: The Christian has much in which to rejoice because of his 1) Past, 2) Present, 3) Future.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to quote the Scripture Ref: and state why his Past, Present and Future give him reason to rejoice!

AIM: To encourage the brethren by outlining why the Christian has much to rejoice about.

Sermon on Lot — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the effect of Lot’s choice to live in Sodom.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Genesis 22:1-14 is the high-water mark in the book of Genesis, in the life of Abraham, and in the life of Isaac.

B. The offering of Isaac is discussed three times in the Bible (Genesis 22:1-14; James 2:2:21-22; Hebrews 11:17-19)

1. In James 2:21-22 and Hebrews 11:17-19, this event is discussed in the context of genuine faith.

2. Abraham is the Faith’s Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, along with many other great servants of faith.

C. God had made a promise to Abraham

1. Genesis 12:1-3

2. This promise was given six times to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-18; 15:17; 18:16-19; 22:17-19)

Date written: November 13th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:3-10 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes-Poor In Spirit PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the beatitude, poor in spirit. We will note what it means to be poor in spirit. We will note what their relationship is to the kingdom of heaven. We will note some […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. The Background of the Parable

a. This parable finds its setting during the week leading up to the death of Jesus on the cross.

b. Matthew 23:37-39 … Jesus leaves the temple for the last time

c. As Jesus leaves this impressive structure and looks back, notice what is said … Matthew 24:2

d. Jesus and His disciples then go up to the mount of Olives, which had an impressive view of the temple, and the Lord’s disciples ask two questions:

Sermon on the Power of Prayer – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the very basic things that prayer is designed to do.

Sermon on Moses – Sermon outline noting four characteristics of Moses. By Kevin Cauley.

Sermon on Balaam — Sermon outline by Tom Moore continuing his series on the epistle of Jude. In this installment he covers verse 11.

PROPOSITION: Sermon on King Solomon | We learn from the life of King Solomon, 1) In all your getting, get wisdom, 2) Earthly things cannot satisfy, 3) Marriage is important, but God always comes first.

Objectives: Each should understand more about the life of Solomon and the lessons we learn from that life.

Aim: To exhort each listener to learn from Solomon’s successes and failures.

INTRODUCTION: As we begin this sermon on King Solomon:

1. Read: 1 Kings 3:5-15

INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 5:9

A. Our study of the Sermon on the Mount has focused so far upon the beatitudes

1. The beatitudes serve as an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount – it is a basic primer on the content to follow

2. The beatitudes are also a description of basic characteristics that the man or woman of God must possess to have a saving faith

a. Remember Hebrews 11:6

b. But remember also Matthew 7:21

c. James 2:24

Judge not, that ye be not judged – Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1-6. Sermon from the sermon on the mount.

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Beatitudes – The Meek

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” We will answer the questions, 1) Who are the meek? 2) How shall they inherit the earth? And 3) What are some practical applications for this verse?

Objectives: Each should be able to answer these questions in their own study.

Aim: That each would understand more about meekness and the blessedness inherent in being meek.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 5:1-11

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – JESUS’ MISSION AND THE OLD TESTAMENT (Matthew 5:17-20)

INTRODUCTION:

A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.

1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.

2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.

B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.

(Matthew 6:5-15)

INTRODUCTION:

A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer…

1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – Hebrews 4:14-16

2. Through prayer we can find peace that guards our hearts and mind – Philippians 4:6-7

B. But the privilege of prayer assumes God will heed our prayers…

INTRODUCTION:

A. If a visitor from Mars were to visit an average congregation of Christians, having read the Sermon on the Mount on the way, he would perhaps be shocked by the contrast!

1. Our Lord has just called His first disciples, first showing them the nature of true discipleship (Matt. 5:3-16)

2. Now in Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus is teaching His disciples what true discipleship means

Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on achieving spiritual prosperity.

SUBJECT: Parables

TITLE: The Talents

PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the talents with its lessons.

OBJECTIVE: To help each of us to use our talents.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 25:14-30.

2. Regarding the text:

1) The New Testament does not designate this as a parable.

2) In verse one we understand that these things spoken refer to the kingdom of heaven.