Oaks Church Sermons

Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18 

In this segment of The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns against doing the right things for the wrong reasons. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:43-48 

Jesus finishes this segment of His sermon by correcting a sixth and final misinterpretation of the Law - urging His disciples to love their enemies, not hate them. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:38-42 

An "eye for an eye" was prescribed by God in order to guide Israel's judicial system. But the Jewish people and their leaders were using it as an excuse for personal vengeance. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:33-37 

Once again Jesus clarifies the misunderstanding of the Jewish leaders, and teaches us the importance of faithfulness. 

Pastor Ed Rocha

Matthew 5:31-32 

Immediately following His explanation of the heart of adultery, Jesus explains the grounds and the gravity of divorce - surpassing the explanation of the Scribes and Pharisees. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:27-30 

Contrary to the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees, Jesus explains how the command, 'You shall not commit adultery', means much more than merely not engaging in an affair. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:21-26 

Contrary to the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees, Jesus explains how the command, "You shall not murder", means much more than merely not killing someone. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:17-20 

In order to spare His disciples from any misunderstanding, Jesus tells them what He has (and has not) come to do regarding the Law, the Prophets, and their distinct identity. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:13-16 

After describing to His disciples the character qualities that belong to citizens of heaven (vv.1-12), Jesus utilizes two common objects to illustrate their mission on earth. 

Pastor Chris Lawson

Matthew 5:1-12 

After declaring and demonstrating the arrival of His kingdom throughout Galilee, Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount by describing what citizens of His kingdom look like.

Pastor Chris Lawson