The Message ArchiveSermons on Matthew 5
Each card opens the sermon at the moment the verse is named, where the recording is timed.
Matthew 5:2
1 sermon
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
“But listen to Matthew 5:2-7.”
The Ones in BetweenLee Vayle, July 16, 1978
Matthew 5:4
1 sermon
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
“Right?”
The Day of the Master #2 3383Lee Vayle, June 12, 1983
Matthew 5:5
8 sermons
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
“I don't have to fight, gouge, kick and scream, I just walk in.”
Former & Latter RainLee Vayle, November 2, 1970
“The kingdom is an inheritance, an inheritance is something somebody leaves you, regardless of your qualification to handle it.”
Redemption by the Blood # 2Lee Vayle, May 9, 1976. Names it 2 times.
“(See?)”
Resurrection Proves His Death # 2Lee Vayle, July 14, 1976
“Over again in Matthew 5:5:”
The Christian and His Attitude #1Lee Vayle, January 15, 1978
“Let’s go to Mt 5:5.”
The Christian and His Attitude_20578Lee Vayle, February 5, 1978
“Now, they were called 'strangers and pilgrims', (and we're called 'strangers and pilgrims') in fact the Scripture that says, "The Meek shall inherit the earth," [Mt 5:5] really means the pilgrims (the wanderers) would no permanent place here.”
God Speaking and Being WorshippedLee Vayle, April 3, 1983
Matthew 5:6
2 sermons
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
“Deep calleth to the deep."”
If You Shall See The Son of ManLee Vayle, November 28, 1979
“We don't consider ourselves filled up yet, but we just thank You, Lord, for the fullness of Yourself, which in due season will triumph over it, overcome in such a way that we will say in the same assurance that we speak tonight of certain things.”
Ephesians # 14Lee Vayle, January 20, 1982
Matthew 5:7
1 sermon
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
“So, learn to love mercy—to learn to be bearing and be forbearing: to bear when it comes, and forbear to retaliate.”
Q&A#14_PastorsLee Vayle, March 20, 1988
Matthew 5:8
1 sermon
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
“Now, let’s go to Mt 5:8.”
Things That Are To Be #10Lee Vayle, April 30, 1994
Matthew 5:9
1 sermon
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
“That's right, Paul was called a heretic because of the way he worshipped Almighty God.”
All Deceivableness of UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 22, 1971
Matthew 5:11
1 sermon
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
“But the Bible said, "If men speak evil of you, [Mt 5:11] and men do all manner of evil and persecute you, then lift up your hands and rejoice."”
The Holy Spirit in Ephesians #4Lee Vayle, April 6, 1985
Matthew 5:12
1 sermon
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:14
2 sermons
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
“If this Word is in you bearing record of itself, then you are the Light of the world.”
A Man That Can Turn on the Light #2Lee Vayle, August 10, 1983
“Now, let’s go back to Mat 5:14.”
Shalom #9Lee Vayle, April 5, 1989
Matthew 5:17
2 sermons
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
“What Word in the light of Mt 5:17, 18?”
Satan's Eden #3Lee Vayle, January 21, 1990
“In Matthew 5:17-19”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966
Matthew 5:18
6 sermons
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
“When It's fulfilled it's finished.”
Perversion of New Testament WordLee Vayle, March 19, 1969
Matthew 5:19
1 sermon
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them , the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
“But whosoever shall do and teach them that sends, shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven."[Mt 5:19]”
Faith Series #4 (God is a Good GodLee Vayle, October 20, 1965
Matthew 5:21
1 sermon
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
“Let's go to, Matthew 5:21-26”
Reproof as a Part of the GospelLee Vayle, May 26, 1973
Matthew 5:22
1 sermon
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
“Now there has been a violation, according to what I read over here in Mt 5:22.”
The Christian and His Attitude_20578Lee Vayle, February 5, 1978
Matthew 5:23
3 sermons
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
“I read these verses in Scripture this morning, concerning that in the Book of Matthew 5:23-26”
Power of the CrossLee Vayle, November 14, 1970
“The answer can be found in Matthew 5:23-26.”
Midnight Cry MessengerLee Vayle, February 1966
“It’s in Mt 5:23-26.”
The Power of the Cross - 1970sLee Vayle, the 1970s
Matthew 5:24
2 sermons
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
“Now compare this with Matthew 5:24 again.”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #1Lee Vayle, February 15, 1987
“And, notice what It says in Mt 5:24.”
Future Home #12Lee Vayle, June 5, 1988
Matthew 5:25
6 sermons
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
“The Scripture we’re going to start with this morning is in Mt 5:25-26:”
The Christian and His Attitude #1Lee Vayle, January 15, 1978. Names it 2 times.
“And we saw that this is not really a corrupt court and an immoral nation, but it’s the Word of the Lord in admonition to us that there will always be problems in the church because people are people, and we learn the most important thing is to get our spirits under control, and to get good attitudes, because this Scripture actually refers to a misdemeanor or a confrontation over understanding the Word.”
Christian and His Attitude #2 12278Lee Vayle, January 22, 1978
“Now we are going to look at a Scripture this morning to begin with, the one over here in Mt 5:25-26.”
The Christian and His Attitude_20578Lee Vayle, February 5, 1978. Names it 3 times.
“Now, there’s only one true protection and guard against division and we found that in Mt 5:25, 26.”
Christ & the CrossLee Vayle, March 29, 1986
“Because it says, “Agree with thine adversary while though art in the way with him, lest at any moment he turn you over to the judge and the judge throw you in prison and you not come out till you pay the uttermost farthing,” [Mt 5: 25, 26] while he goes bouncing down the road, having a great time.”
End Time Seed Sign #7Lee Vayle, October 24, 1993
Matthew 5:26
1 sermon
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Matthew 5:28
4 sermons
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
“(6) Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”
Ephesians # 8Lee Vayle, July 26, 1981
“(Yeah) You know, let's put it this way, I don't care what group of people you talk to, they say, “Oh, we had that five years ago.””
What is His PurposeLee Vayle, July 9, 1982
Matthew 5:29
2 sermons
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
“Now Mt 5:29-30 with it:”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“You better have something done with these eyes.”
Q&A#7_PastorsLee Vayle, February 7, 1988
Matthew 5:33
1 sermon
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
“Now listen, I want to go to Matthew 5:33-37, (we're still in the Lord's Supper, the Table of God) and It says:”
The Lord's Supper #3 3883Lee Vayle, July 2, 1983
Matthew 5:34
1 sermon
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:
“Why?”
Titles of Godhead FulfilledLee Vayle, May 2, 1976
Matthew 5:38
3 sermons
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
“Let’s go to Mt 5:38-48, just back and forth here.”
Stewardship 1986Lee Vayle, November 29, 1986
“Read It for yourself: Mt 5:38-48, Lk.6:27-49.”
Future Home #12Lee Vayle, June 5, 1988
“Now, let’s go to Mt 5:38-48.”
Future Home #13Lee Vayle, June 12, 1988
Matthew 5:39
2 sermons
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
“The Bible turns around and said, "Now man smites you on this cheek, you turn the other."[Mt 5:39] Now, you don't rise up right away now and just do the opposite.”
Alpha and Omega in SpiritLee Vayle, October 27, 1982
“What’s the best way to get ahead in this world and ...?...”
Faith Series #9 God is a Good GodLee Vayle, 1966
Matthew 5:40
2 sermons
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.
“Now, He has to make a way, just the same as Bro. Branham said the Bible says in Mt 5:40, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect;” God demanded it, so God’s got to make a way for it.”
Spoken Word Is Original Seed BK1 #21Lee Vayle, April 21, 1993
“And as Bro. Branham said, “If God said a thing had to happen”, (like as in Matthew 5:40, “Be ye perfect as your Father in heaven…”) “if God commanded it, God had to make a way for it.””
Spoken Word is Original Seed BK2 #24Lee Vayle, August 29, 1993
Matthew 5:43
4 sermons
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
“And then, I want to read over in the Book of Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount, chapter 5; and It says here: [Mt 5:43-47]”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984
“We’re going to go to Mt 5:43-46 because this is agape love, or the agape [pronounces it a second way] love that they’re talking about.”
Projecting of Love #6Lee Vayle, March 3, 1984
“Matthew 5:43-46.”
Projecting of Love #7Lee Vayle, March 31, 1984
“Pray for those who despitefully use you, do good to them Matt 5:43; Lk 6:28.””
Your Proportion Of Faith - PreliminaryLee Vayle, 1966. Names it 2 times.
Matthew 5:44
3 sermons
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
“Now Matthew 5:44-46, and it says:”
The Christian and His Attitude #1Lee Vayle, January 15, 1978
“As Jesus said, “Agree with thine adversary,” we must also do as the same Lord said in the same chapter, which is Mt 5:44-46.”
The Christian and His Attitude_20578Lee Vayle, February 5, 1978
“What’s the best way to teach a fellow not to slap you in the cheek?”
Faith Series #9 God is a Good GodLee Vayle, 1966
Matthew 5:45
5 sermons
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
“There isn’t one child that in this whole world that is born in this world that doesn’t have the legitimate care of almighty God for the Bible says that He makes His sun shine on the just and the unjust, and the Bible says, “He makes the rain to fall on the just and the unjust,” [Mat 5:45] and the Bible says that God is good to the just and to the unjust.”
The Unchanging Principles of FaithLee Vayle, June 24, 1979
“Now, Matthew, the 5th chapter, the 45th verse, let's…begin a little… the 44th.”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #1Lee Vayle, February 15, 1987
“Now he took his subject from the Scriptures of Mt 24:23, 24 and to show that this runs in continuity in the Bible, he read from Mt 5:45, wherein Jesus said that the wheat and tares, the wicked and just, live by the same rain from God, the same sunshine, the same everything.”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #2Lee Vayle, February 18, 1987
“Was it Mt 5:45 and Heb 6:1-11.)”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #3Lee Vayle, February 22, 1987
“We might as well go to that, Mt 5:45.”
End Time Seed Sign #7Lee Vayle, October 24, 1993. Names it 2 times.
Matthew 5:46
1 sermon
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
“Now I think that is exactly what Mt 5:46-47 is talking about.”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984. Names it 2 times.
Matthew 5:48
34 sermons
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
“And then in Matthew 5:48”
His Resurrection Proves His DeathLee Vayle, April 4, 1972. Names it 2 times.
“Notice what this does for us: we turn to the Book of Matthew 5:48, Jesus speaking says:”
The Love of GodLee Vayle, August 11, 1975
“And just one verse quoting as in Matthew 5:48”
Perfect Deliverance by Jesus' DeathLee Vayle, June 20, 1976. Names it 2 times.
“Now there’s one more verse, we’ll just quote it to you from Matthew 5:48b:”
The Blood of JesusLee Vayle, July 6, 1976. Names it 2 times.
“When he said in Matthew 5:48.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #3Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“Matthew 5:48, says:”
Discerning the Lord's BodyLee Vayle, September 4, 1983
Matthew 5, the chapter as a whole
4 sermons
“And over in Matthew the 5th chapter, 38-46.”
Christ & the CrossLee Vayle, March 29, 1986
“Now let's turn in our Bibles, …to Matthew the 5th chapter, verse 45, and see now as we read for a few moments in these Scriptures. …if we fail to read…them all, then you get your Bible; and…you can read them after you leave here and you go home, …you can read what the Bible says about it.”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #1Lee Vayle, February 15, 1987
“Now, in Matthew, the 5th chapter, Bro. Branham is quoting from paragraph 118, where “the rain falls on the just and on the unjust.””
End Time Seed Sign #7Lee Vayle, October 24, 1993
“Matthew, the 5th chapter, 11 to 12 and notice what it says,”
Anointed Ones & Root of Every EvilLee Vayle, November 6, 1993