Sermon Outlines
Ever wish you had paid more attention in seminary? Struggling with preparing a sermon? GuideStone President O.S. Hawkins wants to help pastors with useful resources to help them as they serve the Lord.
With more than a quarter century of pastoral leadership, Hawkins makes available some of his most popular sermon outlines for pastors, Sunday school teachers and other Bible study leaders. These free resources can help you as you prepare your sermon or lesson each week.
In addition to these sermon outlines, Hawkins offers his video Weekly Staff Meetings with insights on some of the most common issues pastors and ministers face as well as a Podcast.
Matthew 5:3-10
I. The pathway towards the victorious life (vv. 3-5).
A. Commences with an awareness of our destitute condition.
Blessed are the poor in spirit (v. 3).
B. Continues with an attitude of desperate concern.
Blessed are those who mourn (v. 4).
C. Consummates with an acceptance of divine control.
Blessed are the gentle (meek) (v. 5).
II. The passageway into the victorious life (v. 6)
A. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
III. The proofs issuing out of the victorious life (vv. 7-10)
A. A concern which is humane.
Blessed are the merciful (v. 7).
B. A character which is holy.
Blessed are the pure in heart (v. 8).
C. A conduct which is harmonious.
Blessed are the peacemakers (v. 9).
D. A comprehension which is heavenly.
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness (v. 10).
