In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of laying a strong foundation in our lives. He uses the illustration of a house being built on a rock to illustrate the need for a solid foundation. The preacher then introduces the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, describing them as basic principles that have to do with both God and ourselves. He highlights the significance of blessings and how they apply to those who are poor in spirit, mournful, meek, hunger for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers. The preacher urges the audience to pay attention to these blessings and emphasizes that they are especially important for those who have nothing.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of examining our values by looking at how we have spent our time and money. He suggests that Jesus would ask us to reflect on our past actions to reveal our true values and where our hearts lie. The sermon is part of a verse-by-verse study of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7. The speaker explains that in Matthew 5, Jesus challenges us to develop beautiful attitudes within ourselves and apply them in our relationships. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about the importance of looking upward to receive grace from God and maintaining disciplined spiritual practices such as giving, praying, and fasting. The second half of Matthew 6 focuses on the values we should have as we navigate relationships and interact with the world. The sermon aims to guide disciples in understanding and embodying these values.

Joseph Carroll emphasizes the significance of attitudes in our relationships with God, others, and ourselves, drawing from the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that right attitudes lead to right actions, while wrong attitudes, often stemming from ignorance or self-will, can disrupt fellowship in the church and family. Carroll highlights the importance of humility and the need to respond to others' needs rather than their conditions, using examples from scripture to illustrate how Jesus exemplified this principle. He encourages believers to adopt a triumphant attitude, even in persecution, and to embody love and compassion towards all, including enemies. The sermon concludes with a call for self-reflection and a commitment to embodying Christ-like attitudes in daily life.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5, 6, and 7. He emphasizes the importance of looking inward and examining our own attitudes before judging others. Jesus invites us to come to him and find rest for our souls. The speaker encourages listeners to apply Jesus' teachings to their own lives and become solutions and answers to the problems in the world.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. He refers to Henry Drummond's idea that love is passed through the prism of Paul's mind and comes out as a cluster of virtues. The preacher emphasizes that love cannot be defined and highlights Jesus' teaching style of asking questions. He connects the concept of love to being Godlike and challenges the listeners to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The sermon also briefly mentions the book of Jeremiah and the prophet's lamentations over the suffering of the people, but finds hope in a revelation from God.