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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Another Chart from Charles Swindoll
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
The Beatitudes for today by Blanchard, John
The Gospel of Matthew by Boice, James Montgomery
The Sermon on the mount : an evangelical exposition of Matthew 5-7 by Carson, D. A
When Jesus confronts the world : an exposition of Matthew 8-10 by Carson, D. A
Matthew's Story: Good News for Uncertain Times. Thompson, William G New York: Paulist Press, 1989. A clear introduction to Matthew as story theology for Christians who wish to have their faith stimulated
Matthew by Chamblin, J. Knox (See also links below)
Matheson (Ligonier) - This massive work (almost 1,600 pages) is the fruit of a lifetime of teaching the Gospel of Matthew. The commentary is in-depth without losing sight of the big picture. It is scholarly without being unreadable. Very highly recommended.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew : in three volumes by Davies, W. D. (William David), and D.C. Allison (International Critical Commentary)
Matheson (Ligonier) - For those doing an exhaustive study of the Gospel of Matthew, the work of Davies and Allison is indispensable. Readers should be aware that it is written from a moderately critical perspective, but in terms of comprehensiveness, there is nothing quite like this commentary. It is a highly technical commentary on the Greek text and thus not suitable for lay readers, but discerning pastors who are looking for information on every conceivable issue related to the text need look no further. The three paperback volumes are somewhat expensive (see links above), but they are a bargain compared to the hardcovers, which run approximately $150 each! For those not interested in all the technical details, an abridged version is also available.
Cyril Barber - A massive work. Learned, yet not so erudite that it is beyond the comprehension level of a seminary-trained pastor. The nuances of the Greek text are ably elucidated. Scheduled for 3 volumes. Replaces the earlier work by W. C. Allen.
The Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)
The setting of the Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)
Seeking the kingdom : the Sermon on the mount made practical for today by Dockery, David S
Cyril Barber - A practical guide applying the contents of Matthew 5--7 to the needs of people today who are waiting for Christ’ return and the inauguration of His Kingdom.
The Bible knowledge background commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A - This resource will give you very interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages.
The Gospel of Matthew by France, R. T New International Commentary on the New Testament, (2007)
Challies - France has a volume in the Tyndale series that is highly regarded, but it has since been eclipsed by his much longer and more significant contribution to the NICNT. That series, like so many, is somewhat uneven, but France’s is said to be excellent. Keith Mathison says the “work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture.” I expect to find a greater number of endorsements as the commentators catch up with newer volumes like this one.
Keith Matheson (Ligonier) - A short commentary on the Gospel of Matthew has been available by R.T. France in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary series since 1985, but in 2007, France published a much more comprehensive commentary on this Gospel in the NICNT series—The New International Commentary on the New Testament. France’s work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture. His commentary is distinctive in that he takes a largely preterist approach to much of the Olivet Discourse.
Kingdom life in a fallen world : living out the Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B
Cyril Barber - A challenging discussion of the relevance of Matthew 5--7 to the life of the believer.
The Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B
The Gospel according to Matthew : an introduction and commentary by France, R. T
Rosscup (comment on his work in the Tyndale NT Commentary) - This work, only a fair one, was done to replace R. V. G. Tasker’s work. It handles many matters well, concisely, and usually hits the crux of interpretation, showing awareness of considerable scholarly literature and main views. France uses the NIV text. He draws up summaries of sections and shows the meaning and connection in context.
Matthew 1-14 by Gangel, Kenneth O - This is more like a workbook with questions and short explanatory notes.
Matthew 15-28 by Gangel, Kenneth O
Reading Matthew : a literary and theological commentary on the first gospel by Garland, David E
The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H., (1965) 364 pages
The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H (1961) 264 pages
Abba Father : the Lord's pattern for prayer (Matthew 6:9-14) by Hughes, R. Kent,
Book of Matthew : the carpenter king by Lucado, Max
Matthew : the coming of the King by MacArthur, John,
The Gospel of Matthew: Behold Your King by MacDonald, William (1974) 340 pages
Matthew 1-13 by McGee, J. Vernon
Matthew 14-28 by McGee, J. Vernon
The Gospel according to Matthew by Morgan, G. Campbell
Matthew by Mounce, Robert H 312 pages 3 ratings
Exalting Jesus in Matthew by Platt, David, (2013) 404 pages 193 ratings
Matthew (Focus on the Bible series) by Price, Charles 7 ratings 5 ratings - "Undiscovered gem."
The Gospel According to St. Matthew : an Introduction and Commentary by Tasker, R. V. G (1983) 292 pages. 2 ratings
Matthew by Turner, David L Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (2008) 35 ratings
Matthew, a study guide commentary by Vos, Howard Frederic,
Live like a king : making the Beatitudes work in daily life by Wiersbe, Warren
Rosscup - First published in 1976. Wiersbe recognizes the present and future implications of the “Sermon on the Mount,” and expounds the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16) with God’s Kingdom program in mind. Here is a work that is rich in insights and spiritual application. Each message deals with the realities of living the Christian life as a “King’s kid.” Recommended.
Cyril Barber - A devotional masterpiece. Practical, relevant, rich in insights, and rewarding in its application of truth to life. This brief work deserves to be read slowly and carefully
Meet your King (Matthew) - same work entitled Be loyal (Matthew) by Wiersbe, Warren
The Bible exposition commentary by Wiersbe, Warren W - All NT books in one source. Excellent.
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W
Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren
The word in life study Bible : Gospel of Matthew 59 ratings Gives excellent background information. Worth checking out.
Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig
Chronological and Background Charts of the NEW TESTAMENT - Pdf - D Wayne House - outstanding compilation of charts - check this one out!. This book can also be borrowed = Chronological and background charts of the New Testament
Note: The first 3 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function:
(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings
Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective user reviews
The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 917 ratings
The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary.
The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT.
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 45 ratings
The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings
The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
ESV study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages
Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."
Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
Life application study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The NIV study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.
The Ryrie study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
The Word in life Study Bible - Only covers the NT. Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
NOTE - All of these resources can be borrowed from archive.org. This list also includes resources to help study the Bible.
See also the list of Word Study Resources
The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage.
Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.
NIDNTT - The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology - Click for discussion of this resource which is available online with all 3 volumes (representing the full set) on the same link. This resource is fully accessible with no time limit or requirement to borrow and with full copy and paste functionality.
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture.
The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time.
Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word.
New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words and in his Daily Study Bible series (see list of DSB commentaries here). E.g., take the Greek word for "Covetousness" which is pleonexia and is found in New Testament Words on page 61 and pp 233-235 and is also described in the Daily Study Bible entries for : Mark 7:14-23; Ro 1:28-32; Eph. 4:17-24; Col. 3:5. So you can click the DSB commentary on Mark 7 and scroll down to Mark 7:14 to see Barclay's entry for pleonexia which concludes "Pleonexia ( G4124) is that lust for having which is in the heart of the man who sees happiness in things instead of in God." Interesting!
Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in.
Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!"
A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use.
Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.
Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 1 - A thru E); Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 3- P thru ...) Volume 2 not available. I do not find this adds much to the easier to use resources like Zodhiates and Friberg.
A Pocket Lexicon to the Greek New Testament by Souter, Alexander. Brief definitions. Need to know some Greek. Not that helpful.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words
New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies. 3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER!
So That's What it Means - This is another book formerly titled "Theological Wordbook" edited by Charles Swindoll. It is now under this new title So That's What it Means and can be borrowed - it is more like a dictionary than a lexicon but the comments are superb! The contributors include DKC—Donald K. Campbell, WGJ—Wendell G. Johnston, JAW—John A. Witmer, JFW—John F. Walvoord
Christian Words By: Turner, Nigel, Published: 1980 - >500 pages. An interesting, unique resource on Greek words (no Hebrew) with extensive bibliography. For an example see "Abba" and "Alleluia" - "In Christian vocabulary Alleluia is a heavenly song, a chant of saints in the bliss of Paradise, echoed on earth as joyful seasons." One caution is he uses the Apocryphal writings extensively - I am not sure of his theological persuasion.
Zondervan NASB exhaustive concordance - 1589 pages
Pocket dictionary for the study of New Testament Greek by DeMoss, Matthew S. If you want to dig a little deeper into Greek. 66 ratings
Synonyms of the New Testament by Trench, Richard Chenevix - or click here for list of 108 entries.
Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry, 33 ratings It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights.
Expository dictionary of Bible words : word studies for key English Bible words based on - Stephen Renn
HENRY ALFORD
- Matthew 6 Commentary - less Greek
- Matthew 6 Commentary
JOSEPH ADDISON ALEXANDER GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
Cyril Barber - Published posthumously in 1861 and covering (in detail) only chapters 1-16, this volume contains the same richness of thought and close attention to detail that is found in Alexander's other commentaries.
GREG ALLEN
- Matthew 6:1-4 Alms in Secret
- Matthew 6:5-6 Prayer in the Secret Place
- Matthew 6:7-15 The Model Prayer
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting without Fanfare
- Matthew 6:19-24 Treasure in Heaven
- Matthew 6:19-24 Do Not Worry About Your Life
STEVE ANDREWS
MICHAEL ANDRUS - click link for audio and notes - click "Notes" for pdf
JACK ARNOLD
- Matthew 6:1-4 Flashy Givers
- Matthew 6:5-8 How Not to Pray
- Matthew 6:9-15 How to Pray
- Matthew 6:19-24 Are You a Christian Idolater
- Matthew 6:25-34 Eight Reasons for Not Worrying
BRIAN BELL
CHIP BELL
- Matthew 6:1-4 Clink. Clink. Ta Da!
- Matthew 6:5-8 Amen. Wow!
- Matthew 6:9-15 The Paternoster - A Model Prayer
- Matthew 6:16-18 Grrrr. Ohhh!
- Matthew 6:19-20 Money in the Bank - Choose the Right Bank
- Matthew 6:21-24 Let it Ride - Stick with long-term investments
- Matthew 6:25-32 Per Diem Count on Social Security
- Matthew 6:31-34 First Things First Make saving a priority
CHRIS BENFIELD
- Matthew 6:1-4 An Offering Given in Purity
- Matthew 6:5-8 The Proper Attitude in Prayer
- Matthew 6:9-13 The Aspects of Prayer
- Matthew 6:14-15 The Fundamentals of Forgiveness
- Matthew 6:16-18 The Fundamentals of Fasting
- Matthew 6:19-24 The Truth about Treasure
- Matthew 6:25-34 Gaining Victory Over Worry
JOHANN A BENGEL
- Matthew 6 Commentary
- Matthew 6 Commentary-- The Critical English Testament Commentary
JOSEPH BENSON
KENT BERGHUIS
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
DAVID BICKEL -
CRAIG BLOMBERG
WILLIAM BURKITT
ALAN CARR
- Matthew 6:5-8 Praying Without Pretense
- Matthew 6:9-13 The Pattern For Prayer
- Matthew 6:9 Prayer Is About Resting
- Matthew 6:9 Prayer Is About Reverencing
- Matthew 6:10 Prayer Is About Reigning
- Matthew 6:10 Prayer Is About Resigning
- Matthew 6:11 Prayer Is About Requesting
- Matthew 6:12 Prayer Is About Releasing
- Matthew 6:13 Prayer Is About Relying
- Matthew 6:13 Prayer Is About Rejoicing
- Matthew 6:33 How To Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life
ARTHUR CARR
- Matthew 6 Commentary - Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
- Matthew 6 Commentary - Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - more Greek text
OSWALD CHAMBERS - My Utmost for His Highest
- Matthew 6:6 Praying to God in Secret
- Matthew 6:6 Prayer Choice And Prayer Conflict
- Matthew 6:25 Look Again and Think
- Matthew 6:25 Careful Infidelity
- Matthew 6:26, 28 Careful Unreasonableness
- Matthew 6:30 Look Again and Consecrate
- Matthew 6:33 Having God's "Unreasonable" Faith
W A CRISWELL
- Matthew 6:16-18 What God Says About Fasting
- Matthew 6:19 Treasures in Heaven
- Matthew 6:21 Treasures in Heaven
- Matthew 6:5-15 Our Father in Heaven
- Matthew 6:28 The Lilies of the Field
- Matthew 6:25-34 Trusting God for the Morrow
- Matthew 6:19-27 To Shine in a Dark Place (another msg)
- Matthew 6:19-34 Guaranteed Securities
- Matthew 6:19-21 Treasures In Heaven
- Matthew 6:19-21 You Can Take It With You
DAVID CRUMP
RON DANIEL - Sermon Notes
BOB DEFFINBAUGH
- Matthew 5:1-13 “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”
- Matthew 5:4 Blessed Are Those who Mourn
- Matthew 5:6 Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness
- Matthew 5:8 Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
- Matthew 5:13-16 A Pinch of Salt in the Recipe for Persecution
- Matthew 5:17-20 Not to Abolish But to Fulfill
- Matthew 5:27-30 Avoiding the Sin of Adultery
- Matthew 5:33-37 Yes or No Is Enough
- Matthew 5:38-42 Jesus and the Law of Retaliation [Lex Talionis]
- Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus on Prayer
- Matthew 6:19-24 Where Is Your Treasure?
- Matthew 6:1-4 True Religion, Part 1: Giving
- Matthew 6:5-8 True Religion, Part 2: Praying
- Matthew 6:9-15 True Religion, Part 3: Prayer and Forgiveness
- Matthew 6:16-18 True Religion, Part 4: Fasting
- Matthew 6:19-21 Is Your Treasure Showing?
- Matthew 6:19-24 True Religion, Part 5: Holy Affections
- Matthew 6:19-21 The Treasure Test
- Matthew 6:25-34 True Religion, Part 6: Anxiety's Antidote
CHARLES R ERDMAN
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE - J M Gibson
EXPOSITOR'S GREEK TESTAMENT - A B Bruce
RICK EZELL
DON FORTNER
- Matthew - Discovering Christ in Matthew (>900pp, Note Fortner is not literal on prophecy)
- Matthew 6:1-18 Alms, Prayer, and Fasting
- Matthew 6:9-15 Lord, Teach Us To Pray
- Matthew 6:19-34 A Cure For Care
- Matthew 6:9-13 What is A Christian
BRUCE GOETTSCHE
GOSPEL COALITION
DAVID GUZIK
- Matthew 6.1-18 An Audience of One
- Matthew 6.1-18 Restoration Hardware
- Matthew 6.19-24 Managing Your Portfolio -- Part 1
- Matthew 6.25-34 Managing Your Portfolio -- Part 2
JAMES HASTINGS - these are in considerable depth (10-15 pages each)
HOLMAN STUDY - Open>select "gear" symbol right upper page>select "Synch>enter Scripture
- Matthew Notes - well done notes
DAVID HOLWICK - frequent illustrations
- Matthew 6:5-8 Babbling
- Matthew 6:5-8 How NOT To Pray
- Matthew 6:5-8 Prayer Warriors
- Matthew 6:9 Our Father
- Matthew 6:10 Kingdom Come
- Matthew 6:11 Enough For Today
- Matthew 6:11,31-34 Our Daily Bread
- Matthew 6:12 No Trespassing
- Matthew 6:12,14-15 Forgive, Or Else
- Matthew 6:12,14-15 Forgiven and Forgiving
- Matthew 6:13 Don't Tempt Me
- Matthew 6:13 Don't Lead Me Where I Want To Go
- Matthew 6:13b Deliver Us From Evil
- Matthew 6:13c The Glory Forever Amen
- Matthew 6:14-15 To Forgive Is Divine
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting
- Matthew 6:19-24 Money, Money, Money
- Matthew 6:25-34 Worry
- Matthew 6:25-34 Worry
Tim Challies: Keener’s work receives high recommendations and significant warnings about the limits of its usefulness. It may also be going out of print since it is not available at Westminster Books and is currently available only from Amazon resellers. This is the kind of commentary I tend to avoid since I don’t consider myself sufficiently schooled to confidently sort through the weaknesses. However, most experts do recommend it with certain caveats. (Challies.com)
- THE ETHICS OF GOD'S KINGDOM (5-7)
- The Setting of Jesus' Sermon (5:1-2)
- Kingdom Rewards for the Repentant (5:3-9)
- Encouragement for Those Persecuted for the Gospel (5:10-12)
- Worthless Disciples (5:13-16)
- Jesus Applies Principles in God's Law (5:17-48)
- Showing Righteousness to God Alone (6:1-18)
- Do Not Value Possessions (6:19-34)
- Appropriate Judgment (7:1-27)
- Epilogue: Jesus' Hearers Recognize His Authority (7:28-29)
- Matthew 6:1-8 Matthew 6:16-18 Alms, Prayer and Fasting for the Glory of Men
- Matthew 6:9-15 The Lord’s Prayer: A Primer for Prayer
- Matthew 6:16-24 God and Mammon, or Advice to Fortune Hunters
- Matthew 6:25-34 The Infidelity of Anxiety,
LOWELL JOHNSON - click for sermons below
- Religious Exhibition or Sunday Is Not Showtime Matt. 6:1-5, 16-18
- Getting Ready To Pray Matt. 6:5-8
- Focus On the Father Matt. 6:9-13
- Honoring Your Heavenly Father Matt. 6:9-13
- Watching For Kingdom Advances Matt. 6:10
- Desiring God's Will In Our Life Matt. 6:10
- Daily Bread Living Matt. 6:11
- Receiving and Practicing Forgiveness Matt. 6:12
- Our Heavenly Guidance System Matt. 6:13
- A Beautiful Doxology Matt. 6:13 1
- Fasting without Fanfare Matt. 6:16-18
- Investing For Eternity Matt. 6:19-24
- Why Do You Worry? Matt. 6:25-34
WILLIAM KELLY
KEITH KRELL Sermon on the Mount - Counter-Cultural Christianity
- Matthew 6:1–18 Secret Service
- Matthew 6:19–24 God or Greed?
- Matthew 6:25-34 Lifestyles of the Content & Worry-Free
STEVE KRELOFF - Messianic Pastor
PAUL KRETZMANN
- Matthew 6:1-4 Why Are You Working?
- Matthew 6:5-8 Why Are You Praying?
- Matthew 6:9-15 The Disciples' Prayer
- Matthew 6:16-18 Why Are You Fasting?
- Matthew 6:19-24 Where Is Your Treasure?
- Matthew 6:25-34 Don't Worry!
- Matthew 6:1 Beware of Hypocrisy
- Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Without Hypocrisy
- Matthew 6:5-8 Praying Without Hypocrisy
- Matthew 6:5 The Purpose of Prayer
- Matthew 6:9 The Paternity of Prayer
- Matthew 6:9 The Priority of Prayer
- Matthew 6:9-10 Prayer as Worship
- Matthew 6:10 The Program of Prayer
- Matthew 6:10 The Plan of Prayer, Pt. 1
- Matthew 6:10 The Plan of Prayer, Pt. 2
- Matthew 6:11 The Provision of Prayer, Pt. 1
- Matthew 6:11 The Provision of Prayer, Pt. 2
- Matthew 6:12, 14-15 The Pardon of Prayer, Pt. 1
- Matthew 6:12, 14-15 The Pardon of Prayer, Pt. 2
- Matthew 6:12, 14-15 The Pardon of Prayer, Pt. 3
- Matthew 6:13 The Protection of Prayer
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting Without Hypocrisy, Part 1
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting Without Hypocrisy, Part 2
- Matthew 6:19a: Treasure in Heaven 1 - Study Guide
- Matthew 6:19a: Treasure in Heaven 1
- Matthew 6:19-24: Treasure in Heaven 2 - Study Guide
- Matthew 6:19-24: Treasure in Heaven 2
- Matthew 6:25-34 Overcoming Materialism - Study Guide
- Matthew 6:25-34 Overcoming Materialism
- Matthew 6:25-30a: Overcoming Financial Worry 1 - Study Guide
- Matthew 6:25-30a: Overcoming Financial Worry 1
- Matthew 6:25-30a: Overcoming Financial Stress
- Matthew 6:25-34: Overcoming Financial Worry 2 - Study Guide
- Matthew 6:25-34: Overcoming Financial Worry 2
JAMES MCCULLEN - uses many illustrations
- Matthew 6:9-13 Looking at the Model Prayer
- Matthew 6:9-13 Looking at the Model Prayer
- Matthew 6:14-15 The Consequences Of Not Forgiving
- Matthew 6:31-34 How to Seek First the Kingdom of Heaven
- Matthew 6:25-34 Ten Reasons we Should Wait to Worry
- Matthew 6:1-5 Trumpets and Street Corners
- Matthew 6:6 Solitary Prayer
- Matthew 6:9 The Structure of the Lord’s Prayer
- Matthew 6:9 'Our Father’
- Matthew 6:9 Hallowed Be Thy Name
- Matthew 6:10 Thy Kingdom Come’
- Matthew 6:10 Thy Will Be Done
- Matthew 6:11 The Cry for Bread
- Matthew 6:12 'Forgive Us Our Debts’
- Matthew 6:13 'Lead Us Not into Temptation
- Matthew 6:13 'Deliver Us from Evil’
- Matthew 6:13 'Thine is the Kingdom’
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting
- Matthew 6:10-120 Two Kinds of Treasure
- Matthew 6:21 Hearts and Treasures
- Matthew 6:24, 25 Anxious Care
ROD MATTOON - excellent illustrations
- The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:1-48 - 312 pages - Illustrations Index on page 301
- The Sermon on the Mount Volume 2 - Matthew 6-7 - 328 pages - Illustrations Index on page 323
BRYN MACPHAIL
- Investments That Pay Eternal Dividends (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)
- How Shall We Pray? (Matthew 6:5-15)
- The Futility of Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34)
- Matthew 6 Commentary
- Matthew 6:6 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:9 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:10 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:11 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:13 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:18
- Matthew 6:19-24 Disciples' Use of Money
- Matthew 6:22 The Intention of the Soul
- Matthew 6:21-22 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:31-32 (ODW)
- Matthew 6:33 (ODW)
HEINRICH A MEYER - Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
MIDDLETON BIBLE
G CAMPBELL MORGAN - Commentary
ROBERT MORGAN - often has excellent illustrations
- Matthew 6:5-13 When We Pray
- Matthew 6:9 In this manner, therefore, pray....
- Matthew 6:9 This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father....”
- Matthew 6:9 In this manner, therefore pray: Our Father in heaven....
- Matthew 6:9-10 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven
- Matthew 6:9-10 This, then, is how you should pray
- Matthew 6:9-11 In This Manner Therefore Pray
- Matthew 6:12 Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts
- Matthew 6:13 Lord's Prayer: Lead Us Not Into Temptation
- Matthew 6:13 Lord's Prayer: The Doxology
- Matthew 6:33, Romans 8:28 Promises
- Matthew 6:19-34 Consider The Lilies
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible study notes - well-done conservative
- Matthew 6:7 - vain repetitions
- Matthew 6:9 - After this manner
- Matthew 6:10 - Thy kingdom come
- Matthew 6:11 - Thy will daily bread
- Matthew 6:13 - Amen
- Matthew 6:16 - when ye fast
- Matthew 6:24 - serve God and mammon
- Matthew 6:27 - taking thought
- Matthew 6:33 - kingdom
TOMMY NELSON
NET BIBLE NOTES
- Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 No Hypocrisy
- Matthew 6:9 The Lord's Prayer: Reverence
- Matthew 6:10 The Lord's Prayer: Submission
- Matthew 6:11 The Lord's Prayer: Dependence
- Matthew 6:12, 14-15 The Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness
- Matthew 6:13 The Lord's Prayer: Deliverance
- Matthew 6:13 The Lord's Prayer: Glory
- Matthew 6:19-21 Is Your Treasure Secure?
- Matthew 6:22-24 One Master
- Matthew 6:25-34 The Cure for Anxiety
JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary
JOSEPH PARKER
PASTOR LIFE SERMONS - multiple different preachers
- Matthew 6:10 The Power of Prayer - Part 2 -- Frank Cox
- Matthew 6:10 The Plea That Changes The World -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:11-14 The Model Prayer - Our Request -- Donald Cantrell
- Matthew 6:11-34 Daily Provision For Daily Needs -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:1-16 The Motivation in Stewardship -- J. Mike Minnix
- Matthew 6:1-18 The Lesson of Discipleship and the Considerations Involved -- David E. Owen
- Matthew 6:1-18 Setting The Scene (for Prayer) -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:12-15 To Err is Human to Forgive is Divine -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:12-15 Forgiven - Forgive! -- J. Mike Minnix
- Matthew 6:13-19 Enlarging Our Borders Through The Church -- Frank Cox
- Matthew 6:1-4 For His Eyes Only--- James Merritt
- Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting and the Modern Day Christian-- lDonald Cantrell
- Matthew 6:19-34 The Giant of Worry -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:25-34 I Met God There (Devotion) -- Franklin L. Kirksey
- Matthew 6:33 The Cure for the Cluttered Life -- Terry Trivette
- Matthew 6:33 Back to Basics - Our Focus -- Johnny Hunt
- Matthew 6:33 The Tyranny of the Urgent -- Frank Page
- Matthew 6:33 We Seek To Honor God In All We Do -- Jerry N. Watts
- Matthew 6:5 The Modern Day Christian and Praye -- Donald Cantrell
- Matthew 6:5-15 The Doxology-- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:5-15 Hotline To Heaven-- James Merritt
- Matthew 6:5-15 How Do We Approach God? -- Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:6-8 The High Calling To Prayer -- Frank Cox
- Matthew 6:9 Family Talk -- Frank Cox
- Matthew 6:9 The Model Prayer - Our Relationships -- Donald Cantrell
- Matthew 6:9-10 The Model Prayer - Our Responsibility -- Donald Cantrell
- Matthew 6:9-10 The Power of Prayer - Part 1 -- Frank Cox
- Matthew 6:9-10 The Will of God, Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else - Denis Lyle
- Matthew 6:9-10 The Pattern Prayer - Denis Lyle
PETER PETT
- Matthew 6:5-15: Hallowed Be Thy Name
- Matthew 6:1-15 Praying in the Closet and in the Spirit
- Matthew 6:5-18 Pray Like This- Hallowed Be Your Name
- Matthew 6:5-9a: Sweet "Our" of Prayer
- Matthew 6:7-15: As We Forgive Our Debtors
- Matthew 6:16-18: Fasting for Reward of the Father
- Matthew 6:19-34 Don’t Be Anxious, Lay Up Treasures
- Matthew 6:19-34 Don't Be Anxious, Lay Up Treasure in Heaven, 2
- Matthew 6:24-34: Do Not Be Anxious about Your Life
- Matthew 6:25-34: Battling the Unbelief of Anxiety
- Matthew 6:34: Today's Mercies for Today's Troubles
EDWARD PLUMPTRE - In Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
MATTHEW POOLE
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL
- Matthew 6:1
- Matthew 6:2
- Matthew 6:3
- Matthew 6:4
- Matthew 6:5
- Matthew 6:6
- Matthew 6:7
- Matthew 6:8
- Matthew 6:9
- Matthew 6:10
- Matthew 6:11
- Matthew 6:12
- Matthew 6:13
- Matthew 6:14
- Matthew 6:15
- Matthew 6:16
- Matthew 6:17
- Matthew 6:18
- Matthew 6:19
- Matthew 6:20
- Matthew 6:21
- Matthew 6:22
- Matthew 6:23
- Matthew 6:24
- Matthew 6:25
- Matthew 6:26
- Matthew 6:27
- Matthew 6:28
- Matthew 6:29
- Matthew 6:30
- Matthew 6:31
- Matthew 6:32
- Matthew 6:33
- Matthew 6:34
- Matthew 6:8 If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?
- Matthew 6:10 The Hardest Prayer You Will Ever Pray
- Matthew 6:12 Forgiveness and the Lord’s Prayer
- Matthew 6:19-21 The First National Bank of Heaven
- Matthew 6:19-34 The Treasure Principle
- Matthew 6:25-34 Three Things Not To Worry About
- Matthew 6:33 The Fourth Law: What You Seek, You Find
ROBERT RAYBURN
- Matthew 6:1-4 The Heart of Love
- Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer from the Heart
- Matthew 6:16-18 Holy Hypocrisy
- Matthew 6:19-24 Forsaking the World
- Matthew 6:25-34 Laying the Ax to the Root of Worry
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- Matthew 6 Word Pictures in the New Testament
- Matthew 5 Commentary
- Matthew 6 Commentary
- Matthew 7 Commentary
DON ROBINSON - transcripts, conservative
- Sweet Hour of Prayer #1: Praise - Matthew 6:9-13
- Sweet Hour of Prayer #2: Waiting - Matthew 6:9-13
- Faith for the Future: What's This World Coming To? - Matthew 6:18
- God or Mammon - Matthew 6:19-24
- What About Our Conscience? - Matt. 6:22-23
- Choose Faith over Worry - Matthew 6:25-34
- Dealing with our Feelings: Worry - Matthew 6:25-34
- What We Really Need - Matthew 6:33
- Putting God First - Matthew 6:31-34
- Living Like There Is No Tomorrow - Matthew 6:34
ADRIAN ROGERS SERMONS ON MATTHEW
Click here to access the titles listed below - the Pdf has over 2000 pages of sermons. Rogers is conservative, pithy and practical! He is one of the stellar expositors of the twentieth century. Highly recommended to aid your sermon and teaching preparation.
- Hypocrisy—Matthew 6
- Satan’s Academy Award—Matthew 6:1–2
- Enjoying the Family of God—Matthew 6:5–13
- How to Pray for Daily Bread—Matthew 6:9–11, 19–20, 24–34
- How to Pray for Our Daily Bread—Matthew 6:9–13
- Knowing and Doing the Will Of God—Matthew 6:9–13
- Overcoming Temptations—Matthew 6:9–13
- Overcoming the Evil One—Matthew 6:9–13
- The Coming Kingdom of Christ—Matthew 6:10
- The Freedom of Forgiveness—Matthew 6:9–13
- The Kingdom of Evil and the Kingdom of God—Matthew 6:9–13
- Victorious Prayer—Matthew 6:9–13
- When We Say Father—Matthew 6:9–13
- When We Say, “Father”—Matthew 6:9–13
- Dangerous Prayer—Matthew 6:9–15
- Principles of Kingdom Living—Matthew 6:10
- Make Sure You Get the Real Thing—Matthew 6:19–24
- A Word for Worriers—Matthew 6:24–34
- How to Win in the War with Worry—Matthew 6:25–34
- The Incredible Power of Proper Priorities—Matthew 6:33
- The Incredible Power of Proper Priorities, Part 2—Matthew 6:33
- The High Cost of Borrowed Trouble—Matthew 6:33–34
GIL RUGH
- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Practicing Righteousness in Worship
- Matthew 6: 11-15 Prayer for Personal Needs
- Matthew 6:7-10 Our Pattern for Prayer
- Matthew 6:19-24 What Motivates You?
- Matthew 6:25-34 Do Not Be Anxious
SERMONS BY VERSE
BRIAN SCHWERTLEY
- Matthew 6
- Matthew 6
- Matthew 6:1
- Matthew 6:1
- Matthew 6:1
- Matthew 6:1-4
- Matthew 6:2
- Matthew 6:5
- Matthew 6:5-8
- Matthew 6:5-8
- Matthew 6:5-15
- Matthew 6:9
- Matthew 6:10
- Matthew 6:16
- Matthew 6:16
- Matthew 6:19
- Matthew 6:19
- Matthew 6:19-21
- Matthew 16:19-24
- Matthew 6:19-24
- Matthew 6:22
- Matthew 6:22-24
- Matthew 6:25
- Matthew 6:25
- Matthew 6:26
- Matthew 6:30
- Matthew 6:31
- Matthew 6:31-33
- Matthew 6:31-34
- Matthew 6:34
R C SPROUL
- Matthew 6 Exposition
- Matthew 6 Commentary
- Matthew 6:9: The Fatherhood of God
- Matthew 6:10: A Heavenly Pattern for Our Earthly Life
- Matthew 6:13 (#509) Lead Us Not Into Temptation
- Matthew 6:13 (#1402) Lead Us Not Into Temptation
- Matthew 6:22, 23 A Single Eye and Simple Faith
- Matthew 6:31-33 Thought Condemned, Yet Commanded
- Matthew 6:33 First Things First
- Matthew 6:33 Something Worth Seeking
C H SPURGEON - Devotionals
- Matthew 6 - click here for devotionals
- Matthew 6:3-4
- Matthew 6:9
- Matthew 6:26
- Matthew 6:30
- Matthew 6:33
DEREK THOMAS
- Matthew 6:9 Hallowed be Thy Name
- Matthew 6:9 Forms and Prayer Books
- Matthew 6:9 Our Father which are in Heaven
- Matthew 6:10 Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven
- Matthew 6:10 Thy Kingdom Come
- Matthew 6:11 Give Us this Day Our Daily Bread
- Matthew 6:12 And Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors
- Matthew 6:13 For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory Forever
- Matthew 6:13 And Lead Us Not into Temptation but Deliver Us from Evil
TODAY IN THE WORD - Devotionals often with good sermon illustrations
THOMAS WATSON
- Matthew 6:9 The First Petition in the Lord's Prayer
- Matthew 6:10 The Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer
- Matthew 6:10 The Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer
- Matthew 6:11 The Fourth Petition in the Lord's Prayer
- Matthew 6:12 The Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer
- Matthew 6:13 The Sixth Petition in the Lord's Prayer
JOHN WESLEY
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
- Matthew 6:9 The Filial Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
- Matthew 6:9 The Brotherly Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
- Matthew 6:9 The Celestial Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Who art in heaven)
- Matthew 6:9 The Reverential Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Hallowed Be Your Name)
- Matthew 6:10 The Submissive Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Your will be done on earth...)
- Matthew 6:11 The Dependent Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Give Us this Day...)
- Matthew 6:12 The Penitential Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Forgive us our sins...)
- Matthew 6:12 The Forgiving Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (As we have forgiven...)
- Matthew 6:13 The Watchful Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Lead us not into temptation)
- Matthew 6:13 The Devotional Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Deliver us from evil)
- Matthew 6:13 The Adoring Spirit of the Lord’s Prayer (Yours is the kingdom...)
STEVE ZEISLER
- Matthew 6:1-14, 16-18: Honored by Men, or By God?
- Matthew 6:5-15: A Pattern for Prayer
- Matthew 6:19-34 : Don't Worry, Be Faithful