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  • W. Charles Harris avatar

    Peacemaker Or Something Else

    Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Jul 21, 2021
     | 1,495 views

    There are certain characteristics that mark citizens of the Kingdom of God, and if these are present, the individual will be truly blessed, happy, fortunate (Makarios). Among these characteristics is the ability to be a peacemaker.

    Telemachus was a monk who lived in a cloistered monastery during the 4th century AD. He felt God saying to him, "Go to Rome." He put his possessions in a sack and set out for Rome. When he arrived in the city, people were thronging in the streets. He asked why all the excitement and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winds Of War

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Our Christian Response to war

    The Winds of War Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Three young men. They would tell you that they could not remember a time when they didn’t know one another. Their families could not have been any different one poor, another affluent, and the third from a military family. On the night of their High School ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "A Christian Response To War"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
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    We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

    “A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    Jesus makes a very inclusive invitation to all men to come into this exclusive kingdom. But there is only one way in—through the cross.

    The Kingdom of Heaven Includes You! Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Jim Luthy I hold in my hand a crisp $100 bill. Would you be excited if I said I want one of you to have it? Let me see if you qualify… Everyone please stand. If you were not born in the state of Oregon, you can have a seat. You do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too High A Price

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    Consider the cost of following Jesus

    " TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lightly Seasoned For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 15,358 views

    An Evangelism Sermon

    Lightly Seasoned for Jesus Matthew 5:1-16 Song: Shine on Me Prayer Thanks / Tribute [v. 13] Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Declaration Of War"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    How are Christians to be "peacemakers?" In John 4, Jesus makes five declarations of war in order to establish the peace. As Christians, we need to make a declaration of war!

    Text: John 4:1-19 “A Declaration of War” Introduction: Matthew 5:9 ”Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peace does not come unless it is made. If we are to be peacemakers, we need to live to make the peace. Sometimes that requires war. We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peacemakers In A Time Of War

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    A look at Jesus beatitude about peacemakers in the context of possible war with Iraq but focusing on what it means for us.

    v9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my wife, I’d drink it." -- Winston Churchill Conflict we all recognise it is a fact of life and try to avoid it, yet none the less always ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Vii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,249 views

    God blesses those who work for peace.

    This morning we are continuing our series on the "Be-Attitudes" looking at the issue of being a peace maker. Our passage today comes from Matthew 5:9: Matthew 5:9 (NLT) God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. You’ve all seen the bumper sticker that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – His Teaching Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    This is the third in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, using The Beatitudes, we look at His teaching.

    Intro.: Have you ever met a really strange person. 1. Most of this week we have heard of Immanuel – one strange character 2. A few years ago Sandra and I made a trip to California – the taxi driver proceded to tell us about a recent customer: Jesus. Not sure who was stranger - the taxi driver or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "God's Recipe For Happiness"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

    MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sincerity Is Rewarding

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.” Zeph. 2:3

    Theme: Sincerity is rewarding Text: Zeph. 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; Matt. 5:1-12 The Sermon on the Mount is not just a creed but a way of life. On the one hand they are mere principles, on the other they are a practical way to walk in the truth. Jesus meant everything He said and taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Kingdom Attitudes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 32,921 views

    The Beattitudes present eight steps to mature Christian living. Jesus gives us four internals and four externals that lead to strength and joy.

    Attitudes that Please God Someone has called Matthew 5:1-12 the “Be” attitudes of the Faith. What’s your attitude toward God? Jesus lists several attitudes here in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount that challenge us all. Actually, they show the way to spiritual maturity in 8 steps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Battles And Blessings

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,215 views

    To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

    Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist