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Matthew
Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 8, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 1)
Contributed on Aug 7, 2013
A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.
YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 According to the Cambridge dictionary, the phrase “salt of the earth” is an idiom that refers to someone who is “very good, honest, and reasonable; one who does not think that they are special in any way”. The examples given are statements such ...read more
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2. A Ministry Of Mercy
Contributed on Aug 7, 2013
A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.
A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more
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3. Christ And The Law
Contributed on Aug 7, 2013
A sermon examining how Jesus fulfilled the Law.
CHRIST AND THE LAW Matthew 5:17-18 Here in the USA, when a new president takes office, (if his predecessor was from the opposition party) one of his first acts after his inauguration is usually to go to the Oval Office and begin to sign executive orders with the intention of immediately ...read more
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4. Don't Be A Pharisee!
Contributed on Aug 7, 2013
A sermon examining the danger of becoming a modern day Pharisee.
DON’T BE A PHARISEE! Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees were an influential religious sect within Judaism in the days of Jesus’ earthy ministry. This group was mostly comprised of middle-class businessmen and leaders of the synagogues. Though the Pharisees were a minority within the Sanhedrin (the ...read more
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5. Assessing Your Kingdom Status
Contributed on Aug 7, 2013
A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more
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6. The Heart Of The Matter
Contributed on Aug 19, 2013
A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.
THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more