Sermon Central
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Sermon On The Mount
Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Overcoming Mediocrity
Contributed on Mar 14, 2001
The Sermon on the Mount was not for everyone. It was only for REAL disciples. Should you be here for this series of messages?
I. The Multitudes (5:1a) A. See 4:25 B. They followed the miracles 1. (4:23-24) brought sick folks to be healed 2. This happened often a. Feeding of 5000 b. ‘An evil generation seeks a sign’ C. Majority of followers week after the exhilarating experiences II. The Mountain (5:1b) A. He ...read more
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2. The Progression Of Blessedness
Contributed on Mar 19, 2001
The Beatitudes show the beautiful progression of blessedness as one grows in maturity in the Kngdom of God.
I. Inward (5:3-5) A. Poor in Spirit- bankrupt before God 1. Citizenship B. Those who Mourn – over their bankruptcy 1. Comfort C. The Meek – pliable; submissive 1. Inheritance II. Upward (5:6) A. Hunger for Righteousness 1. Seems to denote yearning for growth 2. We hunger for food for ...read more
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3. How Far Should I Go?
Contributed on Apr 17, 2001
How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?
I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the ...read more
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4. Is There A Murderer In Your Mind?
Contributed on Apr 29, 2001
Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.
I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly ...read more
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5. The Silent Sin
Contributed on May 4, 2001
This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.
I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of ...read more
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6. Miles Down The Road
Contributed on Jun 5, 2001
Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?
I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more
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7. The Word On Divorce
Contributed on Jun 18, 2001
There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?
I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more
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8. Speech Therapy
Contributed on Jun 18, 2001
How do you tame the tongue?
I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is ...read more
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9. The Third Mile
Contributed on Jun 18, 2001
Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...
I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more
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10. The Fruit Of Wolves
Contributed on Aug 20, 2001
Beware of false teachers!
I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as ...read more