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The Beatitudes - Developing Christian Character
Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Spiritual Bankruptcy
Contributed on Jan 5, 2001
First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character
Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, ...read more
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2. Blessed Are The Meek
Contributed on Jan 5, 2001
Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes
Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In ...read more
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3. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Contributed on Jan 5, 2001
Second in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character
Blessed are Those Who Mourn TEXT: Mat 5:4 INTRODUCTION · Read book recently; author said Xns too busy - learning & doing Õ BS, Conf, Tapes, Books, doing this & that Õ Overlook developing Xn Character · What J was talking ab in the Beatitudes Õ "Being" rather than ...read more
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4. Blessed Are The Merciful
Contributed on Jan 9, 2001
Fifth in a series of sermons from the Beatitudes on developing Christian character
Blessed Are The Merciful TEXT: Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION D. A young boy was sent to the corner store by his mother to buy a loaf of bread. He was gone much longer than it should have taken him. When he finally returned, his mother asked, “Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick about ...read more
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5. Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness
Contributed on Jan 17, 2001
Fourth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - Developing Christian character
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst After Righteousness INTRODUCTION · IN THE ANTARCTIC SUMMER OF 1908-9, SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON AND THREE COMPANIONS ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL TO THE SOUTH POLE FROM THEIR WINTER QUARTERS. THEY SET OFF WITH FOUR PONIES TO HELP CARRY THE LOAD. WEEKS LATER, THEIR ...read more
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6. Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Contributed on Jan 17, 2001
Sixth in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart TEXT: Matthew 5:8 INTRODUCTION · Benjamin Franklin was committed to making himself a better person. So much so that he carried around a little book with a list of 13 virtues that he wanted to incorporate into his life. Each day he would concentrate on a ...read more
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7. Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Contributed on Jan 17, 2001
Seventh in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character
Blessed are the Peacemakers TEXT: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION · Working through the Beatitudes – made it to the next to last one · Ingredients of building a Christian character · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God · Idea of peace is prominent in ...read more
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8. Blessed Are The Persecuted
Contributed on Feb 11, 2001
Eighth and final sermon on developing Christian character. Sermon includes examples of Christian persecution both in the United States and around the world.
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted TEXT: Mat 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION · Finishing up series on the Beatitudes · Other sermons deal ingredients of Christian character · This one talks about the maltreatment the Christian can expect · Basic Beatitude is in verse 10; expanded on in ...read more