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  • Danny Pinksen avatar

    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,115 views

    A sermon for church members involved in ministry to the community.

    TITLE: “JUST DO IT!!” SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:1-12 By: Captain Danny Pinksen The Salvation Army CBS Corps Introduction: [ILLUS: You and I are the consumers. Did you ever wonder why TV commercials are the way that they are? Every commercial producer hopes (believes) that their commercial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    Approaches the Beatitudes as the promise of a future great reversal of fortunes (uses images from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame).

    "Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake." Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Overcoming Mediocrity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    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 drew away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Progression Of Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    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 basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Griffin avatar

    The Journey From Sinner To Saint

    Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 163 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

    To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    How To Find True Happiness

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Rev, Fair speaks of ways to find the Happiness you seak

    HOW TO FIND TRUE HAPPINESS How blest are those who know they are poor; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are the sorrowful; they shall find consolation. How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are those who hunger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Blessings Are Forever Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ

    BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse 4 – Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Pass The Salt

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 14,696 views

    How Christ followers can create thirst for the Water of Life.

    Jesus always said interesting things. Consider this famous quote from Matthew 5:13 (NKJV): "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men." He was talking to His followers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,738 views

    The Beatitudes are markers of growth for the Christians.

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life?  Today we are going to start a series on what many have called the greatest teachings that have ever been taught.  What Jesus gives to us here is a pathway to being blessed or happy.  What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beattitude 1

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,030 views

    Beattitudes

    Beatitude Series # 1 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit Original date April 11, 1999 Revised April 28, 2001 Intro. Light bulb Jokes 1. Calvinists None God has predestined when the light will be on 2. Roman Catholics None they use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 27,841 views

    A message on the Beatitudes

    INTRODUCTION Last week in our introductory studies, we learned that Jesus had just choose the twelve to be His Apostles from the group of all of His disciples. Shortly after Jesus chose the apostles, He laid the ground work for the transformation of their characters by preaching the Sermon on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Curry avatar

    Responding To Our National Tragedy

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

    Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Would Say To America

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    What God would say to America in light the recent tragic events of September 11, 2001

    What God Would Say to America In Light of the Terrorist Attack on America September 16, 2001 Rev. Gary A. Shockley Cornerstone United Methodist Church Those of us old enough to remember can tell you exactly what we were doing the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Most recently in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Large-Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    True satisfaction in life comes from recognizing our need for God

    Living Large-Satisfied Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church September 9, 2001 This morning we launch a new message series I’m calling, “Living Large” based on a passage from the gospel of Matthew commonly referred to as the Beatitudes in chapter five. “Living Large” is one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 1

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    Finding God’s will to bless us in the sermon on the mount.

    Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 1 Matt. 5:1-5 A man walks up to the bar with an ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the bartender comes over, and asks for his order. The man says, "I’ll have a beer," and turns to the ostrich. "What about you?" "I’ll have a beer too," ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free