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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Visible Faith

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 2, 2010
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    We need to make sure our faith is visible and real so others might see who God really is in us!

    Visible Faith -Our lives are on display. This is true of all who calls themselves Christ followers or Christians. Since our lives are on display, we need to be sure that people can see Jesus, not just us. People won’t stay interested very long if they just see me. But if they can see Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010
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    Acts 13:47 “For so the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles, That You may bring salvation to the end of the earth.’” Let your light Shine

    Let Your Light Shine 12/13/09 PM Text: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION There are many lessons in which we examine what is necessary to become a Christian, the Gospel of Jesus, the lessons of God’s grace and His salvation. This is considered the work of Christ’s Church, to preach and teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holes In The Darkness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010
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    You are the light of the world. As you live out this goodness visibly in front of the people of the world, your life will point them to Jesus where they too can find life that is real life.

    Opening illustration: Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the young boy said, “I see a man making holes in the darkness.” Let us turn to Matthew 5 and see how we as believers can make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be An Effective Influence

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010
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    Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

    How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lasting Word Of God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 7, 2010
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    We can place our utmost confidence in the Word of God to give us power for living and to guide us in the paths of righteousness.

    The Lasting Word Of God Matthew 5:17-19 INTRODUCTION A. Robert Ingersoll once held a Bible and said, “In fifteen years I’ll have this book in a morgue.” In that time he was dead himself. B. Voltaire said, “In one hundred years the Bible will be an outmoded and forgotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Man Is An Island Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
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    Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

    You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God’s Word Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
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    Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

    Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011
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    God can use our influence for His kingdom and His glory

    The Power of Influence Matthew 5:13-16 August 28, 2011 Morning Service Dr. John Geddie went to Aneityum, (Anatom) an island in Vanuatu in 1848 and worked there for God for 24 years. On the tablet erected to his memory these words are inscribed: When he landed, in 1848, there were no Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: The Blessed Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Opening Scriptures to the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Self and the Sermon on the Mount Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-16 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Fulfilling Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message from the Sermon on the Mount on the Law

    Title: Fulfilling of the Law Theme: To show what Christ meant by his words “Think not that I come to destroy the law, . . . but to fulfill”. Text: Matthew 5:17-48 Matthew 5:17 Think not that I come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Studies Sermon On The Mount: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Introduction to Studies in the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Theme: Text: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2 AV) For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message from Sermon on the Mount about being Salt and Light

    Title: Salt and Light Coming out of the Saltshaker Theme: Text: Matthew 5:14-16 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2 AV) Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Tip The Pivot, Never Be The Same Again! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 6, 2010
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    Would you like life to be more than just a comic book existance? How about a full motion picture epic in 3D. You may be on the pivot point of a new thing! Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets! He reflects the nature of God as does the fulfilled

    This series of three sermons is called ‘The disappearing Earth and Two Camels, three challenges of Jesus’ for reasons that will I hope become obvious as I preach through the series. I can remember things in my life that struck me as if something had changed and would never be the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Permissive Society

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    The Permissive Society (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 13-16. Ill: • Snake who escaped from his cage etc; • He became a victim of his own appetite! • I believe our society has become the victim of its own permissive appetites; • We have become trapped, enslaved by our own sinful attitudes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Glenn Dunaway avatar

    We'll Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010
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    The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

    Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist