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The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 10,279 views

The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 9,279 views

Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus On Integrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002

based on 172 ratings

| 34,753 views

Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixing Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

based on 237 ratings

| 24,026 views

Because anger is serious and dangerous it can wreck relationships. We should take action immediately to avoid it.

Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 1 4-22-01 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how when people are angry, things tend to get broken. As a teenager, my brother once stormed out of the house in an angry huff, slamming a door so hard that a window broke. Once when playing racquetball, I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

based on 220 ratings

| 21,780 views

Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going The Extra Mile Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 18,125 views

This is a revamp of a same sermon I did in 1996, I hope it is better this time

INTRODUCTION • One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from being caught in the fan belt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have To Love Who? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 5,222 views

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 6,491 views

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Un Retrato De Fe Persistente

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 4,253 views

Una madre cananea nos muestra la importancia de la compasión, fe, humildad y persistencia

Un retrato de fe persistente Mateo 15:21-28 Una madre cananea nos muestra la importancia de la compasión, fe, humildad y persistencia 1. Era un prospecto inconcebible (ver. 22) A. Por su nacionalidad B. Por su problema 2. Enfrentaba obstáculos inesperados (ver. 23, 24) A. El silencio de ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hardest To Say Word In English ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

based on 117 ratings

| 8,410 views

We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8-9, Matthew 5:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesús, La Ley Y La Gracia

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on May 21, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 12,992 views

Los planteamientos del Señor Jesús afirman que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia moral y espiritual de la ley, en el ejercicio de nuestra mayordomía. Así como tampoco la supremacía de la gracia nos exonera de practicar y guardar lo que

Jesús, la ley y la gracia Mateo 5:17-20 Objetivo: Que los oyentes comprendan que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia de la ley en lo que respecta a la mayordomía cristiana. Introducción El concepto de que hemos sido librados de la Ley plantea para los creyentes del presente siglo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Violence In Christian History? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 9, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 6,403 views

We need to ask: 1) Why is there violence in Christian history? 2) Why is there violence in present day Christianity? 3) What can be done about it today?

Sadly, there are many people today who reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy and inconsistencies of the church and individual Christians throughout history. They point to some of the ugly parts of the church’s past like the Crusades, the witch trials, and the Inquisition. The Spanish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Methodist

It's The Second Mile That Counts

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 5,388 views

There are some great responsibilities in this life, but there are also great rewards.

I. Introduction A. This is one of the most interesting and compelling passages in the entire Bible B. What does this passage hold for us in instruction? C. In applying the principles Jesus taught here—how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Commandment

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 33,258 views

A sermon on the command of Jesus to love one another.

TOPIC: ?A New Commandment? TEXT: John 13:34-35 Here?s the scene, from the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John: Jesus and his disciples are in the Upper Room. It?s the Last Supper. Judas has already left to do his evil deed of betrayal. Jesus and the other eleven disciples are still at the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Methodist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 26, 2002

based on 195 ratings

| 47,329 views

Dare to touch Him and you will never be the same.

This is probable the most well known Scripture in the Bible. It is one of the passages in the Bible that are more used by preachers, evangelist and teachers than other passages. And yet through all these years nobody knows what this woman’s name is. Nobody knows what she looked like. Nobody knows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

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