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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christians Are Abnormal In How They Related To Enemies And Abuse Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
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    Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount- Christians are Abnormal - Looks at a Christian response to abuse and insult.

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY RELATE TO ENEMIES AND ABUSE Matthew 5:38-48 April 15, 2012 Before I address our topic for this morning, I want to confess that what the Bible says is not always easy to do and I have on occasion struggled in this very area myself. Several years ago a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Good

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012
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    Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

    Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012
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    A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

    The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Be Perfect

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we perfect? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are made perfect while here on earth IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:48 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. V. THESIS: Be perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Donut Theology

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
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    A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

    Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell – Let’s Not Go There! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    Hell is a real place of real suffering that we should want every person to avoid

    Keith Green had a song. It’s the devil’s words: Well I'm gaining power by the hour They're falling by the score You know, it's getting very easy now Since no one believes in me anymore I’m afraid that’s where a lot of people are where hell’s concerned. Our concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013
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    The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service.

    The Extra Mile January 27, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying Your Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 8, 2012
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    Obeying Jesus’ command to love our enemies doesn’t come naturally, however. Often our first response is to retaliate. The best way - the Christ-like way - to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend! To melt an enemy, try the warmth of love.

    Opening illustration: There is a story told of two shopkeepers. Their stores were across the street from each other, and the two had a bitter rivalry. One day an angel came to one of the shopkeepers and said, “The Lord has sent me to tell you that you may have one wish. Whatever you ask for, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eye For An Eye Series

    Contributed by Alexander Clark on Nov 30, 2012
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    How hard is it for you to not seek revenge when another person does you wrong? Jesus tells us in Matt.5:38-42 that we are to Love More, Give More, Do More, and Trust More, are you willing to take a stand for the kingdom of God?

    Eye for an Eye Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: Review the Sermon on the Mount Revenge = Getting even Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

    Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012
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    As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

    Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011
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    Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

    Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Adultery Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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     | 3,791 views

    Dealing with the subject of adultery through the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: The Place of Adultery in our Society Theme: Help us to understand how to avoid adultery Text: Matthew 5:27-30 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14 AV) This is one commandment that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Anger Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message about dealing with anger from the Sermon on the Mount.

    Note: I used notes from Online Bible Themes and verse studies from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible. This was written in 1997 so many years ago. Thought it would be great to share. Title: Murder and Anger Theme: To show the importance of having the right kind of anger Text: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Christian Perfection Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Characteristics of Christian perfection from the sermon on the mount.

    Characteristics of Christian Perfection Theme: Text: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 AV) James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Jesus And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message from the Sermon on the Mount dealing with Divorce

    Title: Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce Theme: To answer some questions on divorce Text: Matthew 5:31-32 Mt 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God