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Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 14, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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A closer look at the Beattitudes. Blessings for those who mourn.

Matthew 5:4 (NASB) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Each of us will face a time to mourn. Our sorrow comes in many forms: Physical Emotional Spiritual Physical loss comes from the loss of tangible things. These may include: People Places Things The person you used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beatitudes (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

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A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

based on 126 ratings

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Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001

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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 "doing" Õ Conduct flows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can You Rejoice When You're Sad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001

based on 176 ratings

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The Christian view & the world’s view of happiness are different, aren’t they? How can that be?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This Memorial Day will have a special meaning for veterans of WW 2, & indeed for our whole nation. As we all know, 1995 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The loss of life was enormous, & the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

based on 63 ratings

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The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

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I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001

based on 71 ratings

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The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Progression Of Blessedness Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your True Colors Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Detailing the values of a new church

Your True Colors Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’d like you to play a game with me, a game that almost everyone in the room can play-- maybe not Aidan Oglesbee but certainly Kyla; AS A MATTER OF FACT, even Graham Crain can play this game. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Mason on Aug 1, 2002

based on 1,148 ratings

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Funeral message that can easily be adapted and used

JULY 16TH, 2002 JAY McCLELLAN I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING HERE THIS MORNING TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. YOUR PRESENCE HERE IS A TRIBUTE TO JAY. PRAY ….. I WANT TO BEGIN BY SAYING HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS TODAY -I WISH I COULD TAKE YOUR SORROW AWAY, BUT IKNOW I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Matthew 5:3-8, John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

“Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Mennonite

Funeral Meditation: Lessons From The Death Of Sarah

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Dec 16, 2001

based on 374 ratings

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This sermon serves to comfort the bereaved family and encourages them to move on with life when the period of mourning is over.

FUNERAL MEDITATION: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH OF SARAH This message was delivered on 15th December 2001 at the funeral of Madam Hoe Goay Ee (Aunty Lim) Date of Birth: 27 July 1923 Date Departed: 14 December 2001 Text: Genesis 23:1-4. I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD. Abraham mourned when Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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