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The Beatitudes

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Like Christ

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 9,395 views

This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

(Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,764 views

Part 1 - At the heart of following Jesus is a commitment to trust and obey him as we live differently - "Upside Down" - from the world.

THE POINT: Jesus understands your heart and offers himself so that it may be transformed ME Bandwagon story…OU SOONERS WE We often jump on the bandwagon and follow the crowd…but when push comes to shove and real commitment or real cost is involved we tend to back away. Jumping on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beattitude 7 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 20,221 views

Peacemakers

Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,452 views

Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Climbing Companions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 6,747 views

Only 12, those who climbed with Jesus, got the best sermon ever preached firsthand. Only those who climb with Jesus get His best. This sermon tells stories of His climbing companions.

Matthew 5:1-2 – Climbing Companions Deep within a forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort, he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wisdom Works Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 5,954 views

Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Searching For Solid Ground

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 11, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 4,618 views

Jesus says if we listen to his teachings and obey them, we’ll weather any and all storms that come our way. Why? Why do His words have this power?

Searching for Solid Ground In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa [Show pics]. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall tall. There was just one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 5,406 views

This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happiness Is Connected To "Be Attitudes"!? 1 Series

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Mar 28, 2006

based on 25 ratings

| 5,537 views

A Christian can experience happiness by having the right attitude and using the Beattitudes.

Happiness is connected to Be”attitudes” I !? Matthew 5:1-5:12 1. We all want to be happy. Right? we want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

based on 154 ratings

| 24,507 views

The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

State Of Control Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,602 views

Part 4 - When God is in control, I don’t have to be.

Who likes to be in charge? Be honest, how many of you like to be in charge, you like to be in control? Most of us, even if we don’t like the responsibility, do like to be in control. It’s a natural thing. That doesn’t mean it’s right, but it is natural. WE We like to have our way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sin Is Serious

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 5,083 views

Sin is serious

Sermon on Mount Dealing Ruthlessly with sin Matthew 5:27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,356 views

This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did. What does Jesus really mean when He tells us not to judge people? What do we need to do to obey it?

INTRODUCTION • Can you tell me the one verse in the bible everyone seems to have memorized? • How many times have we just taken a look at another person and made a judgment about them. We take one look at them and we think that we know everything about them? • What about the times when we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protecting Your Torch Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

based on 271 ratings

| 13,489 views

How to keep our light shining

There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direction contradiction to the commands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

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