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Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

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Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

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Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

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Our God is a merciful God, and expects those of us who have received his mercy to be merciful as well.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Are you a merciful person? Yet that is what our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be. In Luke 6:36, our Lord said, "Therefore be mersiful, just as your Father is also merciful." Our God is a merciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

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Jesus Christ came into the world so that we might be reconciled to God. Those he has reconciled have been called to become agents of his peace in the world. How can we become peacemakers?

THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 Every believer is to be a peacemaker both in the church and in the community. Christians should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. Yet, we find that conflict if often the result of one’s coming to Jesus Christ. For example, a college professor shared his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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Lesson 15 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I revisited the topic of prayer as we came to Jesus’s words about asking, seeking, and knocking.

Fix Your Prayers (part 2) Matthew 7:7-11 It is quite possible that no aspect of the Christian life is as mysterious as prayer. What should I pray for and how should I pray? How come it seems like nothing happens when I pray? Do you ever think you’re just talking to the wall when you pray? Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Clima Como Señal De Los Tiempos

Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Aug 1, 2002

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Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta influencia satanica, destruccion de la familia, delincuencia, falta a la ley moral. A todo esto se anade algo nuevo: “ El cambio de los tiempos”. Notamos que el mundo va caminando hacia

Matt 24:33 “Así también vosotros, cuando veáis todas estas cosas, sabed que está cerca, a las puertas. 34 De cierto os digo que no pasará esta generación hasta que todas estas cosas sucedan.” Introduccion a) Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34

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

"What's On The Menu?" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

“What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 73 ratings

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How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

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Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

War And Iraq: My Undersatnding Of The Bible's Teaching About War

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

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War can be in accord with the will of God. Although particular wars may be controversial, we must start with the premise that war is an option.

My Undersatnding of the Bible’s Teaching About War (topical) INTRO: 1. The Bible is a book filled with War. 2. Yet anybody who has fought in the trenches will tell you, without hesitation, that War is like Hell of Earth. 3. I think before we begin this brief presentation, we need to remember ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-3, Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Be-Attitudes - Part Vi Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

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Blessed are those whose hearts are pure.

This morning we will be continuing our series called "The Be-Attitudes." We are looking at the issue of purity today and our passage comes from Matthew 5:8. Matthew 5:8 (CEV) God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see Him! Let’s take a few moments to define purity. Purity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Be-Attitudes - Part Viii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

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God blesses those who are treated badly for doing right.

Today is our final sermon in the series entitled "The Be-Attitudes." We will be addressing the issue of persecution. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 5:10-12. Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Blessed are those who mourn over troubling situations, over their sins, and over the sins of others.

Evening Service for 8/24/2003 Introduction: I set beside a tiny crib and watched a baby die, and the parents slowly turned to me and said, “Preacher, tell us why?” And I walked away from the nursery where still born babies lie, and a mother stretches out her empty arms and says, “Preacher, oh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

based on 96 ratings

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Many of us have been persecuted because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Some of us have been mistreated because we live differently than others. But when it happens how do you react? Join Pastor Steve as he addresses this question.

When was the last time you were persecuted? Was that persecution just or unjust? Were you persecuted for "righteousness sake" or because of "Jesus’ name? or was it for some wrong you committed? In our study today, we’re going to see that there is a price that we will pay for following Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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