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"Treasures" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

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Sermon 14 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Orthodox

"Not Spiritually Arrogant" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 27, 2006

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Sermon 2 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I recount below an overheard conversation. For reasons that will become apparent I have excluded names or any personal references. In this conversation one person asked another why it was that we, and by ‘we’ I mean here at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Who Will Inherit The What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Part 3 in Sermon on the Mount Series, looking at the meaning of meek.

"The Who Shall Inherit the What?" Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC, Sept. 29 1996 If you were to survey a select group of people in 38 countries asking them this question, "Taking all things together, would you say you are: 1) not at all happy, 2) not very happy or 3) quite happy or very happy" where do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Fix The Other Guy Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Pooches, Pigs And Pitching Pearls" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 5, 2006

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Sermon 16 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” I remember my dad telling about a dream he had once. He was walking in a residential neighborhood and approached a gate that led to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Covet God's Approval Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 17, 2005

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As Christ-followers, we should only be concerned about pleasing an audience of One.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:1-4 TITLE: “COVET GOD’S APPROVAL” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

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This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

24.2 Happy Is . . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 18, 2007

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Jesus thoughts on happiness were a little different then ours. This sermon is reworked from a previous message.

Happy Is If you were to take a survey of people in 38 different countries asking them this question “Taking all things together, would you say you are: a) not at all happy b) not very happy c) quite happy or very happy. I know that you are answering the question right now in your head, but here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Having Mercy, Being Pure, Making Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2006

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Sermon 6 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Let’s pause before we go to discuss these three Christian virtues and remind ourselves of a couple of points vital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Orthodox

"Power In Surrender" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Fix Your Fears (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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This is lesson 11 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I actually spent two sermons on this topic of worry.

Fix Your Fears (Part 1) Matthew 6:25-34 Maybe you’ve read the little book that went to the top of the New York Times Bestsellers list recently. It’s by Richard Carlson and it’s called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and it’s all small stuff.” I had heard that before though it was phrased a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What? Me Wory

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 24, 2004

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Jesus gives us the keys to stress free living.

MUB 7-25-04 WHAT? ME WORRY 25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Merits Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 8, 2006

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3rd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

THE MERITS OF MEEKNESS MATTHEW 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Maybe there is no other beatitude, spoken by Jesus, that is more confusing than the one we study today. “Blessed are the meek...” Why is it confusing? Because we don’t think of meekness as a desired attribute in our character. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian Church

"Do Not Judge" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 28, 2006

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Sermon 15 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 “Or how can you say to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

Appetite For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

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The Beatitudes exhibit the natural progression of the transformation that comes only through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who seek this transformation are "blessed" or "approved of God." True happiness in life comes when one r

Appetite for Righteousness The Beatitudes Matthew 5:6 #4 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION An old French proverb says, "Every good meal starts with hunger." Illustration: When Lisa and Brad got married, Lisa decided to be a nice wife and pack Brad’s lunch for him to take to work. The first day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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