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  • George Barton avatar

    The Beatitudes In Song Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,921 views

    A poem composed by yours truly which expresses the beatitudes in song to the tune of "When we all get to heaven."

    THE BEATITUDES IN SONG (REVISED FEBRUARY 1, 2006) TO THE TUNE: WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN THE BEATITUDES 1. Blessed are the bankrupt children, In the grace of God they trust. Poor, yet rich in Him forever, They will ne’er go bust. REFRAIN: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Den Of Thieves And A Kosher Baptist Suit Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    BUILT ON MARK 11, IT HELPS NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIANS TO SEE WHY JESUS WAS REALLY ANMGRY WITH THE PHARISEES FOR WHAT THEY WERE DOING IN THE COURT OF THE GENTILES.

    A DEN OF THIEVES AND A KOSHER BAPTIST SUIT (Mark 11:15 NIV) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:16 NIV) and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    In our last installment of this series on The Beatitudes we looked at "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." Showing mercy is the outward expression of the inner hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

    Blessed are the Merciful The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7 #5 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION While walking home from school, Mark noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled to the ground and dropped everything he was carrying. Mark hurried to the boy’s side and helped him collect his belongings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Fight Back

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    This is about revenge.

    The Sermon on the Mount contains many tough sayings. He said that adultery was more than just an act; it was a thought. He said that someone who was angry was also a murderer. Isaiah talked about a world turned upside down. Now Jesus is doing just that. Read Matthew 5:38-42. This is a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Can I Hate?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    This is about loving our enemies.

    Read Matthew 5:43-48. This is yet another hard saying of the Sermon on the Mount. This goes beyond the revenge we looked at last week. Jesus said that we shouldn’t seek revenge. Okay, fine. I’d love to take revenge, but I won’t. Now he says that I have to love them. Isn’t it enough that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Does Pride Get You

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,059 views

    This is about the dangers of spiritual pride.

    There was a man who received a medal for his unusual humility. It was taken away when he wore everywhere. Read Matthew 6:16-18. The words “pride” and “proud” occur over 80 times in the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,704 views

    This is about where to save our treasure.

    Regis is famous for asking, “Who wants to be a millionaire?” The better question is “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Perhaps the only ones are the billionaires. We all think about it. Many preachers talk about a prosperity gospel. “Follow God and get rich” is their mantra. Usually it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Extraordinary Privilege Of Giving -- God's Way" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    What is the message of Jesus really all about in reagrds to giving? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches?

    “The Extraordinary Privilege of Giving – God’s Way” Matthew 5:42 What is the message of Jesus all about? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches? In the most basic sense, He wants us to know and understand what it means to no longer be a lost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Wayne Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    Jesus teaches us how to behave like a real Christian without being a hypocrite.

    John Wayne Religion Matt. 6:1-18 Intro: I like John Wayne. If an old John Wayne movie is on T.V. that I have seen 5 or 6 times, I’ll still watch that over almost anything else on television. John Wayne played his part so convincingly that I could almost believe he really was that person. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crying Wolf Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,184 views

    This sermon explores the high calling of Christian honesty and the consequences of failure to adhere this standard.

    Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unrelenting Love Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,655 views

    This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

    Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,902 views

    Those who mourn and grieve over the spiritual state of a people will receive the blessing of God’s comfort.

    BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ILL: mourning when my father died (loss, shock, tears, funeral, regret, healing) What was Jesus thinking? No fun in mourning! Promise of comfort for the bereaved - resurrection for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,737 views

    Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

    Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,322 views

    Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

    Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist