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  • Greg Tabor avatar

    A Heart Affair

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,006 views

    This sermon knocks down the ’you can look, but you can’t touch’ mentality. God’s not just concerned with bodily adultery, but also the adultery that takes place in the heart.

    A Heart Affair A sermon on Lust Introduction Today we are going to talk about a subject that is very disturbing. That subject is adultery. And the most disturbing fact about this subject is that we are all adulterers. Does that shock you? It should! But it is a reality. Read Matthew 5:27-30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning My Other Cheek

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

    Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crying Wolf Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,203 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
     | 2,678 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
     | 4,917 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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    Keeping Prayer In Context Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 3,008 views

    While keeping the famous "Ask, Seek, & Knock" passage in context with the Sermon on the Mount, we can still learn some awesome principles regarding prayer.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basis For Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 3,485 views

    What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's About The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,403 views

    Jesus finishes the great Sermon on the Mount teaching the disciples that it’s all about the heart as the heart exposes one’s foundation.

    INTRODUCTION A. The CLOSE We come today to close the Sermon on the Mount. I’ve heard it taught many days in ways that teach a section here and there and have learned that while there are many GENERAL PRINCIPLES giving regarding several subjects, a lot of what I’ve been taught has been taken out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,700 views

    Being merciful is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. Those who are merciful will be shown mercy.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Merciful The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Profit Or Prophet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,001 views

    Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

    Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's Wrong With The Universe Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 2,961 views

    Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

    Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Low Risk, High Reward Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

    Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,584 views

    What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be favored by God? And what does it mean to be among those who are cursed with troubles and woes.

    In the Monty Python movie "The Life of Brian" (I am not advocating seeing this movie) Jesus goes up on the mountain side to teach the people. There is a huge crowd gathered around him. In fact, the crowd is so vast that the people who are on the outer edge of the gathering cannot hear what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Being a peacemaker is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The peacemakers are called children of God because they continue the minis

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Peacemakers The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In A Fishbowl Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    You live in a fishbowl and people are watching to see if your walk matches your talk.

    I remember when I was pastor of a church and living in the parsonage directly across from the church. It was like living in a fishbowl. It was the glass house syndrome where it seemed everyone could see right into our house. People knew if I was home, because my car was parked there. They knew who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist