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  • William Nieporte avatar

    Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,587 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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    Living In A Fishbowl Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,370 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

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    Obsticles To Kingdom Life- The Respectability Trap Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    This is sermon #5 of the Sermon on the Mount series (#4 was preached by Jesus Castillo), Using the text from Matt.6:1-18 Jesus speaks of doing our good deeds in secret to please only God.

    The Sermon on the Mount #5 Obstacles to Kingdom Life ¡V The Respectability Trap Matthew 6:1-18 CHCC: October 7, 2007 Skit: IN SECRET: Janet Arnold, Summie Roach INTRODUCTION: (Comment about skit) Most people like attention when they do good deeds, but the most amazing example of tooting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Influence

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    A message focusing on the Christian’s call to influence his/her world.

    Influence Matt. 5:13-16 It is told that once during the Civil War, a detachment of General Sheridan’s men, caught in a tight corner, broke and fled and galloped away for their lives; and just then Sheridan himself came riding up. Taking in the situation at a glance, he rose in his stirrups, waved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,163 views

    Mournfulness 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 that mourn are blessed with comfort both in the present and in the future.

    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. Those Who Mourn The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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
     | 3,486 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
     | 3,404 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
     | 7,703 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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    Clothing Is Optional Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    Clothing is really an optional concern. It isn’t important. In what do we place our faith? How much faith do we really have? What tests our faith?

    Last week we look at the birds of the air passage and saw how God takes care of us especially. God simply asks us to trust Him. Grow in our trust of Him. The Lord Will Provide. Of course this continues the theme of being generous with the blessings that God has given us. God has called His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where's Waldo? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

    When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,679 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
     | 2,768 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
     | 2,350 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

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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