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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 31,224 views

    Jesus wants us to take the initiative to do something good for another person.

    August 19, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Last year, a movie was released called “Pay It Forward.” How many of you have seen it? A couple of months ago, I finally took Greg Boldt’s advice and rented it. An evening well spent. In the movie, a boy, played by Haley Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Sage Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 25,065 views

    Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

    Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Willing To Hurt" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Years ago when I was writing daily devotions for the inmates at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, Colorado, I did one called “Dove’s Wings” from Psalm 55:6-8. I’d like to use a portion of that by way of introduction today, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    24.8 The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,862 views

    This is week eight of our day in the life of Christ, this week our teaching focuses on lust and divorce.

    Adultery, what a nasty word. It’s no wonder people don’t call it that, they refer to it as an affair of the heart, a fling, illicit love even an extramarital relationship, anything but adultery. After all every one is doing it, aren’t they? Well I know of one person for sure who isn’t. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Looking, Lusting Or Loving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 6,745 views

    When I think right sexually, I will act right sexually.

    Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 2 April 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION On Sunday nights, Kim and I have a ritual. My day usually comes to an end around 8:30 p.m. getting me home in time to watch our one regular TV program, the law drama known as “The Practice,” which comes on at 9:00. I settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,616 views

    The heart is the center of our being and what determines who we are. It’s important and needs to be watched carefully to avoid impurities.

    (Based on Southeast Christian Church’s “living a Life of Integrity” and a message by Darrel Land) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “GUARD YOUR HEART” INTRODUCTION: A. Most Sundays I am excited to preach 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beattitude 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,443 views

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    Beatitude Series # 2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted Original date April 18, 1999 Revised May 5, 2001 Intro. Church bulletins „h "Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled . Proceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are Those Who Thirst And Hunger

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,587 views

    Waht it means to desire God.

    Sermon on Mount Blessed are those who thirst and hunger for righteousness MAy 2004 Intro In Matthew 5:16 Jesus tells us to live in such a way that people would see our lives and give glory to God; in the Lord’s prayer his first petition is to hallow Gods name on earth as it is in heaven. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    In order to cope with all of the pain and suffering that goes on around us, we have learned to control our emotions and we don’t allow ourselves to dwell too long on all that ails this world. In the process however, we have become almost indifferent and m

    Introduction: We live in a world where it is easy to become cold-hearted, insensitive, and unsympathetic. With news available to us 24/7, we can see the tragedies almost as they take place most anywhere in the world. Constantly we hear of, and see the results of violent acts that have occurred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fix Your Foundation Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

    Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    Many people confuse meekness for weakness. But true meekness is strong, a gentleness of spirit and humility that comes from confidence in God.

    Matt 5.5 "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth." As we go through these beatitudes we’re discovering that Jesus turns conventional wisdom on its head and presents those things the world despises as the way of the Kingdom. And this morning we’ve come to a beatitude that isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 33,183 views

    The message describes the 1. The Meaning of Meek, 2. Men Who Were Called Meek, and 3. Blessedness of the Meek.

    "Blessed are the Meek" Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Introduction Jesus continues the beatitudes with another blessed attitude. About now I think you are wondering how Jesus expects us to be happy with these attitudes in our life. After all, "the poor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

    SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Turning The Other Cheek, Are You Sure?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,918 views

    A look at the historical context of Jesus commands to turn the other cheek, give away your cloak and go the extra mile to see what they really mean.

    Introduction The passage we read is at least on the surface one of the most difficult passages in the Bible, if we are to live by it. Every time you here the passage preached or talked about there is always a but, or a bit that says it doesn’t mean this. Or sometimes but it can’t mean this, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,163 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus # 8

    Thousands filled the coliseum to see the lions. When the lions entered the arena a deafening roar comes from the wild fans gathered to watch the event. The lions are undefeated. No one has been able to tame this lions’ team, or stand up to them. The crowd knows this day will be no different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God