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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Look At The Law Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 15,982 views

    Part 7 of Sermon on Mount Series, looks at how our requirement is above the law

    Matthew 5:17 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. I am convinced that Christ stated this specifically for all those well intentioned people who are forever saying, "I’m not under law, I’m under grace." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gift That Keeps Giving Part 2 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,087 views

    Explores understanding Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus, recognizing His divine presence, and proclaiming Him as the source of our peace.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, our Savior, and our Guide. We gather not just as individuals, but as a community, united by a common love, a common faith, and a common purpose. We are here to celebrate the love of God, to ...read more

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    Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011
     | 5,479 views

    EASTER / LENTEN SERIES (See others posted) The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder

    Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soul Of The Black Church

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 92,870 views

    This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

    Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eleven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 11, 2019
     | 5,163 views

    Today, Jesus deals with the issue of making promises. Let's see what we can take away from it.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eleven) Matthew 5:33-37 A pilot and his navigator had been shot down and were adrift at sea in their tiny lifeboat. After several days without food, water and any hope of rescue, the pilot began to pray. "God, you know I haven't lived a very good life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,547 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: BLESSED LIFE (A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: In1Timothy 4:16 Paul declares clearly: “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” NOTICE THAT PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 17--The Consequence Of Partiality (James 2:5-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021
     | 3,358 views

    James 2:5-11

    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7Do not they blaspheme that worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gladness Of Sadness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 23,994 views

    In one of the most profound, and paradoxical texts in the Bible, Jesus declares in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted.”

    The Gladness of Sadness I like to begin my messages with something that makes us laugh when I can (though some of you probably wouldn’t necessarily call it humor). As we approach the second Beatitude however, I realize that frivolity isn’t called for today. In fact, this character quality is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Now! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,900 views

    In many Christian circles fasting has fallen out of favor, yet Jesus' expecation appears to be that His followers WILL fast! Why ought we to fast? What is fasting? What blessing comes from fasting? How do we go about starting a fast? Come and see wh

    The Time Is Now! - Matthew 6:16-18 - March 4, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #20 Let’s open our Bibles this morning to the 6th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew as we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. If you’re joining us for the first ...read more

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    Stephens Sermon Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2017
     | 5,872 views

    “The time of the promise” refers to the passage of four hundred years from the day God gave the promise to Abraham until he delivered the seed of Abraham from their affliction and servitude in Egypt, and later brought them into the the land of Canaan....

    January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 2: verses 15-36 Commentary 15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, So Jacob went down into Egypt. He went into Egypt at the invitation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clocks Not Allowed

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 649 views

    I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car.

    I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car. God is not always on our time schedule. Better to get out of the "morning" service at 4PM filled, healed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 3 The Meek

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    Meekness is not the path of the weak; it is the pathway of the yielded which leads to the greatest blessing of knowing God’s will in our lives!

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-3, Mathew 5:1-12 The Meek Introduction The famed American inventor, statesmen, and founding father, Benjamin Franklin once said, “The sentence which has most influenced my life is, ‘Some persons grumble because God placed thorns among roses. Why not thank God because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Remarkable Insights On The Sermon On The Mount From The Greek Language

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    THIS SERMON CONTAINS REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND DIGS OUT PRECIOUS REVELATIONS ON THE BEATITUDES

    REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE ********************************************************************** THE BEATITUDES : Matthew 5:3-9 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Running With The Bulls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 “Whoever then annuls one of the least of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,664 views

    The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

    The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist