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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Seven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 30, 2019
     | 3,647 views

    Last week we looked at what Jesus meant when he said he did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. Today, we'll look at vs. 19-20 that talk about obedience and righteousness.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part seven) Matt. 5:19-20 Last week we looked at what Jesus meant when he said he did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He taught things that the people hadn't heard before. It would be easy to think he was introducing a brand new teaching that was separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Three Kings Kneeling”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 342 views

    Larry grew up in a multi-site church.

    “Three Kings Kneeling” “All nations will come to your light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Isaiah 60:3 NLT Intro: Larry grew up in a multi site church. The average Worship attendance was over 6000. The church had eight different primary worship services. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Preach?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,680 views

    Folks have different ideas about men and women in the ministry. They are referred to as “People of the Cloth.”

    Illus: The phrase, “People of the Cloth”, reminds me of the pastor of a conservative small-town congregation. He received the gift of a white suit from a friend, but he was a bit reluctant to wear it. Since it was so attractive and a perfect fit, he decided to put it on one warm Sunday. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018
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     | 555,921 views

    Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
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     | 14,362 views

    Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

    Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Ten) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,412 views

    Today we deal with another sensitive subject-divorce. Jesus needed to clarify some things about this topic. Let's see what we can learn about it.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part ten) Matthew 5:31-32 I don't follow country music but there was a singer back in the 70's-Tammy Wynette. Interestingly, two of her best known songs were, Stand By Your Man and D-I-V-O-R-C-E! What does that tell you? Based on a 2008 survey, one of every three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fighting To Win Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
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     | 17,241 views

    Many Christians fight just to fight but they are not fighting to win.

    TOPIC: FIGHT TO WIN Text: I Samuel 17:50 “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” Introduction: How did David won over Goliath? The normal answer to this question is, “Using his sling and stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mercy Is More Than Attitude Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person needing mercy, regardless of whether they are worthy or deserving of m

    Mercy is More Than Attitude Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. INTRODUCTION: By definition (from several sources), mercy is defined as showing more kindness and love to a person than they deserve. It is a love determined by the state or condition of the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,875 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: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secret Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 21,567 views

    When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

    June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Right View Of God

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully commit

    David in Psalms 51 gives us an understanding of four essential truths about God. Our Church mission statement, We desire to give every individual in our community an accurate picture of God. We also want to help those who believe to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ 1. God Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time For Change Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    Three observations from Jesus’ teachings

    Luke 6:27-45 Time for Change Part Two: A Change of Mind Woodlawn Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Introduction As I concluded last week’s sermon we took a brief look at Jesus’ teachings. If you remember, I told you that following Jesus demands that we adopt a new worldview: the poor, the hungry, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Dec 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,446 views

    This sermon deals with the true meaning of Christmas as we know it and also addresses some controversial issues surrounding the connection between Christmas and pagan sun worship.

    God With Us With every passing year Christmas seems to become more and more commercialized—every year Santa Claus, Christmas decorations, social engagements, and the daunting task of finding just the right gifts for our loved ones can easily overshadow the main reason, we as Christians have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Six) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,201 views

    Up until now in our series we've covered the beatitudes and being salt and light. Today I'll be talking about the law. That was OT stuff; we're NT Christians so why do we need to pay attention to the law? As Christians what's our relation to the law?

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part six) Matt. 5:17-18 Up until now in our series we've covered topics that were somewhat familiar and perhaps more practically applicable than what we'll be looking at today. Today I'll be talking about the law. If you've read through the OT, there may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Kind Of Sermons Did Paul Preach

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 18, 2025
     | 489 views

    Introduction: As I read my Bible, I guess I am like most folks. HOW IS THAT? For example, I often read my Bible and try and imagine what it would be like to be there when Peter, Timothy, John and Paul preached. Especially Paul

    Paul's legacy as a preacher of the Gospel is evident in the numerous churches he established and the epistles he wrote, which continue to be foundational texts for Christian doctrine and practice today. His unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Christ to both Jews and Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist