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  • Carla Powell avatar

    God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Approaches the Beatitudes as the promise of a future great reversal of fortunes (uses images from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame).

    "Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake." Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God's Recipe For Happiness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

    MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sincerity Is Rewarding

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.” Zeph. 2:3

    Theme: Sincerity is rewarding Text: Zeph. 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; Matt. 5:1-12 The Sermon on the Mount is not just a creed but a way of life. On the one hand they are mere principles, on the other they are a practical way to walk in the truth. Jesus meant everything He said and taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Attitudes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 34,376 views

    The Beattitudes present eight steps to mature Christian living. Jesus gives us four internals and four externals that lead to strength and joy.

    Attitudes that Please God Someone has called Matthew 5:1-12 the “Be” attitudes of the Faith. What’s your attitude toward God? Jesus lists several attitudes here in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount that challenge us all. Actually, they show the way to spiritual maturity in 8 steps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Battles And Blessings

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

    Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • George Durham avatar

    Christian Paradoxes Series

    Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,784 views

    The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Growing In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    The Beatitudes are markers of growth for the Christians.

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life?  Today we are going to start a series on what many have called the greatest teachings that have ever been taught.  What Jesus gives to us here is a pathway to being blessed or happy.  What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part Viii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    God blesses those who are treated badly for doing right.

    Today is our final sermon in the series entitled "The Be-Attitudes." We will be addressing the issue of persecution. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 5:10-12. Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – His Teaching Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    This is the third in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, using The Beatitudes, we look at His teaching.

    Intro.: Have you ever met a really strange person. 1. Most of this week we have heard of Immanuel – one strange character 2. A few years ago Sandra and I made a trip to California – the taxi driver proceded to tell us about a recent customer: Jesus. Not sure who was stranger - the taxi driver or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pruebas Y Aflicciones: Aí Vamos Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    A believer coping with suffering

    Pruebas y aflicciones: Razones y propósito Matthew 5:11-12 I. Introducción A. Hace casi 2000 años, Santiago le escribe a una comunidad desparramada entre todas las naciones (1:1). Un pueblo que pasaba por intensa prueba, tribulación y sufrimiento. Santiago escribe como un verdadero pastor: ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Remanant! A Call To Christians Amidst The Tragedy Of Columbine.

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    A call for God’s people to serve Him through the constraint of the Holy Spirit instead of at their convenience.

    " The Remnant " Matthew 5:11-16 (Prayer) Blessed are you when men shall hate you and shall speak evil things about you for my name’s sake. Blessed are you in God’s eyes and on heaven’s golden shores when you are despised and rejected by the world and by men for the name of Jesus. Rejoice! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Too High A Price

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    Consider the cost of following Jesus

    " TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Lightly Seasoned For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 17,377 views

    An Evangelism Sermon

    Lightly Seasoned for Jesus Matthew 5:1-16 Song: Shine on Me Prayer Thanks / Tribute [v. 13] Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Progression Of Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    The Beatitudes show the beautiful progression of blessedness as one grows in maturity in the Kngdom of God.

    I. Inward (5:3-5) A. Poor in Spirit- bankrupt before God 1. Citizenship B. Those who Mourn – over their bankruptcy 1. Comfort C. The Meek – pliable; submissive 1. Inheritance II. Upward (5:6) A. Hunger for Righteousness 1. Seems to denote yearning for growth 2. We hunger for food for basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Please Pass The Salt

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 14,499 views

    How Christ followers can create thirst for the Water of Life.

    Jesus always said interesting things. Consider this famous quote from Matthew 5:13 (NKJV): "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men." He was talking to His followers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist