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  • Timothy Finch avatar

    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,267 views

    The attitudes as found in the Beatitudes.

    The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-20 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Giving your Best Effort

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Be 'salt And Light'

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    A short sermon aimed mainly at a large group of ’not-yet’ Christians coming on a Sunday morning. Israel was called to be salt and light but made a hash of it. Jesus was, and still is salt and light, and calls us to be salt and light.

    Have you ever left detailed instructions only to return and find things in a bit of a mess? Perhaps you left instructions with your children as they were sat around the dinner table, and when you returned just 2 minutes later there was food everywhere, tears flowing, and blackcurrant juice dripping ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ Enlightening The World

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,599 views

    Jesus is the light of the world! We’ve got to carry that light!

    Anyone who has ever been to New York City has had the awesome optical pleasure of seeing the Statue of Liberty. Given to the United States by France in 1886. She stands at Liberty Island in the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor as a welcome to all visitors, immigrants, and returning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 4,756 views

    Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling us to tonight-be salt in light in the world.

    Clip from the movie The Hurricane-scene where Denzel Washington’s character is on the phone from prison and sees the light in the window that shows him that there are people out there who are working to see him set free. -Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Don Jones avatar

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 106,362 views

    Service order and message (message posted with service).

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Illuminate

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,031 views

    There are three distinct definitions for the word "Illuminate" that can be used as a model for how we as Christians are supposed to live.

    The Definitions of the Word Illuminate Matthew 5:15-16 I want to present to you a word that has had great impact on me personally. – Youth Name When I started to do some research on the word, I found some very interesting things that follow that directly relate to how as Christians we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Impacting Our Community For Christ

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    We are the Salt of the earth.

    Impacting our Community for Christ It is about our attitude toward the World Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Mt 5:14 Ye are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,101 views

    Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

    God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Must Be Involved In The Political Process

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,115 views

    A message based on the assertion that the Church cannot sit on the sidelines in the political process, since many of the issues are not political issues, but moral and biblical ones.

    Why Christians MUST Be Involved in the Political Process Various Scriptures October 22, 2006 Introduction Well, you can tell from the title that I’m going to discuss politics again. And as much as you may not want to hear about stuff like this, it’s not nearly as much as I would rather not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,207 views

    Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protecting Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,734 views

    This is the closing message for Forty Days of Purpose using the Survivor theme

    There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direct contradiction to the commands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taste And See The Real Thing

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Christians can be used by God to create a hunger and a thirst for Jesus.

    Taste and see the real thing Matthew 5:13-16 When I was 12 years old my best friend invited me over to his new home to have dinner with his family. As a child, I had lived a very private life. I was 17 before I had ever spent the night away from home. As a child, I never went over to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Walks The Dark Hills!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

    GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

    BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist