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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Deadly Sins? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    We’re to be counter-cultural in the way we fight against the social pressures of our world where the norm is to respond to hurt with anger and revenge, where lust is seen as normal, faithfulness as an option. Rather we’re to respond with the servant love

    According to the Age this week, the seven deadly sins have been knocked for six. No longer do we worry about sloth, gluttony or lust. In fact most respondents to a recent survey carried out by the BBC said they rather enjoyed those particular vices. The trouble is, according to a professor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Pursue Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,510 views

    Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    You're Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    God demands perfection which is only found in Jesus Christ.

    "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. The Jews had a saying, "If only two people go to heaven, one will be a scribe and the other a Pharisee." Those who were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,557 views

    In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

    Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    What's The Deal With The Law?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

    Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,565 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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    Failing With An "A"

    Contributed by Stephen Windham on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    Discussing how one can do all the "right" things and still not have a personal relationship with Christ. Being good is not good enough.

    The scribes and Pharisees were thought of as having arrived at the highest pitch of religion. The scribes were most noted as teachers of the law. The pharisees were most noted as celebrated professors of the law. They fasted and were unto much prayer. They tithed. They were good people. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Great Thoughts Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    Principles that motivated the actions and words of Jesus. From Matthew’s Gospel

    The Great Thoughts of Jesus INTRO.: Throughout His life on Earth, Jesus aroused amazement and interest wherever He went. People marveled at His teaching as well as His deeds. The human mind is such that when we see a strange or phenomenal Person like Jesus we want to know "what makes him tick." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,940 views

    We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

    Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Old V. New / Law V. Grace

    Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006
     | 2,182 views

    This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

    OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Running With The Bulls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,090 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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    "Achieving Perfection" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    Sermon #11 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    In the previous two sermons we have handled verses twenty and twenty one, if not thoroughly, I hope at least sufficiently to stress to the hearer and reader that what we have before us is a faithful record of the Lord of the universe, the one who spoke all things into existence, the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    A New Kind Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    Jesus’ new kind of righteousness is based on: 1. Internals rather than externals. 2. Transformation rather than avoiding transgressions. 3. A relationship rather than rules.

    Perhaps you have seen it. It is a bumper sticker which displays the slogan: “Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven.” It is a catchy phrase, the only problem is that it misrepresents the Christian life. Is that all we are, “just forgiven”? Is there no more to it than that? Do we, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Jesus - The Law With Flesh On

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    One of the Things that I love about Jesus was that when He came, it was like He turned on the Lights, so all the people who had been living in this darkness, all the sudden they could see the truth for themselves....

    Jesus ~ The Law with Flesh On Pastor Glenn Newton 7-28-02 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Place Of The Law

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    Continuing series on Matthew, this message dealing with Jesus’ words about the Law.

    The Place of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 October 3, 2004 Introduction It¡¦s good to be back here with you today. Last week I was the guest speaker at Lowry Pilgrim Church, for their MissionFest, and I had a good time. But like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I, too, feel that there¡¦s no place like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan