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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Step Up To Blessings 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,044 views

    Part one of a two part message on the beatitudes.

    21, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings I Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Step Up To Blessings 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,703 views

    Part two of a two part message on the beatitudes.

    28, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings II Review: Matthew 5:1-12 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Blessed Hunger

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,495 views

    This is a message that explains what it means to hunger for God.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Attitudes of the Blessed Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are We Here...worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    This message explores the value of real worship.

    Why are we here?… Worship Worship. This word is used 331 times in the Bible. From Genesis, the first book of the Bible, to Revelation, the last book, we are called to worship. Worship is the theme of this book. From Genesis chapter 17 where Genesis 17:17 (TLB) 17 Abraham threw himself down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Be - Attitudes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Be all that God wants you to be. It’s an attitude of the heart and mind.

    This morning we will begin a series entitled the "Be-Attitudes." For the next few weeks we will be looking at a group of teachings given by Jesus that are known as the Beatitudes. To give you a brief synopsis. These are attitudes of the heart and mind. You will see certain characteristics that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Carter avatar

    Keys To The Kingdom #1 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    A series on the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that endures regardless of Circumstances or Conditions; that carries us through Pain, Sorrow, Heartache, Loss and Grief. – To be blessed is what men seek. The problem is that they seek it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    A series on the beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keys To The Kingdom #3 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    A series on the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #3 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 IN OUR TEXT JESUS GIVES US EIGHT KEYS TO BLESSEDNESS OR TO GOD’S KINGDOM: The first key is poverty; the second key is mourning; and the third key is meekness. V.5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness is not Weakness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keys To The Kingdom #4 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    A study of the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #4 MATTHEW 5: 2-12 THE FIRST THREE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM IS.... POVERTY; MOURNING AND MEEKNESS..... THE FOURTH KEY IS: V.6 - HUNGER AND THIRSTING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS! Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. Let us learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

    Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

    In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 707 ratings
     | 65,168 views

    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stairway To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

    When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Soon Hock LIM avatar

    Survival Of The Fittest Or Triumph Of The Meek? Series

    Contributed by Soon Hock Lim on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Just how realistic is the way of Jesus, the way of the Beatitudes, and the Sermon on the Mount? Just how true is Jesus’ statement, “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth”? (Mt 5:5.)

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST OR TRIUMPH OF THE MEEK? On Friday nights while all of us should be at our Cell Groups, ntv7 is showing the 2nd series of Survivor—this time at the Australian Outback. While I don’t want you to cut short your CG meeting to head home to catch the programme—still, I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,733 views

    How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

    (Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness