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  • Danny Nance avatar

    A Higher Standard

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
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     | 6,194 views

    The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

    A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008
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     | 4,239 views

    In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

    Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sex

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    What does Jesus teach about sexual purity?

    Matthew 5:27-32 and 19:3-9, What Jesus Thinks About Sexual Purity Sex is good! Sex is wonderful! God created sex! [In Matthew 19:5] Jesus quotes Genesis 2:24. A man and a woman shall become one flesh. That’s not just symbolic language! It’s what God intends to physically happen between a husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On Casual Divorce Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,917 views

    Part 6 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at what Jesus says about divorce.

    Jesus On Casual Divorce Part 6 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 14, 2008 Dallas Willard writes: “Divorce, if it were rightly done, would be done as an act of love. It would be dictated by love and done for the honest good of the people involved. Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus On Oaths Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    Part 7 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this message Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making.

    Jesus On Oaths Part 7 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 21, 2008 Tonight we move from the topic of casual divorce which we talked about last week into this week’s topic, which is from Matthew 5:33-37 where Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making. At first ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

    Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Speaks On Divorce

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 2,243 views

    Part 7:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks on divorce, the sermon scripturally covers how God hates divorce, but no sin is unforgivable, save blaspheme of the Holy Spirit. We can be forgiven of divorce, and return to a relationship and right standi

    The Great Commission Part 7 – Sermon on the Mount – Divorce Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Speaks On Oaths Series

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 3,697 views

    Part 8:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks about swearing oaths, and why our mouths need be tamed.

    The Great Commission Part 8 – Sermon on the Mount – Oaths Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Promises...promises

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Our verbal commitments, and the way we keep them, say something about our Father in heaven.

    Promises… Promises… Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ’Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Words Of Integrity" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,808 views

    Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Tear It Out! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,026 views

    "Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 10,976 views

    Well Jesus says in our passage today that we are to say what we mean and mean what we say. It’s at the foundation of what being a Christian is all about - that we are truthful, because God is truthful. Let’s turn to this passage, and look at what Jesus sa

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 8 Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction Have you ever met a person who is constantly saying things like, "I swear I’m telling you the truth," or "Honest!" or even something like, "as God is my witness..." Have you ever wondered why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,531 views

    Marriage is sacred institution, ordained and instituted by God, and is to be treated as sacred.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Text: Matt. 5:31-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Another major contributing factor in our problems as a nation is the decline of the family. In a recent Barna Research study, we find that among those who have said their wedding vows, one out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,670 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Introduction Advertising agency- nationwide telephone survey on lying. 91% of all Americans confessed that they regularly lied. One out of five admitted they could not get through one day without going along with a previously lie. We live in a day when we have been bombarded with erased tapes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic