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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
     | 8,827 views

    Jesus aims at our hearts as he exposes sins of anger, lust, and misusing God's name. Only his righteousness can cover us. And with the new heart his righteousness brings, we cherish genuine righteousness wanting our hearts and lives to match his.

    Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Theme: Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness A. A righteousness pure from sinful anger B. A righteousness pure from sinful lust C. A righteousness pure from misusing God's name Season: Epiphany 6a Date: February 13, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tear It Out! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 2,443 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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    Sermon On The Mount (2) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    Jesus had a great regard for the OT. So should we, but Jesus is looking deeper than a superficial "keeping of rules". He is looking for the character of the man

    Story of competitors A few years ago, a Swiss Pharmaceutical Company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising, three candidates were selected for the final selection process. A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Law And Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2011
     | 3,912 views

    As C.S. Lewis said, while we are wondering where our feet go next, we are not dancing; thus we need rubrics and familiar prayers in our worship.

    Sixth Sunday in Course February 13, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Today we are challenged to consider the place of law in our lives. In the psalm we prayed for divine understanding, so that we may keep God’s law and observe it wholeheartedly. The Offertory verse pleads “Blessed are you, O Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Integrity / A Christian Is Faithful, 100%.

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 226 ratings
     | 76,069 views

    In the our Gospel lesson Jesus Says: Let your Yes be Yes, and your No, be No. We must be Men and Women of Integrity. I meant what I said, I said what I meant. A Christian is faithful, 100%.

    A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His pastor came to visit and talked about Gods healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the pastor was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I'l give the church a million dollars." Miraculously, the businessman got better ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    This sermon tells how a Christian and the church should deal with anger

    6th epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:21-37 Dealing with Anger We can do some crazy things when we allow our anger to take hold of us. Have you done things while you were angry that you wish you could take back? Anger can be one of the most destructive things in our life, especially if it is anger that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Repentance Means Change

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 13, 2011
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    A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

    Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    But I Say To You...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

    • Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 3,664 views

    The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

    The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011
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    A classic sermon by St. Augustine on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.

    Chapter 1 1. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life: and this we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010
     | 5,118 views

    Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

    The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Understanding Law And Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,182 views

    A look at how Jesus handles the Law.

    Dakota Community Church September 20, 2009 The Field & the Force 7B The Force at Rest – (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Till Death Do Us Part - Save Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    Marriage is two becoming one. That in itself is the problem! Four out of every ten marriages are said to end up in divorce. When river Niger and river Benue joined, they became one; one loosing its name and the two going on with the name of one

    SERMON ON MARRIAGE DELIVERED AT FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE, ILOYE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE TOPIC: TILL DEATH DO US PART – SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE TEXT; MALACHI 3:14-16; MATTHEW5:31-32 VENUE: FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, JEBE DATE: 29TH MARCH 2009 Introduction The Lord Jesus established the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Paradigm Shift

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

    1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Re-Learning Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

    Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel