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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "It's Time To Flip The Script”

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Feb 17, 2015
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    This message reminds us that Christ wants us to emphasize giving vis-a-vis taking. The Lex Talionis (Exodus 21:18-36, Leviticus 24:17-21 and Deuteronomy 19:15-21) said 'Don't take too much". But Jesus' message (Luke 6:27-29) was "Don't give too little".

    38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have A Positive Influence

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2015
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    Live what you preach.

    HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Revenge Blinds Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 4,217 views

    Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

    May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015
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     | 9,335 views

    Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....

    Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. - Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. - I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Let’s start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Anger Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,414 views

    God knows our tendency to struggle in the area of anger. His Word gives us some instruction in this matter. Let’s pay close attention so that we might honor God in all things – even in our anger.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Anger” Matthew 5:21-26, 39, 43-48 Open In Lille, France, a woman became fed up with neighbors parking outside of her home blocking her gate. For weeks, she asked and pleaded with them to not do it. She woke up before dawn one morning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,770 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Una Persona Brillante Series

    Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013
     | 7,578 views

    Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta.

    Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta. Para llegar a ser una persona brillante se requiere ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    From Cheek To Cheek

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013
     | 3,624 views

    "Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

    1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bee The Bigger Person Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 4,942 views

    This sermon series is based upon the Beatitudes.

    The Bee Series Bee The Bigger Person OPEN: Good Morning Restoration! Today, I am starting a Brand New 3 Week Series called “The Bee Series”. I’ve entitled the first message in this series: “Bee The Bigger Person”. How many of you know from experience that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warnings And Early Warnings Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,655 views

    This message looks at some early warnings that Jesus gives about our behavior.

    Warnings and Early warnings Video from (Peggy’s Cove) If you aren’t familiar with the video shot, then I’m not sure what to say. I took that a month ago while we were on our annual pilgrimage to Peggy’s cove, and while I preparing to take some of these phone photos I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Perfect Hole

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,184 views

    A different understanding of "Be ye perfect" (Matt. 5:48) that talks about 1. The perfection OF Christ, the perfection IN Christ and the perfection LIKE Christ.

    The Perfect Hole Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom That Loves Its Enemies Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 5, 2014
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     | 10,576 views

    Love your enemies! Wow that is not such an easy command to obey. It is much easier to take revenge. But that is not what we are asked to do as believers. What is this loving my enemies all about?

    This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5: 38-48 as we continue our series called RED: Examining the Teaching of Christ (that are often printed in red letters). If you do not have a Bible you can find the Scriptures printed on the bulletin insert along with a place to take some notes if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014
     | 3,371 views

    Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

    Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Alexander Clark avatar

    Eye For An Eye Series

    Contributed by Alexander Clark on Nov 30, 2012
     | 11,581 views

    How hard is it for you to not seek revenge when another person does you wrong? Jesus tells us in Matt.5:38-42 that we are to Love More, Give More, Do More, and Trust More, are you willing to take a stand for the kingdom of God?

    Eye for an Eye Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: Review the Sermon on the Mount Revenge = Getting even Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Holy Love....receiving It And Living It

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    We are Christians because of God's love....and we are Christians called to distribute God's love....this sermon explores the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-48 to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you!!!

    In 2010 the Australian Customs reported that they had seized over 1.1 million items that were counterfeit items….. Some of the items included….watches with the Rolex name on them…but were definitely not Rolex, handbags claiming to be Luis Vuitton but fell apart soon after a purse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran