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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

    Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,908 views

    In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    A Second Mile Servant

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,515 views

    Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

    A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doesn't "Turning The Other Cheek" Just Make Me A Doormat? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    A look at one of Jesus more difficult teachings and why it's worth our obedience.

    - Our first reaction to reading Jesus’ words here is likely to be disbelief. “Is He serious? You’ve got to be kidding me!” - Which leads us to our first question. . . What Was He Thinking? Is Jesus naïve, stupid, or insightful? - Matthew 5:39-42. a. Is Jesus naïve? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Cheeks Hurt

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,254 views

    Interactive Segmented Narrative Sermon about turning the other cheek and forgiveness.

    My Cheeks Hurt Matthew 5:38-44 INTRODUCTION This morning I want to introduce you to some other kids that are having some issues in their life that perhaps you can learn from. I would like you to listen to their story. I want you to listen closely because their story can help teach us and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,320 views

    Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go The Extra Mile Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,708 views

    Are you willing to go the extra mile for Jesus? Are you willing to go the extra mile to help win one to Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Winter- man goes to mall, returns to car, and notices an odor coming from out of the hood. • Opens, finds cat mutilated in the fan belt. Cat looking for a warm place. • Mr. Jones had a plastic shopping bag so he carefully pulled the cat out of the belt and put what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,323 views

    This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

    Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

    Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Higher Standard

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,970 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

  • Justin Miller avatar

    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,690 views

    1. Today we’re covering one of the most counter-culture passages in all of the Bible.

    1. Today we’re covering one of the most counter-culture passages in all of the Bible. Really it’s the teaching that separates Christianity from everything else. In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus has the nerve, the audacity to command us to let go of our need for revenge and to love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Trouble Lies Deeper Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 27, 2011
     | 5,580 views

    We give glory to God by living a life that is consistent with the heart of the law and not just the letter of the law.

    The great preacher of many years ago, Henry Ward Beecher, had a clock in this church that didn't keep good time. It was always too fast or too slow. And he fiddled with it month after month after month trying to get it right and it became kind of a standard topic of conversation in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Christian Perfection Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 3,643 views

    Characteristics of Christian perfection from the sermon on the mount.

    Characteristics of Christian Perfection Theme: Text: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 AV) James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: Fulfilling Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 3,738 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount on the Law

    Title: Fulfilling of the Law Theme: To show what Christ meant by his words “Think not that I come to destroy the law, . . . but to fulfill”. Text: Matthew 5:17-48 Matthew 5:17 Think not that I come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Oaths, Retribution, And Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,260 views

    This sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with Oaths, Retribution, and Love.

    Sermon on the Mount “Oaths, Retribution, and Love” Matthew 5:33-48 Mary Poppins, after her first adventure with Jane and Michael Banks when they promised to be good so that she would never leave. She said, “That’s a pie crust promise; easily made, easily broken.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare