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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Poverty That Enriches

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 21, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    No sensible person enjoys being poor. None of us would strive for actual “poverty status” in life. Jesus is referring to another kind of "poverty", one that enriches.

    THE POVERTY THAT ENRICHES “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3. No sensible person enjoys being poor. None of us would strive for actual “poverty status” in life. In our text, our Lord is not extolling the benefits of being economically poor. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    If I am "blessed" how will I know it?

    Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are truly blessed.” Exactly what does that mean? --- Is it factual or opinion. You are fifty = factual. --- You are ugly = opinion. --- What would you consider to be a “blessing”? There are some interesting things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Toeing The Poverty Line Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,646 views

    Poverty of spirit - humility before God - is essential to authentic faith.

    Toeing the Poverty Line Over the past few weeks we’ve seen picture after picture of devastation and loss, desperation and helplessness. Responses have ranged across the spectrum from courage and compassion and generosity to greed, exploitation, and headline-grabbing. But one thing it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wealth Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,350 views

    1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

    PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wonderful News!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,139 views

    Wonderful news for those who mourn and wonderful news for the peacemakers at a time when war rages and bereavement is a reality for many people. This short ’homily’ was used at an all-age service and aims to provide hope for people in awful situations.

    For the last few weeks we have been studying St. Paul’s first letter to the Greek Church at Thessalonica. Today we begin to look at some of the teachings of Jesus which have become known as ‘The Sermon on the Mount.’ Jesus was on the side of a mountain (5:1) when he delivered this message. Now, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

    The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Introduction To The Christian Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    The All Time Greatest Sermon

    I Intro: the Sermon on the Mount is the initial teachings of Jesus Christ. Here we see Him give the foundations for the Christian life. As you view the different aspects of the beatitudes, you see they are revolutionary to the ways of the world. INTRODUCTIONS TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Happy New You! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    What we really need are some New Year’s Revolutions! Here’s how to change your life FOR GOOD!

    Happy New You Matthew 5:1-12 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 heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Humble Christian Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006
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     | 3,476 views

    A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

    THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings For Believers

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    sermon on the beatitudes

    The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Meekness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,851 views

    An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

    Be-Attitudes January 22, 2006 Blessed are the Meek Note: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes In Song Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    A poem composed by yours truly which expresses the beatitudes in song to the tune of "When we all get to heaven."

    THE BEATITUDES IN SONG (REVISED FEBRUARY 1, 2006) TO THE TUNE: WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN THE BEATITUDES 1. Blessed are the bankrupt children, In the grace of God they trust. Poor, yet rich in Him forever, They will ne’er go bust. REFRAIN: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Blessings In Poverty

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    You don’t need to have everything going your way to be happy.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I came across of these lines from a song from the musical “Oklahoma,” -- Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day; I’ve got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way. A lot people today tend to regard happiness in that light. “When everything’s going my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Hunger And Thrist For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

    Be-Attitudes January 29, 2006 Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist