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A Blessed Attitude - A Brief Look Into The Beatitudes

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Apr 16, 2006

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The Beatitudes teach us that being blessed is not based on recieving blessing. Being blessed is a matter of having a blessed attitude.

A BLESSED ATTITUDE ”A Brief Look into the Beatitudes” TEXT - Matthew 5:1-12 The principles Jesus is teaching in the text are commonly referred to as the “Beatitudes” because the word “blessed” at the beginning of each verse is translated from the Latin word “Beati” and because this should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

"Willing To Hurt" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2006

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Sermon 3 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Years ago when I was writing daily devotions for the inmates at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, Colorado, I did one called “Dove’s Wings” from Psalm 55:6-8. I’d like to use a portion of that by way of introduction today, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

based on 264 ratings

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The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Living For A Higher Calling Than Me Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

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This is the third message in the Contrarian’s Guide series. This week we look at idols, and how as odd as it sounds, if we are not careful our idol becomes "me."

This is our third message in our contrarian series - we’ve been looking at things from a little different perspective, or vantage point. Last week we talked about slowing down - rather than speeding through life, maybe if we slowed down we could learn to hear God. The week before that we talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Values Of The Person God Prospers Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

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Observations of the kind of values that Jesus outlines in the Beatitudes. (Heavily in debt to Dallas Willard for seminal thoughts!)

Last week, I talked about the need for a transformed heart, made alive by God’s Spirit. If our desire is to please God and enjoy His blessings, our heart must be renewed daily, and we must discipline our hearts so they are undivided! We need not be ‘miserable Christians’ frustrated by the gap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

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Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive Blessings

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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If you want to receive blessings from God, the Bible tells you how.

How to Receive Blessings Matt 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 be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Loss And Grief

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Michael King on Jul 20, 2003

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We can self examine ourselves to determine our relationship with God and to know with certainty weather we are saved or not by displaying Three attitudes that Jesus Himself gives us.

Assurance of Salvation Sometime when you’re in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read newspapers, chat with their friends or sleep. The ones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness In Mourning...say What? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

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The Beatitudes paint a counter-culture picture of the character of a Christian. Blessing is found in poverty of spirit, and in mourning. Doesn’t seem possible, but it’s a truth that Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount.

Here we go. The Sermon on the Mount covers three chapters in the book of Matthew. Chapters five through seven. In chapter five Jesus teaches us about the? Law of God. Chapter six is about living in the? Presence of God. And Chapter seven will walk us through the? Judgment of God. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am Sorry Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 27, 2008

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used 8 phrases to help us live in community. These 8 phrases when used properly will strengthen our relationships with one another as we strive to please God. Today we will look at the second beatitude and learn what it m

Introduction: Frank and Edna had been married for 40 years and so there children surprised them with a party to celebrate their marriage. The night was filled with laughter, good friends and memories. Later that evening Frank and Edna got back to their house and they began to go through the cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

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Jesus is always there to save us when we sincerely call upon Him.

Children today have so many toys, electronics, and video games that the days of making up your own games for fun and entertainment are almost lost forever. I’m not saying I’m old or anything, but I do believe that I’m a part of one of the last generations that has scars on our knees from playing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples At The Crossroad Series

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 13, 2008

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What is involved in choosing to follow Christ

Disciples at the Crossroad – Ma. 5:1-12 Are most people happy? Dennis Wholey, author of Are You Happy? reports that according to expert opinion, perhaps only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One morning a deacon was asked to go to the airport and meet the preacher who was coming to his church to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Respect You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 18, 2008

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In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus focused on the two greatest commands of scripture. To love God and to love others – it is in these two relationships we find our fulfillment and our purpose. In the beatitudes, Jesus helps us discover how we are

Introduction – Play video clip “The most important thing” Is it true that our life is just a dash between two dates; we must then ask the question “What is the most important thing in this life” To some the most important thing is to gain and to gather – for them life is one big treasure hunt where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Happy Christian Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

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A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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