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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Fulfillment Of Law Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012
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    In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives.

    The Fulfillment Of Law 05/01/10 AM Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction This morning we continue a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” encompasses the teachings given by Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012
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    A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

    When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    ‘nutin’ But ‘da’ Truth Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 17 – 20

    Matthew 5: 17 – 20 ‘Nutin’ But ‘Da’ Truth 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What The Bible Really Says About Divorce

    Contributed by Ray Geide on May 11, 2012
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    Divorce is an unpardonable sin in the church. When a person gets a divorce, he becomes a second-rate Christian in the eyes of the church for the rest of his life. All other sins are forgiven but divorce is not. The stigma of divorce is so great that

    Divorce is an unpardonable sin in the church. When a person gets a divorce, he becomes a second-rate Christian in the eyes of the church for the rest of his life. All other sins are forgiven but divorce is not. The stigma of divorce is so great that some have preferred to murder their spouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012
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    But is it possible for people today to simply be Christians, without being a member of any man – made denomination?

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 2: ‘The Way Out of Religious Division’ Let me first start off by saying THANK YOU to all of you that made such wonderful replies to the first message of this series. I was well impressed with some of the knowledge you guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013
     | 6,824 views

    Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

    Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon On The Mount: Fulfilling Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    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

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    Studies Sermon On The Mount: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Introduction to Studies in the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Theme: Text: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2 AV) For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 5: 17-20 Mission Impossible Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
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    Matthew 5: 17-20 Mission Impossible

    Matthew 5: 17-20 Mission Impossible Manuscript You know each week as we go through a book of the Bible, we cover a different passage of the Bible. And perhaps you look through ahead and see what passages are coming up, and what topics will be covered in those passages. Well of course, I also look ...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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    Righteousness Plus

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
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     | 5,656 views

    Righteousness greater than that of the Pharisees isn't about behavior: it's about bone-deep transformation.

    We’ve been shocked and horrified once again this week at the shooting of children by children, from Santee CA to next door in Pennsylvania. And the commentators and pundits are asking once again what kinds of laws we should pass to keep this from happening. Most are honest enough to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lasting Impressions

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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    What lasting impression will we leave to other generations of Christinas that come after us?

    LASTING IMPRESSIONS Text : Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Someone (Bill Crowder) gives us a snapshot of history as he relates an impression that has lasted over 1,500 years. “Caerlon is a Welsh village with deep historical roots. It was one of the three sites in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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     | 3,906 views

    Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God’s Word Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
     | 6,743 views

    Because God’s Word mattered to Jesus, it should matter to us and we should do everything we can to live according to the principles we find there.

    Over the years, I’ve found that one of the issues that Christ followers struggle with the most is how we are to apply the Old Testament in our lives. In fact, five years ago when I preached a series of messages based on questions submitted to me by all of you, that was the most common question that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Get Set

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 3,717 views

    We are all called to run a race, the life in faith. Getting set is making the final preparations to live out God's call on our lives.

    Though it is classified as an old movie, I know many of you have seen the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. Even if the movie is 30 plus years old, many of us saw the movie in theaters or DVD in the years since it was released. It is an excellent movie. If you haven’t seen it, I know it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist