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  • John Quigley avatar

    Living God's Way

    Contributed by John Quigley on Aug 14, 2012
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    Living in accord with God's commandments not mans rules.

    "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012
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    A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

    The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    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

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    Go Team Series

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 31, 2017
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    The Stakes are High our team needs to give our very best

    Go Team! Super bowl Sunday! The Patriots take on the Falcons in a head to head battle. Both teams have worked hard to get to this level of play and it will all be decided tonight. If you don’t care for football, there are other teams playing for your attention. Advertisers have spent millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
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    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "How Can We Suceed "

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2017
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    The sermon touches on how our success as believers can exceed that of the Pharisees.

    Matthew 5:13-20 How can we exceed? 1. What did a Pharisee look like? When it comes to righteousness, the Pharisees are tough to beat and we are to exceed them, do better, be better. • The Pharisees of Jesus s day appeared to be the elite-ed-ness of what it is to be righteous, Godly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is The Law Still Valid?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2017
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    Jesus discusses salt, light and law

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifice animals, be circumcised, rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Mile Is So Rewarding To Them That Know How.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 19, 2017
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    This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which used properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; and that is by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus traveled, a road that he want us to travel.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 19th February 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are from: Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017
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     | 8,439 views

    Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

    This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Is The Law Relevant In The Age Of Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
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    What is the relationship between the Law and New Testament believers?

    IS THE LAW RELEVANT IN THE AGE OF GRACE? MATTHEW 5:17-20 1. JESUS CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW. MT 5:17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. (1) Jesus fulfilled the Requirements of the Moral Law. The 10 Commandments concern moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
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     | 4,845 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Spiritual Necessities Emphasized By Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 14, 2016
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    We need to listen to the master and follow his leader ship.

    SPIRITUAL NECESSITIES EMPHASIZED BY CHRIST (1) Inward Righteousness. Matthew 5: 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. (2) A childlike Spirit. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist