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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Your Revenge Blinds Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
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    Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

    May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom That Loves Its Enemies Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 5, 2014
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    Love your enemies! Wow that is not such an easy command to obey. It is much easier to take revenge. But that is not what we are asked to do as believers. What is this loving my enemies all about?

    This morning we will be looking at Matthew 5: 38-48 as we continue our series called RED: Examining the Teaching of Christ (that are often printed in red letters). If you do not have a Bible you can find the Scriptures printed on the bulletin insert along with a place to take some notes if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014
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    Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

    Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Holy Love....receiving It And Living It

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 20, 2014
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    We are Christians because of God's love....and we are Christians called to distribute God's love....this sermon explores the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-48 to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you!!!

    In 2010 the Australian Customs reported that they had seized over 1.1 million items that were counterfeit items….. Some of the items included….watches with the Rolex name on them…but were definitely not Rolex, handbags claiming to be Luis Vuitton but fell apart soon after a purse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, Our Perfect Example Of Holiness

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 22, 2014
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    “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” Lev. 19:2.

    Matt. 5:38-48 Theme: Jesus, our perfect example of holiness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; Matt. 5:38-48 Holiness is necessary to come before a holy God and to be the source of our blessing the Lord commands us to be holy as He is holy. This simple command has generated many debates ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Second Mile People

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014
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    "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014
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    What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

    Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gererosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014
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    Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

    Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014
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    To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

    Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going The Extra Mile When You Have To Grind Your Teeth And Fight

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2014
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    Summary: This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which use properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus knew and traveled, a road he want us to travel also.

    Word Count 2513 Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 119:33-40 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John in Girvan, Scotland on the 23rd February 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries) {this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    You Can Put Your Eye Out! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014
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    These laws were given so that it would limit vengeance, it was also given to give a judge a guide to go by when he was ruling on a case.

    Matthew 5:38-42-“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    And Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
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    Custom's set us apart; they become our culture, the attitudes, actions and values that define us. In His early messages Jesus kept referring to the coming kingdom of God and the culture that defines it.

    Faith Challenges that will Change Your Summer And Justice for All Matt 5:33-48 7/14/2013 Introduction * The Masai tribe, located in Kenya and Tanzania, greet each other by spitting. When greeting elders, a tribesman must spit in his hand before offering a handshake, thus showing respect. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Loving Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 14, 2014
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     | 13,106 views

    Jesus has called us to love our neighbour with an extravagant, generous love, acceptance and forgiveness. When we do this, people will recognize that we are children of our Father in Heaven.

    TRANSFORMATION #3: LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOUR OPENING: Video Clip: The Art of Neighbouring INTRO TO TOPIC: We live in a world where few people know how to connect in deep and meaningful relationships with one another. We need to rediscover the art of neighbouring. It’s time to disconnect from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Well, Slap My Face And Call Me--- His. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2014
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    An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth seemed rather fair but Jesus had a better, more difficult way to settle things.

    As some of you remembered back in May, four weeks before my very first cruise, I fell at the local Y injuring my shoulder. What followed was accident reports being filed, doctor visits, ex-rays, MRIs, and the diagnosis of shoulder surgery. Looking on the internet I was discovering the cost was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "It's Time To Flip The Script”

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Feb 17, 2015
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    This message reminds us that Christ wants us to emphasize giving vis-a-vis taking. The Lex Talionis (Exodus 21:18-36, Leviticus 24:17-21 and Deuteronomy 19:15-21) said 'Don't take too much". But Jesus' message (Luke 6:27-29) was "Don't give too little".

    38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist