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Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

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Responding to unfairness and disrespect with grace and generosity imitates God’s own treatment of us, and requires three preconditions: realism, humility, and trust.

I had a difficult decision to make this week. I had to choose between continuing my series on the Sermon on the Mount, or take a break to preach on Palm Sunday. But the more I looked at the passage for this week, and meditated on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that long-ago Sunday afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eye For An Eye Series

Contributed by Alexander Clark on Nov 30, 2012

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How hard is it for you to not seek revenge when another person does you wrong? Jesus tells us in Matt.5:38-42 that we are to Love More, Give More, Do More, and Trust More, are you willing to take a stand for the kingdom of God?

Eye for an Eye Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: Review the Sermon on the Mount Revenge = Getting even Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

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A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Words- That's What I Am Remembered For. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 23, 2016

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A centurion, converted at the foot of the cross, tells the story in his own words

Eight words. That’s what I am remembered for 2000 years later. You don’t remember my name. But I guess of the 230 million people alive in 33AD - I guess there are not many people you remember anything of - and at least for me you remember 8 words “Truly this man was the Son of God” - not in John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 7:1-10, Matthew 5:40-42, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 15:1-2, Galatians 3:26-29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Foursquare

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023

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“Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

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How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020

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1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resist Not Evil. The Call To Perfect Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2023

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Jesus redirects some misconstrued Scriptures.

I. RESIST NOT EVIL. Matthew 5:38-42. MATTHEW 5:38. Oh - it is hard - but “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” belongs to the law courts (cf. Leviticus 24:20), not to personal vendettas. MATTHEW 5:39a. Jesus rather enjoins, “Resist not evil.” MATTHEW 5:39b. Traditionally, the slap across the cheek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

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Delivered 29 April 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation, Katy, Tx. The Hebrew word "shamar" is found 486 times in the Bible and is translated as "keep", as in keep my commandments.

20230429 Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim – Keep on Keeping On Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 18:1-5, 30 Haftarah Amos 9:9-15 Brit Chadashah John 14:15-21 Acharei Mot The twenty-ninth reading from the Torah and sixth reading from Leviticus is named Acharei Mot, two words that mean ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, Matthew 5:22-48

Denomination: *other

The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 17, 2023

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What is the Christian's response when confronted with wrongs and evil?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have traveled through an incredible section of the Sermon on the Mount, immediately following the paradoxes of the Beatitudes, Jesus gets right to the heart of the issue behind what is wrong with this world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Mucho Más Allá De

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2023

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Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios.

Mucho más allá de Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Génesis 24:1-20 Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios. ________________________________________ Mucho más allá de Génesis 24:1-9 Mateo 5:38-48 Prueba ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sa Itaas At Higit Pa

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2023

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Buod: Kapag gumawa tayo ng higit sa inaasahan, inilalagay natin ang ating sarili sa lugar na lubos na gagamitin ng Diyos.

Sa itaas at higit pa Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Genesis 24:1-20 Buod: Kapag gumawa tayo ng higit sa inaasahan, inilalagay natin ang ating sarili sa lugar na lubos na gagamitin ng Diyos. ________________________________________ Sa itaas at higit pa Genesis 24:1-9 Mateo 5:38-48 Subukin ang Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

1 Peter 3:8-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 20, 2023

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In today's study, the Apostle Peter reminds us to live in love and harmony with one another. He tells us that not only will we be blessed if we live this way, but also that when we live this way, the Lord is with us and not against us.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/RjS4qkjYuA0 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FbGGwtQCEDCesaQaLWeBD?si=14f602ebe7054bba 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Matthew 5:38-41, Psalm 34:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023

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Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-43, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:59-60, Leviticus 19:18, 2 Timothy 4:14, Psalm 22:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 12:17-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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