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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    A Heart After God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
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    Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

    Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are -

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
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    Concentrates on the second beatitude with brief comment on teh first.

    Blessed are those who mourn. What are the beatitudes there for? What was Jesus doing when he gave these words to these people? For a long time, I saw these as a list of instructions somewhat similar to the Ten Commandments. I believed that Jesus was saying this was what he wanted his followers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
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    A message on the Beatitudes

    INTRODUCTION Last week in our introductory studies, we learned that Jesus had just choose the twelve to be His Apostles from the group of all of His disciples. Shortly after Jesus chose the apostles, He laid the ground work for the transformation of their characters by preaching the Sermon on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To Our National Tragedy

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001
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    The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

    Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Radiate Series

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be God’s People in this present world! It calls us to stick out, to make a statement, to live with reckless abandon.

    RADIATE MATTHEW 5: 1-16 OCTOBER 7, 2001 BRIGHTEST DAY/RALLY DAY INTRODUCTION: Is this normal? This is a statement by Max Lucado after the event of September 11, 2001. Also read “The letter from Hell.” TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks to us of being different. It calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Large-With A Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
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    Purity of heart is doing the right things with the write motives.

    Living Large-With a Pure Heart Beatitudes Series: Part 6 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley October 14, 2001 Did you ever reach into the fridge, grab hold of the carton and take a big gulp of sour milk? You can’t get it out of your mouth fast enough—can you? Not pure! Ever get behind some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Beatitudes (Part 6 - The Pure In Heart)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    What does it mean to be pure in heart? I give the definition and show what pure in heart look like in the Christian.

    Title: The Pure In Heart Text: Matt 5:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - What does it mean to be pure in heart? - To be pure in heart means a person who has been delivered from sin’s power by God’s grace and now strive without deceit to please and glorify God and to be like Him. - Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Of The Rings Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    Here is the secret to the mystery of Christianity.

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Are 7 Keys To Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    But Jesus conquered death and sin so that we can experience real joy and happiness!

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed To Be Different

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 22, 2004
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    True happiness is found in living for God.

    BLESSED TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 5:7-12 S: Holiness C: Living for God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TRUE HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN LIVING FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 5:7-12 that when we demonstrate four qualities, our lives will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
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    Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

    The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    All Saints Day

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 31,026 views

    Christ’s description of being a Christian is not necessarily what the "real-world" preceives it to be.

    All Saints Day (observed) November 2, 2003 Matthew 5:1-12 We live in a world of instant gratification. We want it our way right away. Is your internet too slow? Get high-speed internet! Does it take to long to gas up your car? Pay at the pump! Is snail-mail really that slow? Send email. Is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Introduction To The Christian Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    The All Time Greatest Sermon

    I Intro: the Sermon on the Mount is the initial teachings of Jesus Christ. Here we see Him give the foundations for the Christian life. As you view the different aspects of the beatitudes, you see they are revolutionary to the ways of the world. INTRODUCTIONS TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    If I am "blessed" how will I know it?

    Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are truly blessed.” Exactly what does that mean? --- Is it factual or opinion. You are fifty = factual. --- You are ugly = opinion. --- What would you consider to be a “blessing”? There are some interesting things ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Seeing With The Eyes Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Those who have eyes of the heart are able to see things that other people don’t see. They are blessed because they have developed a unique ability to see the heart of God.

    Seeing With the Eyes of the Heart Matthew 5:8 June 19, 2005 Maria Yudina was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, although she remains largely unknown outside of Russia. She has a fascinating story. She was born in 1899, died in 1970, and was graduated with honors from the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist