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    Tangible Kingdom - Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
     | 5,598 views

    from Hugh Halter's work on incarnational living

    Tangible Kingdom – Obstacles Matt. 5:13-16 Salt and Light – This is what God sees in us! 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Don't Lose The Mustard"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 10, 2014
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    Having salt is good and so is having the mustard or having the spirit of God indwelling us in a productive way. The sermon tells us the good that can be done with the mustard and the negative results if we don't have the mustard.

    Matthew 5:13-20 "Don't Lose the Mustard" 1. Consider some of the uses of salt. A. It is has been used for currency and actually fought for in wars. B. Salt is used to cure and store meats C. It is used to disinfect wounds D. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New World People Living In An Old World

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 10, 2014
     | 4,699 views

    Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World.

    Kingdom Attitudes Title: New World People in an Old World Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World. When I speak of an Old World I am referring to this life here on earth. There was a time in history when it was believed there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law And The Christian, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,341 views

    Jesus gave the ultimate commentary on the Old Testament law, yet it is not very well understood in the Christian community. In this the first of several sermons, we will explore the law and the Christian.

    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, sacrifices animals, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 8,899 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Heart Check

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
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     | 24,644 views

    Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

    I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inheritance Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,616 views

    Broken in spirit focuses on my sinfulness.- Meekness focuses on God’s holiness. - Broken in spirit is negative and results in mourning. - Meekness is positive and results in seeking righteousness.- Meekness is power under control

    Mt. 5:5 (KJV) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! J. Upton Dickson, wrote a book called “Cower Power,” he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hungry Heart Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,237 views

    What is the heart hungrying & thirsting after?

    A proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, "O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge." Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull when he saw one. He led the young man through the streets, to the sea, and chest deep into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Lights

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 24, 2014
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    To a world that is in total darkness, the church should be a beacon of light.

    Salt and Lights Matthew 5:1/2 Here we have the greatest preacher that every lived, sharing with His disciples the principles of the Kingdom. He was the great prophet of His church, the one who came into the world, to light every man’s path. The prophets and John the Baptist had done some ...read more

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    The Reward Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,763 views

    What does mercy look like & the reward of mercy

    1. Opposite of Mercy - Revenge We like stories where the bad guy gets his dues Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart That Sees God Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,376 views

    What is going on inside, in our heart dictates our relationship with God

    Chuck Swindoll in "Growing Deep in the Christian Life," writes about x A man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his date one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, unintentionally gave him the proceeds from the day’s business - a bucket of money (all cash) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014
     | 3,996 views

    Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

    In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Thirsty My Friends

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 150 ratings
     | 85,219 views

    Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The world understands this need this thirst. There is an Ad that features Jonathan Goldsmith as "The world's most interesting man" He ends the ad by saying -Stay thirsty my friends. Updated February 2020.

    For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the "Message" Today's appointed readings were: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; and John 4:5-42 A small boy ... was sent to bed by his father...... Five minutes later... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,216 views

    How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

    Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When Life Falls Apart? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 5,439 views

    How can a loving God allow innocent people to be hurt so badly?

    - When was the last time a trip to the theater left you truly inspired about God? - Movie "God’s Not Dead" - Here in town - Freshman college student Josh Wheaton's faith is challenged by his philosophy professor, who believes God does not exist. He has to defend God's existence to the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist