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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Keep Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 10, 2020
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    5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lighting The Way!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 11, 2020
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    We are the ground troops in charge of lighting the darkness on this earth. We can light up the world with our attitude. We can light up the world with service and good deeds. And, last but never least... lighting the way with LOVE!

    Lighting the Way! ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right!" the boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus Was Baptized "to Fulfill All Righteousness" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2020
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    We might make the mistake of thinking that Jesus stopped growing in the Spirit at His baptism.

    The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ 2020 In today’s Gospel the words of John the Baptist could just as well have begun “Jesus, this makes no sense!” He rightly senses at the Jordan River, as he did three months before he was born, when Mary visited his mother Elizabeth, that he is in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    The Challenge To Extend Mercy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 13, 2020
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    Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.

    Introduction: Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. His mercies are talked about in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge To Show Meekness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 18, 2020
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    The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed.

    Introduction: The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed. The world says that people who name everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supreme Blessedness

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 20, 2020
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    The Beatitudes as a lesson not just a bible story

    Message/Devotion January 26, 2020 Matthew 5:1-12 Supreme Blessedness The Reading The Beatitudes 5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secrets Of Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020
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    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-3 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    The Challenge To Be Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 25, 2020
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     | 4,286 views

    We know the type of life that God blesses because Jesus tells us point-blank in the Beatitudes; this is the type of life that God is going to bless. Nine times in the ten verses that we have read each week for the past four weeks, He tells us if you live this way, then you will be blessed.

    Introduction: We know the type of life that God blesses because Jesus tells us point-blank in the Beatitudes; this is the type of life that God is going to bless. Nine times in the ten verses that we have read each week for the past four weeks, He tells us if you live this way, then you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bless You!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020
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    In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

    Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "blessed Are You Who Trust In Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2020
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    A sermon about what it means to be blessed.

    “Blessed are You who Trust in Jesus” Matthew 5:1-12 This is the beginning of, arguably, Jesus’ most famous sermon. It begins in Matthew Chapter 5 and goes all the way to the end of Matthew Chapter 7 where it ends with: “When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rejoice And Be Glad

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2020
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    Living in a negative world, relationship or situation goes counter to God's plan for us.

    Rejoice And Be Glad Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Intro: There was a song that absolutely drove me crazy. Every time I heard it I wanted to punch someone. It was written by Bobby McFerrin and released in September of 1988. “Here's a little song I wrote. You might want to sing it note for note. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Time To Mourn Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020
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     | 5,644 views

    In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

    Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gospel, The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2020
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    “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor. 1:18)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “the gospel, the power of God”. World leaders, governments and experts in various fields are seeking for ways to deal with the myriad of problems facing the world today. They have not been able to find solutions to hatred, killings and wars that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    You Are Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 31, 2020
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    Understanding that part of Jesus' sermon on the mount describing followers as being Salt and Light.

    Message/Devotion February 9, 2020 Matthew 5:13-20 You Are Called to Be the Salt of the Earth and Light the Light of the World The Reading Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Jesus And The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 2, 2020
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     | 4,444 views

    Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20.

    Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. You ARE Salt Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist