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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Jesus expects us to control our temper

    INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Salty?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Why did Jesus call Christians the salt of the earth?

    INTRODUCTION READ THE VERSE! Salt, why did Jesus call these disciples the salt of the world. (Talk about salt in the shaker) First of all, Jesus tells His disciples the way that they should be when he started them out with the beatitudes, then, He tells them of the relationship of the citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How's Your Appetite?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
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    Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

    HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Well Seasoned Sacrifice

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Leviticus said: ...with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.

    A Well Seasoned Sacrifice ------------------------------------------------ TEXT: Levi 2:13 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Let Your Good Works Glorify Your Father

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
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    A sermon of encouragement for Christian workers who are feeling as if they are not and have not done enough to serve God!

    (Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks of Lyons, Georgia delivered to the St. Luke AME Church.) SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16....Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorif ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Attitude Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Sermon on the Mount.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 1 Fix your Attitude Matthew 5:1-12 Who is the real you? How do you know? Ever heard someone say, “I just don’t feel like myself today?” Ever said it yourself? How did you know? William James: “I have often thought that the best way to define man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

    They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Was God

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    It is a year now, as we look back at the events of 9/11/01 there is still one lingering question on the minds of people.

    Where Was God? Matthew 5:10-11 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Meek Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    Not weak, not a doormat, but those who put others first.

    To Be Meek! Matt 5:5 You ever met someone who is just that type of person who gets along with everyone. The type who you say, “if you can’t get along with him/her you can’t get along with anyone.” In my life I have met several like that matter of fact I married one. Another like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    Hunger and thirst are two of the biggest motivators, having these for righteousness is a major asset for the kingdom.

    They who hunger and thirst Matt. 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. We Americans have more to make life easier than any other people of any other time. We have the finest homes, the best clothes, eat the best food, yet we have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Cape Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “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 to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Mercy Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    Mercy is not just you scratch my back I scratch yours. It is doing everything we can and expecting nothing in return

    Have Mercy Matt. 5:7 Illustration: Millions of people were gathered before the Throne of God. Some of the groups near the front talked heatedly and were belligerent. “How can God judge us, they asked?” God is in heaven where all is beauty and light, what does He know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beatitudes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 34,331 views

    Being a Christian is more than just holding the title, but also walking the walk and talking the talk. And the Beatitudes are key is helping us understand what is expected. (First four)

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Beatitudes (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    Part two of the beatitudes describing our relationship with others as instructed in the final four beatitudes by Jesus.

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus (Part II) Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: Helen at the checkout at Walmart.] A man got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the CO about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp (he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness