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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus The Sage Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 24,850 views

    Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

    Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 11,224 views

    Disciples of Jesus can have a profound impact on the world.

    March 18, 2001 Understanding the Kingdom – Part 4 INTRODUCTION What possible influence could the people described in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) expect to have on this hard, tough world? Slowly but surely the world is rotting from within. The erosion has plunged our world into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

    “The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Etter avatar

    Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

    Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

    In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 6,749 views

    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
     | 6,194 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

  • Richard White avatar

    Where Was God

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,400 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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    Fix Your Cape Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,690 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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    Following The Star Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 79,605 views

    Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

    A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    Approaches the Beatitudes as the promise of a future great reversal of fortunes (uses images from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame).

    "Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake." Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Jones avatar

    How Will You Light Your Christmas?

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

    How Will You Light Your Christmas? Dec 2, 2001 Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Influencing Your World For Christ

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 260 ratings
     | 21,376 views

    Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

    Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    3 Keys To Being A Contagious Christian

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    Is your Christianity showing, is it Contagious?

    3 Keys to being a Contagious Christian Matthew 5: 13-16. Key Principle: People matter to God. 3 Key to being a Contagious Christian. 1)Prayer…(Matthew 9:35-38.) We need to talk to God about people before we talk to people about God. When you take the time to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "God's Recipe For Happiness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

    MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist