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  • How Do We Influence Our Society?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 5,333 views

    We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

    How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

  • Radical Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010
     | 4,364 views

    In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

    RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

  • Jesus, Showing The Way Through The Darkness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Jesus, shows the way through the darkness, keeps us on the true path, shows us our sin and reveals the truth.

    John 8:12, John 9:5, Matthew 5:14 (this sermon is based on a previous sermon of mine “Jesus, the Light of the World”. It has been adjusted and updated to suit the church in Kabul, Afghaninstan) Introduction Leading up to the celebration of Christmas, our cities are filled with festive lights. We ...read more

  • Are You Blessed?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    Being Blessed has nothing to do with what we have RECEIVED, and everything to do with what we are LACKING! Here’s what Jesus had to say about being blessed!

    Are You Blessed? Matthew 5:3-16 Matthew 5:3-16 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

  • 7 Virtues

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 23, 2009
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     | 8,885 views

    Is it OK to want more?

    MATTHEW 5:13 "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 to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Lighted Cabinets Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    Story form sermon about a man who put all the symbols of recognition on display, but no one noticed. Finally someone asked who helped him attain all this. The world does not need to see display cabinets; it needs to see the God who empowers us.

    Like it or not, every day, every moment, we send out messages about who we are. Whether it is about our work, our home, our civic life, our possessions, or our spirituality, we send out strong signals about what is in our very core. Those around us will receive those signals, make no mistake; ...read more

  • Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "Living As A Christ-Centered Comm. Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    Sermon # 2 on creating a shared vision.

    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision “Living as a Christ-Centered Community” Matthew 5:14-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Last Sunday we began talking about creating a shared Vision Statement for Grace United Methodist Church. We learned, ...read more

  • Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,222 views

    A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

    TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

  • It's Time Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    The Rebelution It’s Time “How to do hard things that make a difference” 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the ...read more

  • Attributes To Strive For

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
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     | 4,188 views

    I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life?

    Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life? (v.1-2) Who is Jesus preaching to? • His disciples • Crowds (7:28) - So it is clear that the ...read more

  • Paradigm Shift

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

    1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

  • Don't Blame The Darkness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009
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     | 4,887 views

    The only remedy for the darkness in the world is to produce more light!

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ANYTIME ANYONE ENTERS A DARKENED ROOM THAT THE FIRST THING THEY WANT TO DO IS FIND THE SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS SO THEY CAN SEE. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE ENJOY DARKNESS. IT IS ENVELOPING AND SUFFOCATING. IT CAN SOMETIMES BE UNDERSTOOD AS ...read more

  • I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,507 views

    A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

    SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

  • A Messiah Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

    A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

  • A Messiah Who Fulfills Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Since the Bible is all about Jesus, we must read it, know it, and strive to obey it.

    A Messiah Who Fulfills Text: Matt. 5:17-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright states in his book Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, "I find myself aware that in reading the Hebrew Scriptures I am handling something that gives me a closer link with ...read more