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Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008

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Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are able to experience lives that are free. We are free from guilt and shame--not because we never sin, but because we are forgiven.

Matthew 5:17-30 “Guilt and Grace” INTRODUCTION Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hide, by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most popular books of the nineteenth. If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie you know about the twisted and tormented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Great In Jesus' Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2009

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Jesus lays out here that His Kingdom is not about lowering the standards, but about raising us up.

HOW TO BE GREAT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: Practice and teach what Jesus commands. - Matthew 5:19. - At one level, this is very simple and straightforward. At another, it takes a lifetime to live out. DOESN’T GRACE LOWER THE STANDARD? Jesus’ Kingdom is not about lowering the standard down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bold Walk. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2009

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We are called to let our light shine! What does that mean?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we examined what it meant to be the salt of the world. • Today we are going to look at part 2 of our message on the Bold Walk. • For our walk to be bold, we must get out of the salt shaker so we can bring flavor to this world along with all the other wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Useful Are You?

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

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Living as salt and Light

“How useful are you?” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/5/07 pm 1. What are the characteristics in people that we respect? Are we respected by the way we live our life? Have you ever noticed that some people come up with some really stupid ideas. Like freezers for Eskimos, like Battery powered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009

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Is there value in the Old Testament today?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Want? Blessed Are Those.. Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 15, 2009

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How God wants us to be doers not wanters. That we are not entitled but are granted living through his grace.

05102009 Blessed Are Those… We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Are They Getting The Message? Matthew 5:14-16

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 19, 2009

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Over 70% of our communication is non-verbal so when Jesus said ’let your light shine’ what does this say about the message our lives communicate to others?

17.5.09 COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL Matthew 5:14-16 INTRO How skilled are we at communicating? Perhaps not as skilled as we think. It is easy to send the wrong message without knowing it. Examples There is a famous example of a message that was sent in WWII ‘Send reinforcements we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Measure Up To God's Standard? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

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Jesus will teach us tonight that as his disciples we still must follow the rules, so tonight we want to see how we measure up to God’s standards or rules.

Introduction The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behavior. And when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Influence Our Society?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Bible All About?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

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Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

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Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

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Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

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A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 23, 2005

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Both salt and light: 1. Are necessary for survival. 2. Have the ability to purify. 3. Must make contact to have an effect.

I love grilling out on a beautiful summer day with the sun shining. My favorite thing is to grill steaks. I like to grill them till they are so tender you can pull them apart with a fork. Then I take roasting ears and dip them into water with the shuck still on; wrap them in foil and let the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

A New Kind Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 30, 2005

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Jesus’ new kind of righteousness is based on: 1. Internals rather than externals. 2. Transformation rather than avoiding transgressions. 3. A relationship rather than rules.

Perhaps you have seen it. It is a bumper sticker which displays the slogan: “Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven.” It is a catchy phrase, the only problem is that it misrepresents the Christian life. Is that all we are, “just forgiven”? Is there no more to it than that? Do we, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

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