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Walking A New Path Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 27, 2015

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Jesus is the new law giver. The beatitudes are a description of what life in the kingdom of God looks like.

Matthew 5:1-20 “Walking a New Path” INTRODUCTION American travelers to foreign countries have often been called “Ugly Americans.” The term refers to American tourists’ tendencies to be loud, demonstrative and to believe that everyone understands English if it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Values - Week 6 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

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Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 6 We’re in a series where we are focusing on ten values God gave us in Exodus 20:13. This is Commandment #6. Exodus 20:13 (NIV) 13 "You shall not murder. I know some of you are probably thinking, we can skip this one. Most of us haven’t killed anyone. The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Psalm 139:15-16, Job 12:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Job 14:5, Matthew 5:21-22, Hebrews 12:15, Proverbs 12:18, James 3:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Ten Commandments: Value Life Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

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Value human life, regardless of abilities or productiveness. In practical ways, be a) pro-life, and b) pro-dignity.

VALUE LIFE—Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6 The sixth commandment is short: “Don’t murder” Isn’t that obvious? Unlike some commandments, most people agree with this one. Yet the commandment points us to a deeper understanding of the value of human life. WHY should we value human life, above all other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

8 Habits (Based On Covey)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 19, 2019

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I am with the Evangelical Chaplain Commission.

Habits 1-3 are regarding character. 1. Be Proactive: The opposite of being proactive is being reactive, which is similar to this: Galatians 6: 7-9 “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Matthew 5:21, Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:19-24, Isaiah 41:1, Ecclesiastes 4:9, Ecclesiastes 10:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Vineyard

Let Go Of Stupid Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2014

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Here are eight steps to avoiding adultery

(Start with clip from frozen: Elsa song “Let it Go”) That clip really didn’t have anything to do with today’s message, there just wasn’t anything suitable for today’s message and figured that was the title of the series we should tie it in. Last week it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disagreement Can Bring Danger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

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We know there can be power in agreement, but do we realize disagreement can work against the plan of God?

DISAGREEMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. [19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2014

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God has given us a perfect law. It still speaks God's will and word to us and if we will hear it, we will be called to follow God's perfect Son.

The Law of the Lord is Perfect I was thinking about our legal system in America. (slide 1) I looked up some information that I thought would set the stage for our sermon today. Here are some of the “Statutes at Large” 123 volumes, which make up all the laws passed by Congress. My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Set

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

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We are all called to run a race, the life in faith. Getting set is making the final preparations to live out God's call on our lives.

Though it is classified as an old movie, I know many of you have seen the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. Even if the movie is 30 plus years old, many of us saw the movie in theaters or DVD in the years since it was released. It is an excellent movie. If you haven’t seen it, I know it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Transforming Your Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for transforming our relationships from shallow and superficial to deep and meaningful.

TRANSFORMATION #2: TRANSFORMING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS INTRO TO TOPIC: Two weeks ago we started a new series in the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the greatest message ever preached by Jesus. OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-32

Denomination: *other

Murder He Spoke Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014

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Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Adultery In The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 31, 2014

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According to the Law of Moses, adultery carried a death sentence. Jesus equates lust with adultery. Was Jesus commanding lust-filled people to be put to death?

How many of you remember Abigail Van Buren? She wrote a daily column answering questions from readers. Once a man wrote: "Dear Abby, I am in love and I am having an affair with two different women other than my wife. I love my wife but I love these other women too. Please tell me what to do, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Foursquare

A Confessing Adulterer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2014

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Jesus appears to stongly condemn remarriage after a divorce. This tends to create a bleak future for a lot of folks. But was this his intent? This sermon covers the message that Jesus was delivering concerning divorce and remarriage.

We are in the midst of a series entitled “Upsetting the Apple Cart.” We have already discovered that murder is wrong but Jesus equated being angry with someone to murder. We have already discovered that adultery is wrong but Jesus equated looking with lust to adultery. Today He really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus gives the spiritual meaning of the law.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 5 Matt. 5:21-30 Jesus has just told His audience that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill. He warns of the consequences of breaking the commandments and teaching others to do so. He also mentions how God feels about those who obey and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

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Jesus speaks on a very difficult subject divorce. The subject is difficult not because of God, but the hardness of man's heart.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 6 Matt. 5:31-32 Jesus speaks concerning the law expounds upon it with “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time” “But I say unto you” He expounds upon the 6th and 7th commandments “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

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