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  • Lee Henry avatar

    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
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    In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

    Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Save Me From Myself Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Fifth, and final in a series on Spiritual Warfare. This message explores how a lack of repentance, and humility can make ourselves our own worst enemy.

    There is a great rivalry in this part of the country. The UK/U of L Rivalry. From a mascot standpoint, it isn’t much of a fight. A Wildcat versus a Cardinal. My Grandma Ulmet lived a number of years in Louisville. She loved the city, and loved the U of L Cardinals. It grew into a love of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's The Deal With The Law?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006
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     | 4,931 views

    This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

    Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucifying Your Idols

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
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     | 2,118 views

    When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

    Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Restored Relationships

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    It is difficult to move forward until we are set free from the past.

    July 8, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Restored Relationships I’m still praying for revival. As I pray I continually ask the Lord, “What hinders revival? What keeps it from happening here?” One thing that I keep hearing is that the one thing that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,820 views

    Jesus teaches about the real meaning of righteousness in the light of sexual purity.

    What Is The Meaning Of Righteousness? Jesus’ teaching makes it clear that sin, just like righteousness, if first of all an internal thing. God’s evaluation of us takes place in the heart. God judges the source and origin of sin. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so is he In Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 4,700 views

    Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,527 views

    Jesus teaches true righteousness as it relates to adultery and divorce.

    Last Sunday, Jesus taught the real meaning of righteousness in the area of marital fidelity and sexual purity. Exodus 20:4;17 “You shall not commit adultery. 17“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,792 views

    Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

    Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 14, 2007
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     | 3,644 views

    Jesus refutes the teaching of the churchmen of His day and makes clear the intent of God’s Law.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness? Part 2 Last week we listened as Jesus spoke to us about basis and foundation of absolute truth, absolute right and wrong. And as you may recall Jesus made it clear that until heaven and earth pass away, Gods Word remains authoritative and in fact absolute truth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24:6 The Why Of Rules Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,998 views

    What did Jesus mean when he said that the law would not pass away?

    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 behaviour. And when we are confronted ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fix Your Purity Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    Lesson 5 in a series. This sermon focuses on Jesus’s words regarding sexual purity.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 5 Fix Your Purity Matthew 5:27-37 Return to series this week. Examine Jesus’s words on adultery, divorce, and keeping your promises. There is a lot of power in these words and Jesus says there is a lot of power in our words. “I do” is a big thing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternity Matters Iv: The Severity Of It: Hell

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    THE SEVERITY OF HELL SHOULD INFLUENCE OUR BEHAVIOR!

    ETERNITY MATTERS IV: THE SEVERITY OF IT: HELL MATTHEW 5: 13 – 30 FEBRUARY 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgment. As he reached the climax of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Too High A Price

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Consider the cost of following Jesus

    " TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

    "Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness