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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 2: Adultery Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2009
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    If lust is not dealt with, it can ruin our lives completely.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 2: Adultery of the Heart Text: Matt. 5:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are warning signs that we can be aware of when we are being led away by our lust. These signs begin to surface as we begin to give in to temptation and if not checked will lead us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Good For Nothing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 23, 2008
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    "Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

    Review SOTM- Mtt 5-7 … You Good for Nothing. We learned (5:17) Jesus did not come to abolish- Law Jesus made Himself the pivotal point in History. The entirety of the OT points towards His coming, and when He came, He introduced His Kingdom. Mtt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Stepping Stones To Faith: Purity Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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    The fifth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    John Rowan Claypool once shared the following story in his sermon entitled “The Future and Forgetting:’ “Two Buddhist monks were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream, and it was swollen out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Viva La Vida Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely blessed; and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #2 – VIVA LA VIDA TODAY’S DATE: Sept. 28 – it was 18 years ago in a farmhouse in Lacombe, Alberta, where I first encounter God in a life-transforming way, and my life has never been the same since! ILLUSTRATION: Look to the Classifieds: Let me quickly share with you some ...read more

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    Tear It Out! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 2,364 views

    "Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian B avatar

    Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

    Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012
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    As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

    Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Donut Theology

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
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    A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

    Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell – Let’s Not Go There! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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     | 4,954 views

    Hell is a real place of real suffering that we should want every person to avoid

    Keith Green had a song. It’s the devil’s words: Well I'm gaining power by the hour They're falling by the score You know, it's getting very easy now Since no one believes in me anymore I’m afraid that’s where a lot of people are where hell’s concerned. Our concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013
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    The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service.

    The Extra Mile January 27, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    From Cheek To Cheek

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013
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    "Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

    1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Christ And The Law Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 54,613 views

    A sermon examining how Jesus fulfilled the Law.

    CHRIST AND THE LAW Matthew 5:17-18 Here in the USA, when a new president takes office, (if his predecessor was from the opposition party) one of his first acts after his inauguration is usually to go to the Oval Office and begin to sign executive orders with the intention of immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,312 views

    A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,527 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clay Gentry avatar

    The Lord Said Go!

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 11, 2013
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    There are times when the Lord said wait. There are other times when He said GO! In this lesson we'll explore some of our Lord's GO! commands.

    Many times in the scriptures the Lord commands His people to wait. Such passages as Psalms 27:14 “Wait on the Lord… Wait I say on the Lord!” or the words of Habakkuk 2:1 when prophet said “I will stand my watch…” and wait for the Lord. We understand the value ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 44,479 views

    Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

    OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ