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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Second Mile People

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014
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    "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Would Like To Buy A Vow! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2014
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    Making promises that you can't keep or don't want to keep is bad!

    Matthew 5:33-37-“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger Management Or Anger Banishment? What Does Jesus Say? (Part 2)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 23, 2014
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    This sermon focuses on how Jesus teaches how we are to banish anger also from the hearts of others.

    Last Sunday I told you about a seminar for children entitled: A Volcano In My Tummy. The program description reads in part: “This course will teach children…how to handle their anger using the anger rules; anger can then become a motivating force that will help them build healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014
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    What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

    Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gererosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014
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    Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

    Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Reconciliation

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014
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    Sermon on reconciliation and forgiveness.

    Matthew 5:21-37 Have you ever been offended by something another has said about you? Have you ever been guilty of offending another by word or deed? If you live long enough you will end up offending someone or being offended. This holds true for the times in which we live. It seems that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014
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    To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

    Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going The Extra Mile When You Have To Grind Your Teeth And Fight

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2014
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    Summary: This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which use properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus knew and traveled, a road he want us to travel also.

    Word Count 2513 Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 119:33-40 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John in Girvan, Scotland on the 23rd February 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries) {this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    You Can Put Your Eye Out! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014
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    These laws were given so that it would limit vengeance, it was also given to give a judge a guide to go by when he was ruling on a case.

    Matthew 5:38-42-“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Come To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 25, 2014
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    Why did Jesus come to Earth? What difference did it make if He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets or not? In what way(s) did He fulfill the Law and the Prophets? Since the law was not abolished what does that mean to us today?

    The section of Scripture that we’re looking at today comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus taught: The Beatitudes Salt and Light The fulfillment of the law Murder, adultery and divorce Taking oaths, an eye for an eye and loving your enemies Giving to the needy, prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    More Than Murder Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
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    Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

    More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    And Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
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    Custom's set us apart; they become our culture, the attitudes, actions and values that define us. In His early messages Jesus kept referring to the coming kingdom of God and the culture that defines it.

    Faith Challenges that will Change Your Summer And Justice for All Matt 5:33-48 7/14/2013 Introduction * The Masai tribe, located in Kenya and Tanzania, greet each other by spitting. When greeting elders, a tribesman must spit in his hand before offering a handshake, thus showing respect. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Desperate Housewives And Too Many Husbands Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
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    Taking the Leap to something higher this summer will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus. This week we continue with 2 "Hard Sayings" that deal with love and marriage, lust and divorce.

    Desperate Housewives and Too Many Husbands Matt 5:27-32 7/7/2013 Introduction It was another interesting week in national news. The Huntingpost carried a story about a number of actresses. * Jessica Simpson * Scarlett Johansson * Megan Fox * Sarah Jessica Parker * Cameron Diaz * Reese ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When Men Of God Lead Their Homes 2

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 30, 2011
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    Sexual sin is rampant in our world. God calls men to lead their families to walk in sexual purity. How do we face such a challenge? God's word has the answer.

    Spiritual Leadership in an Unspiritual World Last week we began looking at what the Bible says about when a godly man leads his family. This is spiritual leadership at home. When Godly Men Lead their Families, what does that look like and how do we do it? God calls us to love him and keep his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love, Forgiveness And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 10, 2011
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    LOVE FOR OURSELVES WILL HELP US TO LIVE HEALTHILY AND MAKE HEAVEN

    Introduction: This is a picture of a quarrelling usher and a member of the congregation. When this member gets to the entrance of the church and finds that the usher mounting the entrance gate is his/her enemies and immediately turns away from entering the church, how would God view your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal