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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Achieving Perfection" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    Sermon #11 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    In the previous two sermons we have handled verses twenty and twenty one, if not thoroughly, I hope at least sufficiently to stress to the hearer and reader that what we have before us is a faithful record of the Lord of the universe, the one who spoke all things into existence, the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,360 views

    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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    The Quest For Honesty Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,902 views

    The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

    We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Offended Someone?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    Making a wrong relationship right.

    Matthew 5:23-26 Have You Offended Someone? Woodlawn Baptist Church March 21, 2004 Introduction I have never made it a practice of mine to preach at the problems in our church. My approach to the pulpit is normally to preach through books of the Bible or in short series in such a way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Is Serious

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    Sin is serious

    Sermon on Mount Dealing Ruthlessly with sin Matthew 5:27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Sermon on the Mount - dealing with murder and reconciling relationships.

    The Art of Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 October 12, 2004 Introduction We are knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount as we work our way through the gospel according to Matthew. The section we look at today begins a number of individual teachings that Jesus gives regarding a number of different ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dangers Of Lust And Adultery

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    A frank discussion of Jesus’ words regarding lust and adultery.

    The Dangers of Lust and Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 October 17, 2004 Introduction Before I get started with this message, I just want to warn you that this message is not rated “G.” I’m going to discuss some things that fuel the fires of lust and adultery. And while I’m going to be as generic as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Bible And Divorce

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding divorce.

    The Bible and Divorce Matthew 5:31-32 October 24, 2004 Introduction Today is the second message in our series called, "Topics Every Pastor Just LOVES to Talk About." Last week we started that series by discussing lust and adultery. We focused on the fact that just as murder begins in the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be Reconciled"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Handle Anger

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 8, 2010
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     | 3,497 views

    Anger, while not sin, is a dangerous emotion that must be processed quickly and in a godly manner.

    How To Handle Anger Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION A. Dr. S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, writes, “What a person eats is not as important as the bitter spirit, the hates, and the feelings of guilt that eat at him. A dose of baking soda in the stomach will never reach these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Speaks On Adultery

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 11, 2010
     | 3,266 views

    In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.

    Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010
     | 4,762 views

    Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

    The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

    The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
     | 3,189 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist