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Let's Compare Our Righteousness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Just Pluck It!

Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Jan 5, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 6,104 views

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the believer to identify those areas of life that causes them to habitually sin, and then to put into action a plan in order to root out habitual sins.

JUST PLUCK IT!!! Matt 5:29-30 Introduction: “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished” (Proverbs 27:12). I’ve been thinking a lot about the message of verses’ like this in Scripture. A person who is wise, a person who is prudent hides himself from evil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

based on 184 ratings

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God’s intention for marriage explains His view of divorce.

Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 3 May 6, 2001 INTRODUCTION When I was a junior in high school my Mom informed me that my sister and her husband of 10 years were getting a divorce. This was new to me. Really no one in my family - none of my aunts and uncles – none of my cousins had gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking, Lusting Or Loving Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

based on 180 ratings

| 6,684 views

When I think right sexually, I will act right sexually.

Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 2 April 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION On Sunday nights, Kim and I have a ritual. My day usually comes to an end around 8:30 p.m. getting me home in time to watch our one regular TV program, the law drama known as “The Practice,” which comes on at 9:00. I settle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 6,145 views

Don’t fall!!

Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7, Matthew 5:28, 1 Peter 2:16, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Jude 1:24, Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

based on 50 ratings

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Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

based on 61 ratings

| 3,385 views

This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - Am I Going To Hell Just For Being Angry? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 1, 2010

based on 11 ratings

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Jesus is talking to His disciples on the mountain and this is the leadership lesson!- Get mad at someone and curse him and you go to hell! Wooh! How do you feel with this encouraging word so far?

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - AM I GOING TO HELL JUST FOR BEING ANGRY? I have always wondered about the statement Jesus makes in Matthew 5:21-26. There are some pretty strong statements made like... Murder someone and you’ll go to court but "if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 13 - Am I Going To Hell For Calling Someone A Fool? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 3, 2010

based on 14 ratings

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Does calling your brother a fool make you guilty of hell. Is this what Jesus means? The NASB softens it down by adding the words "guilty ENOUGH TO GO into the fiery hell." but literally it says "whoever says ‘Fool’ will be sent to fiery hell"

Matthew 5 - Part 13 - AM I GOING TO HELL FOR CALLING SOMEONE A FOOL? I’ve been thinking about "Murder". Not committing murder but the subject of "murder". Jesus uses "murder" as a teaching unit on the mountain for His disciples. But He takes the view that it’s what happens on the inside that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - What Do You Do When Someone Hates You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2010

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Jesus goes beyond the legal matters again. The CASE you have against someone is not as important as the RELATIONSHIP you have with them. Jesus emphasizes that the RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT. Sometimes we don’t want it to be more important.

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HATES YOU? I remember years ago that a man wrote a nasty letter to me and included in it a curse and all kinds of false accusations. To this day, I don’t know why he wrote it. It was so vicious and untrue, but he had built up a case against me and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - Sex, Adultery, Lust And Gouging Your Eye Out! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 5, 2010

based on 20 ratings

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I notice when Jesus confronts me, He goes for the heart. I am amazed at what I am capable of tolerating in my life unless I actively choose to His way to deal with it. I need to be vigilant in this important area concerning my thought life.

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - SEX, ADULTERY, LUST AND GOUGING YOUR EYE OUT! Too often when Julie and I watch a movie, I am forced to turn it off or over because of the coarse nature of the movie, particularly relating to the sex scenes. It is taken for granted that sex is a necessary part of most movies. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 16 - God Wants Us To Be Happy, So Why Don't We Get Divorce Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 6, 2010

based on 18 ratings

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In Matthew 5, Jesus is teaching His disciples some leadership principles on the mountain, preparing them for ministry and all of a sudden He comes up with radical new ways of interpreting the topic of DIVORCE. It is so radical that even many Christians to

Matthew 5 - Part 16 - GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY, SO WHY DON'T WE GET DIVORCED? Years ago, Julie and I began to have difficulty in our marriage. I was spending all my time pastoring a small Church and our relationship was being neglected. It suffered to the point where I needed to take time out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Never Hurt Anyone? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Look but do not touch! Is that really biblical advise?

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO SLIDE • SLIDE #1 • Kevin James’ character seemed to be a bit occupied. • The subject matter of today’s message deals with an issue that has the potential to destroy many lives. • As Jesus continues with His six ways that our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The History Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009

based on 1 rating

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God has a plan for marriage. We must lovingly communicate that message to both the lost world and the church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres."The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport."The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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