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    Be Truthful

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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    Christians should be truthful in words and deeds.

    BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 ILLUSTRATION Some years ago UPI reported this prayer by the Chaplain of the Kansas Senate: “Omniscient Father: Help us to know who is telling the truth. One side tells us one thing, and the other just the opposite. And if neither side is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquer Your Lust

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 4,490 views

    Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender.

    CONQUER YOUR LUST Matthew 5:27-30 Read the Matthew 5:27-30. BIG IDEA – Christians should avoid any lustful desire to an opposite gender. Why should Christian avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender? 1. Christians should avoid lustful desire to an opposite gender because it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purity Exam Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 4,208 views

    1)The deed of adultery, 2) The desire behind it, and 3)The deliverance from it.

    A common back to school ritual is the wardrobe selection. For some it means the latest fashions and for others it means the school uniform. Ironically, the latest fashions are the uniform. There has been a unique development this year in the elimination for many schools of the tartan skirt. Meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Re-Learning Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 3,152 views

    If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

    Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sincere Speech Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,053 views

    1) Promising Speech, 2) False Speech, and 3) Godly Speech

    Kids can be creative in so many ways. They have a great ability to see animals in the clouds, play with imaginary friends and make up wonderful stories. Unfortunately, at times the line that separates fact from fiction is not drawn clearly enough. That wonderful faculty for imagination can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Anger Management Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    The sermon looks at the devastating effect of anger on Christian relationships and the high calling of Christian relationships.

    Anger Management Matt. 5:21-26 PSCOC 5/6/07 Introduction: Minor League Manager looses it! I watched a minor league manager completely loose control when a base runner was called safe on a steal. He disagreed. So, he came out and began yelling in the umpire’s face, which is sometimes just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Affairs Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
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     | 5,328 views

    This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

    Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crying Wolf Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
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     | 4,158 views

    This sermon explores the high calling of Christian honesty and the consequences of failure to adhere this standard.

    Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unrelenting Love Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
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     | 2,644 views

    This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

    Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crucifying Your Idols

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
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     | 2,090 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

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    The Right Of The Believer

    Contributed by Erik Germesin on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with grace, love and generosity.

    Sermon Brief for Matthew 5:38-48 Title: The Rights of a Believer. Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Central Idea of the Text: When evil people harm others they are to respond with grace, love, and generosity. Central Idea of the Sermon: When evil people do wrong to us we are called to also respond with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Restored Relationships

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,701 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,757 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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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,457 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
     | 2,710 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