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A Peace In The Puzzle, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 6,474 views

Why are the righteous persecuted, and why does Jesus say for us to rejoice when it happens to us? Link included to formatted text version, as well as part 1 and it’s matching PowerPoint.

A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle, pt. 2 The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:9-12 When we are a peacemaker, we are eliminating strife. Tonite, we need to learn how to endure spite. This is the ‘puzzle’ in our title. This sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 16,982 views

We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Salty Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 6,541 views

Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,825 views

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox

A Blessed Attitude Toward God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006

based on 136 ratings

| 20,557 views

1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

B A Titudes Béatitudes

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on May 23, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 1,864 views

Ce sermon sur la montagne, car il fait contraste au jour ou Moïse a reçu les 10 commandements de la Loi, et ce que Jésus ici propose, les béatitudes, ravissements, exaltations, extases, qu’ils nous proposent de vivre, Heureux serez vous quand, bénis serez

ATTITUDES FACE… Mat 5/1 à 12. Ce sermon sur la montagne, car il fait contraste au jour ou Moïse a reçu les 10 commandements de la Loi, et ce que Jésus ici propose, les béatitudes, ravissements, exaltations, extases, qu’ils nous proposent de vivre, Heureux serez vous quand, bénis serez vous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salty Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

based on 290 ratings

| 20,453 views

One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Community: Letting Them Know We Are Here Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,899 views

How does a Church build community recognition while not falling into the world’s traps

General Motors in 1998 tried to sell us on the fact that “It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Most people didn’t by it however and so there is still a threat that Oldsmobile will go the way of Wards and Kmart. What accounts for such radical changes in our economic world? Mikhail Gorbachev ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 5,085 views

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

274 - Who You Are…

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 2,578 views

What did Christ say that you are? You are light, salt, branches, a body, chosen... etc.

Sermon Study # 274 – WHO YOU ARE… Humor: One Sunday when a faithful Christian had no sermon to attend he took his father’s advice to do something that he had never ever done before. He went bear hunting as his father suggested. Believe it or not, the first time he goes bear hunting ever he sees a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 6,094 views

The character of meekness and its consequences.

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 I. THE CHARACTER OF MEEKNESS (enhancing the kingdom) A. By Explanation 1. Not weakness as many suppose 2. But a mild disposition; a gentle spirit 3. The opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,702 views

In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Ride The Pine Or Sit On The Pew?

Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 22, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,800 views

Ride the pine or sit on the pew?

What our world needs more than anything in these days is to wake up. We need to wake up people. We need to stop being born out of the understanding of tradition, but be renewed through the understanding of the Son of God who died for us on the Cross. What we need in a sense is a revolution of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ignite Our "Wicks" In 2006

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 27, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 9,091 views

Asking God to help us "burn brighter" in the upcoming year.

Ignite Our Wicks in 2006 Matthew 5:16 I. Introduction Ok, everyone, I want you to sing along with me if you know this song. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp I pray. Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, burning, burning, keep me burning ‘til the break of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 9,570 views

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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