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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Beatitudes (Part I)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

    We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meek But Not Weak

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 93 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    Meekness:a reluctance to assert oneself. It means to be tamed. It means to plow a field.

    Meek But Not Weak Matthew 5:4 Its been said that God is more concerned about our character than he is our comfort. And I have found that God knows how to engineer circumstances so that He can develop our inner man. He is after conformity. He desires that the citizens of the kingdom reflect his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Sage Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 24,850 views

    Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

    Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 1,148 ratings
     | 149,405 views

    Funeral message that can easily be adapted and used

    JULY 16TH, 2002 JAY McCLELLAN I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING HERE THIS MORNING TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. YOUR PRESENCE HERE IS A TRIBUTE TO JAY. PRAY ….. I WANT TO BEGIN BY SAYING HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS TODAY -I WISH I COULD TAKE YOUR SORROW AWAY, BUT IKNOW I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Hamsher avatar

    "When It's Good To Be Poor" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    It is only when we are poor in spirit that we can be rich in Him and His Righteousness.

    “When It’s Good to be Poor” Matthew 5:3 Beatitudes - #1 Intro: Today we will begin a series on the Teachings of Jesus known as “The Beatitudes.” One would have a difficult in history, finding so few words spoken with so much meaning. The word “Beatitude” defined means “Supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

    “Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

    “Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Keys To The Kingdom #1 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    A series on the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that endures regardless of Circumstances or Conditions; that carries us through Pain, Sorrow, Heartache, Loss and Grief. – To be blessed is what men seek. The problem is that they seek it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    A series on the beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keys To The Kingdom #3 Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    A series on the Beatitudes

    THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #3 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 IN OUR TEXT JESUS GIVES US EIGHT KEYS TO BLESSEDNESS OR TO GOD’S KINGDOM: The first key is poverty; the second key is mourning; and the third key is meekness. V.5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness is not Weakness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Seekers Become Kingdom Shakers - Pt.1

    Contributed by David Etter on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    A brief study of the beatitudes and how they can transform a person into a Kingdom Shaker!

    In Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching the people a better way to live. Jesus wasn’t telling/commanding them to act a certain way, but what he was telling them are some characteristics that are present in the lives of growing Christians. Jesus was laying a foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Attitude Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Sermon on the Mount.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 1 Fix your Attitude Matthew 5:1-12 Who is the real you? How do you know? Ever heard someone say, “I just don’t feel like myself today?” Ever said it yourself? How did you know? William James: “I have often thought that the best way to define man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

    They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Meek Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Not weak, not a doormat, but those who put others first.

    To Be Meek! Matt 5:5 You ever met someone who is just that type of person who gets along with everyone. The type who you say, “if you can’t get along with him/her you can’t get along with anyone.” In my life I have met several like that matter of fact I married one. Another like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Meditation: Lessons From The Death Of Sarah

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 374 ratings
     | 74,477 views

    This sermon serves to comfort the bereaved family and encourages them to move on with life when the period of mourning is over.

    FUNERAL MEDITATION: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH OF SARAH This message was delivered on 15th December 2001 at the funeral of Madam Hoe Goay Ee (Aunty Lim) Date of Birth: 27 July 1923 Date Departed: 14 December 2001 Text: Genesis 23:1-4. I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD. Abraham mourned when Sarah ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic