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Happy & Passionate Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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A sermon on the fourth beatitude.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Passionate Matthew 5:1-2, 6 You gotta’ love grandmothers, right? My grandmother, we called her Mama Kit, lived in Chatham, LA. It just so happened that I worked in Chatham, as did my older brother. I worked for the Sheriff’s Office and my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Content Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

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Contentment is not in the accumulation of things but relationship with Jesus

You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are – no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. Matthew 5:5 (The Message, Eugene Peterson) It appears to me that the most content person to ever live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Blessing Paradox, Part I Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

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First sermon in "The Blessing Paradox" series, Preached June 30, 2013 at Resurrection Bible Church

I often hear from people "I just want to be happy" or "whatever makes you happy!" Yet, we should look at what people are looking to make themselves happy. Some folks find happiness in material things--stuff. If I can just by that new car, that new house, a state-of-the art computer, the best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

02 The Beatitude Attitude Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2014

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Our Desire Is To Have The Beatitudes Our Way. In turn we do not understand what the beatuitudes are saying to us, thus we struggle for God's blessings in our life

Mt. 5:3 Amplified Bible: Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) …. Did you make any for 2014 - We make resolutions to change our life - Think for a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Developing Our Attitudes" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014

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A starting point for all of us in the kingdom of heaven requires basic changes in our attitudes or hearts which Jesus spelled out in the eight beatitudes.

“Developing Our Attitudes” Mountaintop Experiences Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday we kicked off this year’s theme of developing our core with seven things everyone can and should do more in 2014: to pray, study, meditate, worship, work, give and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are The Blessings On Those Who Are Poor Or Weak?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

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The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out.

Summary: The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out. Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Reversal Of Fortunes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

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These words of Jesus were caring words of understanding. He was saying to these people, “I know your struggles. I understand what you are going through and I care.” The beatitudes may be prescriptive, but on one level may be descriptive. We will see both.

Reversal of Fortunes Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

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Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Checking Your Gear Series

Contributed by Aaron Dickinson on Oct 7, 2015

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As Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, he looked at his disciples and began teaching them about core values that would be necessary for the journey

Climbing Higher: “Checking Your Gear” Matthew 5:3-12 Ten Essentials for a Safe and Pleasant Hike • Eat a good breakfast. • Tell someone where you're going. • Get a weather report. • Bring a compass, a map, and a guidebook. • Bring a light source. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

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Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 31, 2015

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The Beatitudes are the key to what a saint is all about

The Beatitudes 1. Introduction: Today is All Saints Day and I think the BCP Lectionary has a good Gospel reading for today For in the BCP lectionary the Gospel reading is chooses Matthew 5:1-12 - The Beatitudes You see I believe the Beatitudes are foundational for the development of CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Problem With Pursuing Your Passion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2015

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1. Everyone says “Follow your heart”. But “The heart is deceitful above all things . . ." 2. we tend to be passionate about things we're good at, but getting good takes a lot of work 3. It's difficult to see the difference between passion and addiction

The most common career advice people hear these days is that in order to be happy you have to pursue your passion. This is the first generation I’m aware of that has swallowed such a lie. Today I’d like to present three problems, huge reasons that pursuing your passion as a path to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: *other

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

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It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets That Bless Series

Contributed by Roger Simpson on Sep 16, 2014

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The Beatitudes show us the right attitude to have in response to God at work in our lives.

SECRETS WITH GOD SERIES Secrets that Bless Us Matthew 5:1-12 A Secret: something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. Top Secret America is a series of investigative articles published on the post-9/11 growth of the United States Intelligence Community.[1] The report ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: *other

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