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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    But I Say To You...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011
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    1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

    • Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
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    Jesus aims at our hearts as he exposes sins of anger, lust, and misusing God's name. Only his righteousness can cover us. And with the new heart his righteousness brings, we cherish genuine righteousness wanting our hearts and lives to match his.

    Text: Matthew 5:21-37 Theme: Our New Heart Cherishes Genuine Righteousness A. A righteousness pure from sinful anger B. A righteousness pure from sinful lust C. A righteousness pure from misusing God's name Season: Epiphany 6a Date: February 13, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Re-Learning Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009
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    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

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Understanding Law And Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 20, 2009
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    A look at how Jesus handles the Law.

    Dakota Community Church September 20, 2009 The Field & the Force 7B The Force at Rest – (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 6, 2009
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    Marriage is sacred institution, ordained and instituted by God, and is to be treated as sacred.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 3: Honoring Marriage Text: Matt. 5:31-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Another major contributing factor in our problems as a nation is the decline of the family. In a recent Barna Research study, we find that among those who have said their wedding vows, one out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The History Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009
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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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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
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     | 6,307 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 5:31-32 What God Has Joined Together Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 5:31-32 What God has joined together

    Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-10 with 1 Corinthians 7:10-15 What God has joined together Manuscript Well today we have finally arrived, for some, the most anticipated sermon of the year, delayed by one week because of volcanic ash-cloud! Yes, today we have arrived at the famous verse in Matthew 5 about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
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    The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

    The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Story- Chapter 24 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2014
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     | 6,859 views

    Jesus no ordinary man and if we want to escape the ordinary life we need to plug into Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Ordinary- not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive • Isn’t that what we all strive for in life? Ordinary? • When Jesus began His ministry it became obvious to all that He was ANYTHING but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Walter Troup avatar

    Good Fruit -Vs- Spoiled Fruit

    Contributed by Walter Troup on Jun 2, 2018
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    When Jesus talk about the vine in John 15, what point is he trying to get across to his disciples, and us today?

    (during this message, although I use the example of the vine like mentioned by Jesus in John 15, I intersect with an example of a tree, the stem(trunk), branch, and fruit.) Text: Galatians 5:22-23 & John 15:1-9 (ESV) This morning let’s answer five questions about John 15:1-9. #1 Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Are You Confused Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 9, 2017
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    This is the conclusion of my series "Are You Confused?" Part 3 focuses on the movies (images, thoughts, desires) that continously play in our minds.

    Are You Confused – Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Joshua 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21; Mark 5:25-34 This message will conclude this series titled, “Are You Confused.” In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how Christians are confused about our identity and our authority as Christians. If we do not understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Mountain Living

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2017
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    A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love

    Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48; Psalm 119:1-8; Dt. 30:15-20 Title: Mountain Living or Here Comes the Kingdom! A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Jesus Explains The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017
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    Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

    Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Second Mile Is So Rewarding To Them That Know How.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 19, 2017
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    This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which used properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; and that is by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus traveled, a road that he want us to travel.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 19th February 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are from: Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal