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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Love: The Greatest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 6,566 views

    Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships.

    All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Challenge Matthew 5: 43 – 48 We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. Eighty people laughed and learned together as, hopefully, we grew in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    That's Not Fair

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2019
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    Jesus calls us to a new and higher standard of righteousness. We are called to love others more than we love our own rights.

    “That’s not fair” Matthew 5:38-42 Here are some things we always see in the news: There was a mass shooting There was another bombing A church fought and split over who got to be in charge Cruel words were spoken, doors were slammed Tears were shed, and bones were broken Hearts were broken, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciples Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019
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    This message looks at what is behind Jesus' command for us to go the second mile. It's in the second mile that Jesus is most often glorified.

    Disciples Go The Second Mile Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Text Genesis 24:9-20 How many of us are “it must be fair” kind of people? We are not going to do anything unless its fair or we are treated fairly. We show up to do something for God and then get angry because not enough showed up so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Renew Sex Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 3,469 views

    Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

    On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renew Violence Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 3,439 views

    While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

    Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconcile: Conflict Transformation Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 4,230 views

    Conflict is a catalyst for growth in Christians because we called to be more. Conflict leads to holiness

    This 3-part message series entitled Reconcile. Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple statement is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019
     | 2,625 views

    A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

    This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Justice Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 6,463 views

    Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

    A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
     | 3,644 views

    Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

    Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being Kind When It's Hard Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,434 views

    Matthew 5:38-48

    JUST BE KIND - Being Kind When It’s Hard November 17, 2019 Matthew 5:38-48 (p. 678) Introduction: Amber Guyger had just finished a 13 hour shift as a Dallas Police officer and was on her way home. She was texting her boyfriend who was also a cop. She pulled into her parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,270 views

    In dependence upon Christ, love your enemies and be like God; love your enemies and be exceptional; love your enemies and be complete!

    Erwin Lutzer tells the story about a man and his wife who came to their pastor and told him, “We're going to get a divorce, but we want to come to make sure that you approve of it.” Like many people, they were not looking for advice. They just wanted their pastor to agree with what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Christian And Revenge Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019
     | 4,081 views

    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be.

    Revenge might well be called the battle cry of the modern age. Everyone wants to get even or get back or get to someone else. The world is full of inequality and always will be. There will always be good and bad, rich and poor, famous and unknown. Perhaps, I should riot because I do not have as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Twelve) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 18, 2019
     | 3,805 views

    Throughout the sermon on the mount, Jesus clarified misconceptions. He explained the deeper implications of the law and broadened their understanding so they could conduct themselves according to God's intentions. Today, Jesus does this regarding retaliation.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part twelve) Matt. 5:38-42 Jane Vajnar writes the story about her friend's four young boys. They were always full of energy; even in church. But the sermon her minister preached on turning the other cheek got their undivided attention. The minister stressed that no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,416 views

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

    The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Bear The Family Resemblance?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships. God wants us to be a part of His family, He wants us to live together as a family and to love each other as a true neighbor. In God’s family there should not be any enemies.

    WHAT IF SOMEONE WALKED INTO YOUR LIFE, SOMEONE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN OR MET BEFORE AND THAT PERSON CLAIMED TO BE YOUR LONG LOST BROTHER OR SISTER? ONE THING FOR SURE YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY ASKED SOME VERY PERTINENT QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO VALIDATE THEIR CLAIM AND WHILE YOUR ASKING QUESTIONS YOU WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist