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  • Lee Henry avatar

    Surpassing Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
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    In Matt. 5:17-48, Jesus challenges his audience to have a righteousness that flows from the heart and thus surpassess the external righteousness displayed by the Pharisees.

    Surpassing Righteousness Matt. 5:17-48 Introduction: In the beginning verses of Matt. 5, Jesus is preaching to the multitude and is sharing revolutionary thoughts. He has taught them how to be blessed by God by changing from the inside out. He has told them how to establish a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Watch The Father And Imitate Him

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 11, 2006
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    Israel was called to imitate God and so are we. Jesus achieved it, and he is in the process of making us perfect so that we will be like him.

    I read a story this week (by Bishop Tom Wright) about a Father who was preparing to go away on business for several weeks. He was anxious to make sure that his wife would be looked after during his time away and so he had a quiet word with his eldest son who was about 9 years old at the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    You Have Heard It Said | But I Say To You ... Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 8, 2007
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    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 4th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 4 You have heard it said | But I say to you … Matthew 5:21-48 [To save space - please read separate] OPENING REMARKS A. Structure 1. Today A. People are structured. We desire to know what the rules and boundaries are in order that we may not stray too far from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Treating Your Enemies Right

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
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    It is natural for us to hate those who treat us poorly. It seems outrageous to do anything else, right? But, we forget that Jesus came to bring a new way of doing things; He wants us to treat our enemies right. Check out what He says . . .

    Treating Your Enemies Right Matthew 5:43-48 Think back to someone(s) who hurt you deeply. Ever asked the question, “What am I supposed to do with these angry feelings?” What if you could speak to Jesus about this? What if he could answer you? What might he say? First, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Jesus Speaks On Rights

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 14, 2010
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    Believers must be willing to give up their rights to security, retaliation, time and money in our service to others.

    Jesus Speaks On Rights Matthew 5:38-42 INTRODUCTION A. Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. 1. No legal authority but had to make decisions because of military events between colonists and British. 2. By end of 1775, independence was almost inevitable. 3. Mistrust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
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    Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

    Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Hyde avatar

    Seven Spiritual Lessons From A Remarkable Rescue

    Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Oct 27, 2010
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    Observations and comparisons from the rescue of 33 miners in Chile to the "rescue" God extends to us.

    Seven Spiritual Lessons from a Remarkable Rescue 10/17/10 I. Introduction I think most of you realize, if you’ve been coming to Cornerstone for any length of time, that I’m not a “front page” preacher. I typically don’t grab the events from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Robes Of The Bible

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
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    When Adam and Eve sinned and became aware of their nakedness before God, God dressed them with “coats of skin” (Gen. 3:21). Unlike animals, man does not have fur, scales or feathers for covering when he is born. He has to wear garments to protect and keep

    Intro: When Adam and Eve sinned and became aware of their nakedness before God, God dressed them with “coats of skin” (Gen. 3:21). Unlike animals, man does not have fur, scales or feathers for covering when he is born. He has to wear garments to protect and keep his body warm. The "robe" (used ...read more

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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can I "Love My Enemy" When I Can't Stand To Be In The Same Room As Him? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 21, 2010
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    A look at the difficult command to love our enemies.

    What “Love Your Enemy” Is. . . And Isn’t: - Matthew 5:44. a. It is not excusing their actions, - Often those who are our enemies have done things to us that have hurt us. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ command to forgive as a call to excuse their actions. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can I "Be Perfect As God Is Perfect"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,380 views

    What did Jesus mean when He called us to be perfect?

    A Supremely Baptist Excuse: “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” This is something that we love saying and we mean it as a way to emphasize that there is no way to earn your way to heaven. That is absolutely true – salvation can only come by grace through faith. Too often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven’s High Standard

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010
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    Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.

    Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When It Rains On The Just

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jul 21, 2010
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    Does God will evil upon His own? Does He cause evil things to punish us?

    When It Rains on the Just (Matthew 5:43-48) “You have heard that it was said: ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Addicted To Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2010
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    Could Jesus Christ’s blueprint for life become our own?

    Matthew 5:38-48 “Addicted to Love” There once was a father who had to go out of town… …away from his young family for three or four days on business. Worried that his kids would drive his wife mad, he had a word with his oldest son, who was nine at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Allen James avatar

    The Rule Of Revenge Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 6,418 views

    The sixth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus broadens His followers understanding of revenge.

    The Rule of Revenge • Matthew 5:38-42 Opening Illustration: RevengeLady.com (the rules) INTRODUCTION: Regardless of where a person is spiritually, everyone has a choice to make when they are WRONGED. UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT… Jesus draws their attention back to the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,598 views

    The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

    God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist