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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How We Should Resemble Our Heavenly Father Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 29, 2021
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    Jesus shows us how: 1. Love your enemies (vs. 43-44). 2. Bless those who curse you (vs. 44). 3. Do good to those who hate you (vs. 44-45). 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you (vs. 43-48).

    How We Should Resemble Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 (Revised January 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 5:43. When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Contract Say?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 7, 2021
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     | 4,425 views

    You better not rewrite it. The better you know it the better it is for you and those you impact.

    When I was training to be a Contract Specialist in South Carolina, my mentor, Art Nalley, always stressed one thing. “What does the contact say?’ That was second only to “Don’t worry about the mule going blind just load the wagon” when the workload was intense. That is a Mississippi adage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Rewards

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2021
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     | 6,670 views

    I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. Today we'll take a look at the subject of God's rewards.

    GOD'S REWARDS I think it's safe to say we all like to get rewarded. We like to get acknowledged for a job well done. Not that we do things to get rewarded, it's just nice when it happens. There are different kinds of rewards. It could be a prize, it could be cash like when we return a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021
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     | 2,060 views

    In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That's Not Fair

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2019
     | 2,183 views

    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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Disciples Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019
     | 7,313 views

    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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     | 3,440 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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     | 4,234 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
     | 2,628 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

  • Austin Lamos avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
     | 3,645 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

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Being Kind When It's Hard Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,437 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

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Help Me Make It Through The Night Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 6, 2019
     | 3,757 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, even in the midst of evil in darkness, we ought to praise the LORD GOD

    Help Me Make It Through The Night by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kingdom Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,271 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