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  • Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 177 ratings
     | 80,632 views

    In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

    Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

  • Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,214 views

    Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

    Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

  • Loving My Enemies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    1. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. 2. Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. 3. Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God.

    • In the movie “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. If someone told this to you and all the ...read more

  • Lesson 4: Turning An "Enemy" Into A Friend

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,460 views

    Jesus commandments to us about how to pray for and deal with our enemies.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

  • Are You Kidding... Turn The Other Cheek? Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,799 views

    We make Christ known by the way we respond to our adversaries.

    Title: Are You Kidding… Turn the Other Cheek? Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: We make Christ known by the way we respond to our adversaries. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Seventy Sunday after Epiphany Jesus teaches his followers that one of the ways we ...read more

  • Love That's Out Of This World Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

    Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

  • An Unnatural Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    God loves us with an unnatural love. Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example and to love others with the same unnatural love.

    Matthew 5:38-48 “An Unnatural Love” INTRODUCTION Times are changing. Two hundred and thirty years ago the American Revolution was announced by Paul Revere riding on horseback shouting, “The British are coming, the British are coming.” Now revolutions are choreographic ...read more

  • Jesus Speaks On Rights

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 14, 2010
     | 2,942 views

    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

  • Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    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

  • Seven Spiritual Lessons From A Remarkable Rescue

    Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    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

  • The Robes Of The Bible

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 44,222 views

    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

  • The Rule Of Revenge Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,540 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

  • God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,704 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

  • The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

  • "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more