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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 19

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
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    Lesson 19

    As we move into the sixth chapter of Matthew, Jesus begins to deal with some practical areas of Christian living. The focus still seems to be having a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20). Having corrected some of the more prevalent teaching errors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be A Show Off, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 23, 2005
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    This is the first part in a 3 part series on Jesus’ teaching about not doing acts of righteousness to be seen by men as the hypocrites do.

    Don’t be a Show Off, Part 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 10/23/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Matthew 6:1-4 Define ‘acts of righteousness’? Specifically there are three examples here: alms giving, prayer and fasting. These would be three things the Pharisees would have been involved in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2005
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    Many look at the concept and action of forgiveness in light of the negative connotation of the term the “F word!” They avoid saying it and doing it and feel for some mysterious reason that they are exempt from doing what Jesus described as being essential

    “Forgiveness!” On the Lighter side: These are all apparently true statements made by important people... "I’m not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers. We are the president." -Hillary Clinton commenting on the release of subpoenaed documents "The president has kept all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    The Real Saint Nicholas

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    This is a sermon for all of the Saints, young and older, about a man who knew the savior and demonstrated this in his life.

    Text Matthew 6:2-4 December 4, 2005 Greetings to all of the Saints, young and older, gathered here for our annual Christmas Family Event. I am here to tell you a little bit about the life of Saint Nicholas who lived many years ago. First, from what I can determine, he was a humble man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Authentic - Being The Real Deal! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005
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     | 8,267 views

    The importance of being real as means of creating ’value,’ and building credibility

    In his book, "Growing Deep in the Christian Life" Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who when into a fast food place and ordered a couple of chicken dinners. Somehow the person who waited on him grabbed the wrong bag for the order and when the guy got to his picnic and pulled out the dinners, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul George avatar

    Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
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    The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

    Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Before You Give

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    Getting our motives right before we give our money.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------- March 28, 2004 ----------- 1“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. So when you give to the poor, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 2,618 views

    The life of the believer through the eyes of God.

    The Real Deal Matthew 6:1-15 1 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "Hiding In Plain Sight" - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
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    How do we understand charity and Christian giving? As a follower of Jesus Christ, how do I discern and know when and how to give?

    “Hiding in Plain Sight” – Part 1 Matthew 6:1-4 Giving Alms Many think that charitable giving is a natural part of human nature. Actually, it is not. Human nature seeks to meet and satisfy the needs of self first. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charities that we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Covet God's Approval Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 122 ratings
     | 43,534 views

    As Christ-followers, we should only be concerned about pleasing an audience of One.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:1-4 TITLE: “COVET GOD’S APPROVAL” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Rewards From Men Vs. Rewards From God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    Message discussing doing what is right for the applause of God rather than the applause of men.

    Rewards from Men vs. Rewards from God Matthew 6:1-4 May 1, 2005 Introduction I heard about a man who went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the famous and impressive Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv to take in a concert by the famed Israel Philharmonic. The man was admiring the unique ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Alan McCann avatar

    What Prayer Is Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    Prayer is about a relationship with God and Communication with God. it is always a response to God’s Word to us.

    WHAT PRAYER IS Show video clip from SermonSpice.com I do not know if you could identify with any of those people in that video clip. I am sure you could. Isn’t it amazing how many of them said they did not pray but also how many said they did pray. Yet let me ask you a question ‘What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Status Or Substance? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    We cannot go far in the Kingdom of God until we get the lust for status under control. This is true in the material realm, as we shall see in a message planned for next week, and it is true in the religious realm as well, as we shall see this week.

    Status or Substance? (Matt. 6:1-15) Note: here is my bulletin insert I wrote up along with the sermon. Sermon follows. Giving, Prayer, and Fasting (notes for Matt. 6:1-15) Since modern Judaism no longer has the Temple (in the Biblical sense) many Rabbis teach that charity, prayer, and fasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Is As Important As What

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    An examination of the importance of motives.

    WHY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT The story is told of a young family that went to visit some friends. The couple’s young son kept running around the house and wouldn’t settle down. The boy’s dad told him to sit down several times. The young boy would sit down for a minute and then he’d be up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Giving To The Needy Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    Attitude and Action in regards to our giving to the needy.

    Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ