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Too High A Price

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

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Consider the cost of following Jesus

" TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

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Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Compare Our Righteousness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

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Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002

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Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Knowledge Of God Assimilated Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

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Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 3) Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God. Key Verse: Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's A Difference In Hear Say And Truth Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004

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The third message in a series from "The Sermon On The Mount" dealing with the effects of our attitudes.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard something that you thought to be truth, and possibly even told someone else what you had heard, only later to find out that it wasn’t true? It was just hear say ! I remember eating pop rocks when I was a little boy. You know those little hard candies that began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

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So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry In Daily Life

Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002

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Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

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Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesús, La Ley Y La Gracia

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on May 21, 2002

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Los planteamientos del Señor Jesús afirman que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia moral y espiritual de la ley, en el ejercicio de nuestra mayordomía. Así como tampoco la supremacía de la gracia nos exonera de practicar y guardar lo que

Jesús, la ley y la gracia Mateo 5:17-20 Objetivo: Que los oyentes comprendan que los principios de la gracia no invalidan la vigencia de la ley en lo que respecta a la mayordomía cristiana. Introducción El concepto de que hemos sido librados de la Ley plantea para los creyentes del presente siglo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Having A Heart Condition"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 9, 2002

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A message on the utter inadequecy of a righteousness that only goes skin-deep.

“Having a Heart Condition” Matt. 5:20-26 July 7, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com In 1506 Leonardo Da Vinci painted perhaps the most valuable, famous, and easily-recognizable portrait in the world on a piece of pine wood: The Mona ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Paradigm Shift

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

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The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Dependability Of God's Words

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 31, 2008

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If we will join ourselves to God’s words, our future will be secure.

The Dependability of God’s Words Matthew 5:17-20 Intro: Talk can be cheap, but it is how we communicate. We use words to give and receive information. We use words to communicate thoughts and feelings. We even use words to convey our wishes and desires, and at times to impose our will on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - Quick, I Think I Need A Lawyer! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 31, 2009

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When it comes to the law, I am not merely an in-law (one whose relationship with God is based on a set of rules and regulations) or an outlaw (one who wants to live outside the law). I need a lawyer!

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - I think I need a lawyer? I once went to court on behalf of young mother with an intellectual disability. She was a difficult person and the Department of Children’s Services had decided, in their wisdom, to apply the letter of the law and take away her child. It was my task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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