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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Divorce, Oaths, Revenge Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012
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    Jesus knew that divorce was ugly, horrendous and not to be taken lightly and this is why he said to the crowd that day "You need to have a very good reason to go through with a divorce!" He also said stay away from making oaths you will break and never re

    Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Break The Hate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012
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    Jesus taught us to break the hate in our hearts and lives and to offer people love, prayers and forgiveness so that they would see that people who are a part of the Kingdom of Heaven are using a different operating system than this world.

    Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
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    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "That's The Way God Loves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2011
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    A sermon that looks at the radical love of God and challenges us to try and imitate it.

    Matthew 5:38-48 “That’s the Way God Loves” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Tn www.eastridgeumc.com There once was a father who had to go out of town… …away from his young family for three or four days on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Forgiveness Perfect

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011
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    This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

    7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (3) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 18, 2011
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    What do we value more our RIGHTS or our RESPONSIBILITIES

    Sermon on the Mount (3) Rights and Responsibities of Christians Story: A number of years ago, Newsweek magazine carried the story of the memorial service held for Hubert Humphrey, former vice-president of the United States. Hundreds of people came from all over the world to say good-bye to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
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    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
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     | 6,922 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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Loving My Enemies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011
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    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 4: Turning An "Enemy" Into A Friend

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011
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     | 2,386 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 38 – 48

    Matthew 5: 38 – 48 The Golden Rule 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Words Of Jesus; Actions Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2012
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     | 4,892 views

    In a passage that describes Jesus' teaching about our response to injustice and requests for loans, we must remember that Jesus is describing His own life.

    Monday of 11th Week in Course 18 June 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God is not some naive program to comfort humans in their preconceptions. Both Old Testament and Gospel passages today rub our Christian noses in the reality of evil, and challenge us to take up the hardest labors connected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012
     | 3,272 views

    The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

    July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Warnings And Early Warnings Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,453 views

    This message looks at some early warnings that Jesus gives about our behavior.

    Warnings and Early warnings Video from (Peggy’s Cove) If you aren’t familiar with the video shot, then I’m not sure what to say. I took that a month ago while we were on our annual pilgrimage to Peggy’s cove, and while I preparing to take some of these phone photos I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Re-Learning Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,092 views

    If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

    Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel