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"What's On The Menu?" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

“What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Mennonite

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 89 ratings

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A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Peacemaker" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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Jesus saw us in our "war" and in His Compassion, He longed to bring us "peace."

“The Peacemaker” Matthew 5:9 Beatitudes - #7 Intro: (Local Festival Rumble - Confrontation - Threw some weak punches - Went Home I was young - Didn’t make much sense to me) As I grew up, I realized that many people did not live “at peace” with each other. Kids vs. Kids; Kids ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 73 ratings

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How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Is It Ok To Judge?

Contributed by Derek Richard on Sep 4, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 7,672 views

In this sermon I hope to help people understand what Jesus intended for us to learn from these verses. Is it ok to judge and if so with what attitude are we to do it?

Matthew 7:1-5 Have any of you ever made a mistake before? This week I found some pretty interesting times when people made big mistakes. Mike Grady played third base for the New York Giants in 1895. In one played he (1) muffed a routine grounder, (2) overthrew first-base, (3) dropped the ball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Choice For Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 5, 2001

based on 205 ratings

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Jesus urges his listeners to the Sermon on the Mount to make The Choice for Life in entering the Kingdom of God, in terms of Two Gates, Two Ways, Two Destinations and Two Crowds.

Jesus was a wonderful teacher. He had the knack of making His teaching on the Kingdom of God interesting and easily understood by the use of graphic pictures. There’s a good example of this in two verses in our reading from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount: "Enter through the narrow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Mediocrity Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

based on 96 ratings

| 3,444 views

The Sermon on the Mount was not for everyone. It was only for REAL disciples. Should you be here for this series of messages?

I. The Multitudes (5:1a) A. See 4:25 B. They followed the miracles 1. (4:23-24) brought sick folks to be healed 2. This happened often a. Feeding of 5000 b. ‘An evil generation seeks a sign’ C. Majority of followers week after the exhilarating experiences II. The Mountain (5:1b) A. He drew away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 2,406 views

How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?

I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the OT 2. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Build Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 16,461 views

Jesus teaches His followers about building relationships with other humans and with God.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:1-12 TITLE: “BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS” INTRODUCTION: A. Graduates, we’re glad that you’re with us this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 2,874 views

Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Poverty That Enriches

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 21, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 2,615 views

No sensible person enjoys being poor. None of us would strive for actual “poverty status” in life. Jesus is referring to another kind of "poverty", one that enriches.

THE POVERTY THAT ENRICHES “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3. No sensible person enjoys being poor. None of us would strive for actual “poverty status” in life. In our text, our Lord is not extolling the benefits of being economically poor. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Make Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintain Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

based on 124 ratings

| 29,217 views

Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You Building Your House Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002

based on 77 ratings

| 22,408 views

Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 9, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 5,036 views

Those who are poor in spirit are those who have learned that trusting God is the only things that gives them life, and are the ones who are truly blessed.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-11 May 1, 2005 Sometimes, there are some interesting typos in new editions of the Bible. One edition of the Holy Book translated a verse from Exodus 20 as “Thou shall commit adultery.” John 8:11 was rendered “Go and sin on more.” I know that most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

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