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Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

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This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Grateful Are You?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

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The importance of a grateful heart.

How Grateful Are You? Luke 7:36-48 November 21, 2004 Luke 7:36-48 (NLT) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. [37] A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Risk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

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Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014

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A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life That Now Is

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

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God has provided for us, both in heaven, and the life that now is.

The Life That Now Is! Foundational Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 15 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Our Designated High Priest" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2008

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Sermon 13 in a study in HEBREWS

“For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; 2 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; 3 and because of it he is obligated to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Law Exceeded

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2015

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Jesus and the Old Testament Law - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: What do we mean by the Law? What was the attitude of Jesus to the Law? What should be my attitude to the Law? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Silly UK Laws Quiz - True or False. • PowerPoint slides available on request. • TRANSITION: The passage I have been asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-47

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

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Submission to the Lord’s will is an absolute essential before a Christian can grasp the truths surrounding the Christmas story.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 1:26-38 Title: Christmas Faith Theme: The Faith of Mary, Submission to God’s Will Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Luke 1:26-38, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Governance-&-Church-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2018

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3 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 Today we will continue our look at the role of CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE within the Body of Christ or the CHURCH— D. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Must Of The Master

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 5, 2012

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A sermon that highlights the need for the new birth.

“The Must of the Master” John 3:1-11 Scripture Reading John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. I. The Message of the New Birth a. The seeker – He was rich, respected, religious ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

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4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Spiritual Life - (Part 5 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

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Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

1. Not a new convert 1 Timothy 3:6 The word for "new convert" is neofuton-from which we get the English word "neophyte." It literally means "new plant." Don’t put a "new plant" in a position of leadership. "New plants" need nurturing, they need fertilizer, they need someone to pull the weeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reexamine You Values Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2008

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A second step, as we begin to live our lives on loan, is to reexamine our values. Are the values that determine how we live our lives in line with the teachings of Jesus?

1 John 4:11-12, Isaiah 32:5-8, Luke 7:36-44 “Reexamine Your Values” INTRODUCTION It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of lanes. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

"Speak Lord, For Thy Servant Heareth" Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 16, 2006

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But Samuel was grown up on prayers, even the result of his being was a prayer from his mother Anna –

"SPEAK LORD, FOR THY SERVANT HEARETH" I SAMUEL 3:1-9 A. SETTING OF OUR TEXT 1. It is a painful circumstance when God has to by-pass his minister, or prophet: a. Eli had been informed of the misconduct of his sons, yet he was unable to put an end to it - b. They were sinning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Acted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2003

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A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

6th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:40-45 "Jesus Acted" Our gospel lesson this morning shows us very clearly the compassion, the piety, and the love that Jesus had for people on this earth. Jesus was willing to walk with others as they suffered and also in some ways help those people who did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

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