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The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Encourages understanding and living out the Beatitudes, demonstrating faith through actions and standing firm in adversity.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope. We come with an eagerness to understand. To understand the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Words that have guided us. Words that have comforted us. Words that have challenged us. Today, we turn to the Book of Matthew, Chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Faithful Obedience

Turning Your Priorities Into Action Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002

Three principles for translating our priorities into action in our lives. Part of a giving campaign series.

Today is a very important and exciting day in the life of our congregation. First of all this is the weekend of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the start of what Christians down through the ages have called holy week. Holy week is the last week of Jesus Christ’s life before his resurrection from the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares About Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008

Too often we think of salvation only in terms of our "personal salvation." But Jesus not only saves us as individuals, He saves us to be part of His local body. Jesus cares enough about His local churches that He is pictured as walking in our midst. How

1. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our mediator 2. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our purity 3. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our judge 4. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our authority I am as excited as I have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Holiness! Know What You Are In Christ! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2014

We must make the willful decision/choice as believers to know what we are as a Christian... We are set aside by God for God to live our lives as a testament TO Him... Walk Worthy!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Called to Holiness! Know What You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beaten To Bear Light

Contributed by Derek Anglin on Mar 4, 2003

Every Christian should understand the importance of being beaten to bear light in the is world because of the following truths outlined in Exodus 25:31

In this portion of scripture, the candlestick can be compared to a Christian. The candlestick was made with a purpose and that was to bear light. We learn from the text that the candlestick started out as something valuable, gold. It was not bearing light as gold but the gold was used as it was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascent Of Man

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 1, 2007

1 The Goal 2. The Way 3. The Climber 4. The Attainment

- Devils Tower WY (a volcanic neck) - Said to be known among the Indians as Bear’s Tipi "misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God’s Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. - President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906. - Devils Tower with it’s vertical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 15, 2007

What kind of person leads a high impact life?

INTRODUCTION What kind of person leads a high impact life? 1. THERE ARE FOUR ESSENTIALS OF A HIGH IMPACT LIFE Jesus says that a person who leads a high impact life will be … a. Poor in spirit "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:30 NIV). Poor but not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Sin Of Ungodly Conversation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2025

Ungodly conversation, thinking, and imagining can be a hindrance to our spiritual growth and can even lead to judgment.

As believers, we are called to live a life that is pleasing to God, and that includes the way we communicate with others. Ungodly conversation, thinking, and imagining can be a hindrance to our spiritual growth and can even lead to judgment. What is Ungodly Conversation? Ungodly conversation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8

Reasons To Be Cheerful Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Reasons to be Cheerful

Psalm 71 Reasons to be Cheerful 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more I. GOD'S PERMANENCE - Note the word "never" in verse 1: 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion In all Periods of life - from the womb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Be A Wise Guy

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Learn about God's wisdom from James 3:13-18

James 3:13–18 If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15For jealousy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Topics: Sermon On The Mount, Christian Living

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011

The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

“The BeAtitudes” 9/24/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:1-12 “1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006

Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Behavior Of Believers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 28, 2019

Having warned of false teaching, Paul revealed the great benefit and result of sound, biblical teaching - it would serve to build and sustain Christian character within the body of Christ.

The Behavior of Believers Titus 2: 1-10 Following Paul’s instruction for Titus in regard to dealing with false teachers, he offered a strong admonition to remain faithful to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 – But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Such faithfulness to sound doctrine would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist