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Sermon On The Mount - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 20, 2019

Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part examines the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Part 6 - Beatitudes – peacemakers Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, Ephesians 6:11-12, Matthew 5:40, 1 John 3:1-3, Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 12:18, Matthew 10:34-36, James 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Death By Suicide

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort our hearts by having us see all of this from His point of view.

Good morning. On behalf of the family, we welcome you all. As you all know and are experiencing the same sadness of heart as I have, we still come together to celebrate the life of someone who touched every heart here in a special way. On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Easter: "God Will Make A Way”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2024

This Easter, see and hear the way God has made for you. As we enter this time celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which the world calls Easter, we see this theme of God making a way for humanity to live in His presence for all eternity in heaven.

Easter: “God Will Make A Way” Watch on YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IOxYxyTII2E As I was thinking about what to say on this day that we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I remembered what the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. “For I delivered to you first of all that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17, Genesis 22:8-14, Hebrews 11:7, Hebrews 7:25, Isaiah 48:16, Isaiah 53:11-12, Jeremiah 2:36, John 14:6, John 1:1-14, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Romans 8:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Providence In American History Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

We celebrate the 4th of July for the same reason the Jews celebrate Purim. It is a day to look back and see the providence of God in our history.

Great leaders are often providentially preserved from what ought to have been certain death. This happens before they rise to a level where they are a blessing to many people. In the history of the Jews, Mordecai is one of these leaders. He came within minutes of being hung on a gallows, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

In The Desperation Comes A Determination

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2016

Have you ever fallen INTO THE DESPERATION, UNEXPECTED NEED, AND THERE GROWS A DETERMINATION, WE SHALL ARISE AND SEE THE PLAN OF GOD DEVELOP --- KEEP KNOCKING !

I HAVE NOTHING --- THE PLACE OF UNEXPECTED NEEDS... IN THE DESPERATION COMES A DETERMINATION THE THE IMPOSSIBLE NEEDS WILL BE SOLVED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. We walk in perilous times, danger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leveraging The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Apr 28, 2006

This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism.

Leveraging the Da Vinci Code By Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee’s free monthly e-newsletter “Investigating Faith” at www.LeeStrobel.com This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism. The message was immediately preceded by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: *other

Clinging To Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prioritize our relationship with Jesus and follow His teachings to grow in our faith and understanding of God's love.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible where Jesus heals a blind man. This story teaches us some important lessons about our faith and how we should live our lives. So, let's dive in! In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. This guy didn't even ask to be healed, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Biblical Teachings

Life Is So Good

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Appreciating how god we have it in Christ.

Life Is So Good Introduction I was reading an article in a magazine about a man named George Dawson. You may have heard about him. In 1998 he enrolled in a class to learn how to read and write, he was 98 years old. Four years later he published the story of his life. He was the grandson of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Help In Gods Kingdom?

Contributed by George Smith on Feb 6, 2002

There are a lot of people who need help Spiritually, So do you want to help?

(INTRO) When God made mankind He loved mankind, So God try to help mankind but we would not take His help. So from that time God has put a call out to those who would like to help their fellowman. God call Prophets to tell us what we were doing wrong and what to do to get it right, but that did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper, On Purpose Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2016

Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper on purpose. In it we see the Imaging of his death; the Intellect of God; the Instruction of God; and the Inspiration for Disciples.

1. Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awful Angels Or Miserable Men? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

When scholars disagree the best thing we can do is examine the evidence for each view and see which case is the strongest.

A modern book titled Sex After Sixty Five was written to encourage older people to realize their is still sexual life after retirement. This would have sounded like a joke to the people before the flood. In Gen. 5:21 we are told that Enoch was 65 when he had his first son Methusalah. Then in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2008

Concerning justification by faith alone we see Paul’s 1) REACTION 2) STATEMENT AND 3) DEFENCE

After a big event like a political campaign, leaders are called to justify their actions. They are asked why they choose to ignore certain polling advice, why they choose certain policies while ignoring others and choose the talking points as they did. For some they saw the majority victory that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other