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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Don't Get Even, Get...love

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Message on loving enemies and such.

    Don’t Get Even, Get...Love Matthew 5:38-48 April 24, 2005 Introduction If I were to ask you what kind of movie most of you ladies like, I’m guessing you would say, "romantic comedies." You know, the funny movies where the couple falls in love after all, and everything’s just fine. If I were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rewards From Men Vs. Rewards From God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    Message discussing doing what is right for the applause of God rather than the applause of men.

    Rewards from Men vs. Rewards from God Matthew 6:1-4 May 1, 2005 Introduction I heard about a man who went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the famous and impressive Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv to take in a concert by the famed Israel Philharmonic. The man was admiring the unique ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,537 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Refuse To Worry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,408 views

    Excessive worry shows a lack of trust in the provision of God for all our needs.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:25-34 TITLE: “REFUSE TO WORRY” INTRODUCTION: A. One man said to his friend, “I have a mountain of credit card debt. I’ve lost my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,374 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Poverty That Enriches

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 21, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,996 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintain Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,927 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Poor In Spirit Or Just Spiritually Poor? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Who are the poor in spirit, why are they blessed, and the blessing they can expect.

    Are You Poor in Spirit or Just Spiritually Poor? Matt. 5:3 INTRO.: The Sermon on the Mount, of which the Beatitudes are a part, is sometimes called "The Constitution of the Kingdom." it contrasts the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven with popular expectations, Jewish ritualism, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Public Piety: To Be Seen By Men"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    A message on substanceless piety.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church www.st-andrew.com According to the Chicago Tribune, a man named Joe from Rockford, Illinois, ran a live Internet sex site called Video Fantasy. Joe had a ten-year-old son. On his home computer Joe installed filtering software to limit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Protecting Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 271 ratings
     | 13,337 views

    How to keep our light shining

    There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direction contradiction to the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Mediocrity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 3,928 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Don't Worry About Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,273 views

    Can you imagine a scene in the bird nest where Momma Bird asks Papa Bird, What’s wrong Papa why aren’t you sleeping? Papa bird says, “I’m worried.

    During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us not to worry, Matthew 6:25-34. In this passage three times Jesus tells his disciples not to be anxious, not to worry. Worry is Futile Matthew 6:25-27 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Low Risk, High Reward Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

    Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,539 views

    What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be favored by God? And what does it mean to be among those who are cursed with troubles and woes.

    In the Monty Python movie "The Life of Brian" (I am not advocating seeing this movie) Jesus goes up on the mountain side to teach the people. There is a huge crowd gathered around him. In fact, the crowd is so vast that the people who are on the outer edge of the gathering cannot hear what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Principles Of Peacemaking

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    Retaliation is so easy to do and such a natural reaction to insult and injury. But Christ shows us how to be supernatural in our response to hurt to show the real love and power of Christ in our lives. Being changed doesn’t just mean on the outside, but

    Principles of Peacemaking Griffith Baptist Church – 10/28/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Purpose: We should not think of retaliation but of peace for the cause of Christ. The Introduction When he was an attorney, Abraham Lincoln was once approached by a man who passionately insisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist