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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 76 ratings

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The first step of a blessed life is the recognition that we are poor in spirit, that we have a deep need in our lives, a need caused by our sin. The second step is to mourn over our sin.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN Matthew 5:4 The first beatitude confronted us with our deep need. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." The first step towards God is the recognition that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. That idea is frowned upon by the world today. However it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 91 ratings

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Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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Our God is a merciful God, and expects those of us who have received his mercy to be merciful as well.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Are you a merciful person? Yet that is what our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be. In Luke 6:36, our Lord said, "Therefore be mersiful, just as your Father is also merciful." Our God is a merciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 8,419 views

So in asking you “How is your heart?”, I am not talking about the physical organ in your body. Rather, I am asking you about your moral and spiritual nature. How are things with you spiritually?

HOW IS YOUR HEART? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) The psalmist asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 13,354 views

Jesus Christ came into the world so that we might be reconciled to God. Those he has reconciled have been called to become agents of his peace in the world. How can we become peacemakers?

THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 Every believer is to be a peacemaker both in the church and in the community. Christians should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. Yet, we find that conflict if often the result of one’s coming to Jesus Christ. For example, a college professor shared his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of The Law

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 22, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 2,621 views

Continuing series on Matthew, this message dealing with Jesus’ words about the Law.

The Place of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 October 3, 2004 Introduction It¡¦s good to be back here with you today. Last week I was the guest speaker at Lowry Pilgrim Church, for their MissionFest, and I had a good time. But like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I, too, feel that there¡¦s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

That Empty Feeling

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 24, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,591 views

To be happy, we must be empty.

THAT EMPTY FEELING Matthew 5:3-5 S: Holiness C: Empty before God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TO BE HAPPY, WE MUST BE EMPTY. ?: Inductive KW: Realities TS: There are realities we must face and endure. The _____ reality we must face and endure is being… I. PUNY (3) II. PAINED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes (Part 6 - The Pure In Heart)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 7,911 views

What does it mean to be pure in heart? I give the definition and show what pure in heart look like in the Christian.

Title: The Pure In Heart Text: Matt 5:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - What does it mean to be pure in heart? - To be pure in heart means a person who has been delivered from sin’s power by God’s grace and now strive without deceit to please and glorify God and to be like Him. - Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beatitudes (Part 7 - The Peacemaker)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 26, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 3,763 views

What is the essence of true Peace? What does is mean to be a peacemaker? I answer these two questions and show how we as Christians can tell if we have true peace in our lives and not a false peace.

Title: Knowing True Peace With God Text: Matt 5:9 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - What is the essence of peace? - What does it mean to be a peacemaker? - In order for you and I this morning to be a true peacemaker, we need to know true peace in our lives. - True peace means more then just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Really Want?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 31, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 3,485 views

The desire for God should dominate us.

WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? Matthew 5:6 S: Holiness C: Desire for God Th: Live the Difference Pr: THE DESIRE FOR GOD SHOULD DOMINATE US. ?: Inductive KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 5:6 three factors that describe what it is to be a Christian. The _____ factor is… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be Different

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 22, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 3,054 views

True happiness is found in living for God.

BLESSED TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 5:7-12 S: Holiness C: Living for God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TRUE HAPPINESS IS FOUND IN LIVING FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 5:7-12 that when we demonstrate four qualities, our lives will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Single-Minded Devotion

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

based on 210 ratings

| 14,844 views

We need to have a one-track mind!

Text: Matthew 6:19-34 Subject: Christian Priorities Theme: Entire dedication of the heart to God. Prop: The Christian is to have single minded devotion to God. INTRODUCTION: It has been said that our priorities as a Christian should be J O Y (Jesus, Others, You). In reality how do we see our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 27,026 views

A message on the Beatitudes

INTRODUCTION Last week in our introductory studies, we learned that Jesus had just choose the twelve to be His Apostles from the group of all of His disciples. Shortly after Jesus chose the apostles, He laid the ground work for the transformation of their characters by preaching the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

based on 151 ratings

| 24,480 views

Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Your Anger Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 25, 2002

based on 69 ratings

| 4,778 views

Lesson 4 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon helps us get a handle on our anger.

Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 4 Fix Your Anger Matthew 5:21-26 We’re in lesson 4 of our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We’re talking about Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes. Jesus challenges us to look long range and make real fixes in our lives instead of temporary, quick, easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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