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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,014 views

    This sermons seal with the princples and characteristics of living a happy life

    How to Have a Happy New Year Matthew 5:1-12 As we start our New Year, we all want it to be happy. We tell people to have a happy New Year. This should be our desire for others and us. But, how do we have a happy New Year? Is there anything that we can do to have a happy New Year? Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Is Your Spiritual Appetite?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,859 views

    What it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness.

    “HOW’S YOUR SPIRITUAL APPETITE?” MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! Few of us in America know what real hunger or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too High A Price

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    Consider the cost of following Jesus

    " TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lightly Seasoned For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 15,360 views

    An Evangelism Sermon

    Lightly Seasoned for Jesus Matthew 5:1-16 Song: Shine on Me Prayer Thanks / Tribute [v. 13] Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Be-Attitudes - Part V Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    God blesses those who are merciful.

    This morning we will be continuing our look at the "Be-Attitudes." These words of our Lord give us direction for being all that He would have us to be. Today we will be examining mercy as found in Matthew 5:7. Matthew 5:7 (CEV) God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – His Teaching Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    This is the third in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, using The Beatitudes, we look at His teaching.

    Intro.: Have you ever met a really strange person. 1. Most of this week we have heard of Immanuel – one strange character 2. A few years ago Sandra and I made a trip to California – the taxi driver proceded to tell us about a recent customer: Jesus. Not sure who was stranger - the taxi driver or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Winds Of War

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Our Christian Response to war

    The Winds of War Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Three young men. They would tell you that they could not remember a time when they didn’t know one another. Their families could not have been any different one poor, another affluent, and the third from a military family. On the night of their High School ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Miracle Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    A call to personal holiness

    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”. (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living By The Book, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,645 views

    It is our attitudes in action that determine the blessing we receive.

    August 3, 2003 Morning Service Text: Matthew 5:3-6 Subject: The Beatitudes Theme: Living by the Book, Part One A middle-aged woman suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While in intensive care she had a near-death experience and saw God. She asked, “Is it my time to go now?” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living By The Book, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,974 views

    "Can’t we all just get along" is the social cry of the world. The fact is, we could all get along if we all walked in the light.

    Morning Service Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Subject: More Beatitudes Title: Living With One Another Last week we looked at the first beatitudes and if you look closely at them you can notice that the first four deal specifically with one’s relationship with God. 1. The poor in spirit recognize their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Humility-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things that you feel would make your new year a happy one and I will give them to you," what would you choose?

    Humility-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed [happy] are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3). SCRIPTURE Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

    Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meekness-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    Introduction Can you truly be meek and happy at the same time? Can you picture a meek person who is also a happy person? You probably find it rather challenging.

    Meekness-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt. 5:5). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-5 Introduction Can you truly be meek and happy at the same time? Can you picture a meek person who is also a happy person? You probably find it rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal