Sermon Central
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Sermon On The Mount
Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Anger
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
This is what Jesus teaches about anger and how to deal with it.
Anger Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 INTRODUCTION: Does being angry condemn you to hell as these verses indicate? I. Jesus’ interpretation of the Sixth Commandment A. Pharisees and Scribes had taught that only outright murder was forbidden by the commandment. B. Sinful anger builds through 3 ...read more
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2. This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore!
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
This is how others are to see Christ through us
“THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The ...read more
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3. Blessings Are Forever
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ
BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse ...read more
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4. Righteousness According To Christ
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
Christ’s interpretation of OT law and his standards of righteousness for us
RIGHTEOUSNESS ACCORDING TO CHRIST Matthew 5:17-20 Proposition: To show the congregation the standards Christ has set for us. Introduction: What would you think if I told you that in order to go to Heaven you had to be a better person than Billy Graham or Mother Teresa? I. Jesus is the ...read more
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5. Treasures In Heaven
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
Seeking things of heaven vice things of earth helps keep us focused in the right direction
TREASURES IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:19-24 Eccl. 5:10-20 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more
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6. What, Me Worry?
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
Christ’s teaching about the destructiveness of worrying
Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Where is it written that Christians have to be downtrodden and downcast people? We should be the happiest people on earth. We all need to be reminded of that once in a while. “Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” ...read more
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7. Whom Do You Serve?
Contributed on Mar 3, 2002
What Jesus says is important about our duties as Christians.
WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more