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  • Miles Down The Road Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,286 views

    Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

    I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

  • Fishing With Satan

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

    INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

  • Death Penalty-What Would Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Ken Mcgill on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    The Death Penalty- What Does The Bible Say About It?

    The Death Penalty - What does the Bible say about it? This study of the Old and New Testaments is dedicated to those who feel in their heart that the death penalty cannot be right, yet feel confused by quotes from the Bible that are misused to justify and support it. May the reader of this ...read more

  • It's The Second Mile That Counts

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    There are some great responsibilities in this life, but there are also great rewards.

    I. Introduction A. This is one of the most interesting and compelling passages in the entire Bible B. What does this passage hold for us in instruction? C. In applying the principles Jesus taught here—how ...read more

  • Going The Extra Mile Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    This is a revamp of a same sermon I did in 1996, I hope it is better this time

    INTRODUCTION • One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from being caught in the fan belt. ...read more

  • Taking Responsibility For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

    TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

  • Has God Changed?

    Contributed by Danny Mccormick on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    Are there two Gods in the Bible, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament?

    Has God Changed? I was visiting a bible study newsgroup the other day and came across the header ‘Does God Change?’ That is a good question. Many people may come up with many different initial answers. Seemingly, contradictory scriptural references abound within the Bible. Can we find an answer to ...read more

  • How To Fix The Other Guy Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

    How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

  • How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

  • War! What Is It Good For?

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,296 views

    War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

    The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

  • War And Iraq: My Undersatnding Of The Bible's Teaching About War

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,199 views

    War can be in accord with the will of God. Although particular wars may be controversial, we must start with the premise that war is an option.

    My Undersatnding of the Bible’s Teaching About War (topical) INTRO: 1. The Bible is a book filled with War. 2. Yet anybody who has fought in the trenches will tell you, without hesitation, that War is like Hell of Earth. 3. I think before we begin this brief presentation, we need to remember ...read more

  • Taking Revenge... Or Not! Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    How are we to understand this teaching of Jesus? 1. It is about trusting God. 2. It is about not doing it our way. 3. It is about being like God.

    In Judith Viorst’s book for children entitled I’ll Fix Anthony, Anthony’s younger brother complains about the way his older brother treats him. The little brother says: “My brother Anthony can read books now, but he won’t read any books to me. He plays checkers with Bruce from his school. But ...read more

  • Turning The Other Cheek - By Michael Prabaharan Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    The Sermon on the Mount is an invitation – to taste and see this God, to join his club and deepen his kind of life skills.

    Turning the Other Cheek I’ve been trying to figure out a realistic application for turning the other cheek ever since as a young person a mentor of mine once pointed out to that to teach his son this attitude was a license to getting him bullied at school. No way am I going to encourage my son ...read more

  • "What About My Rights?" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    As a follower of Jesus Chist in a free America, how do I understand where rights and responsibilities meet? What rights DO I have?

    “What About My Rights?” Matthew 5:38-42 Today more than ever, we hear people insisting that their “rights” be given to them – even rights that they don’t really have. As followers of Jesus Christ, we cannot help but wonder if we have the same or different rights as others, what our rights really ...read more

  • Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 63,769 views

    Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more