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Have A Positive Influence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2015

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Live what you preach.

HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Your Revenge Blinds Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

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Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Enemies Need You Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

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A new understanding of enemies and our response to them must be attained by Christ-followers

“Your Enemies Need You!” (Matthew 5:43-48) (SLIDE) INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0HhHLHLHaA A truck driver was sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It wasn’t just any diner and any lunch. It was his favorite diner on the road and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Love....receiving It And Living It

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 20, 2014

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We are Christians because of God's love....and we are Christians called to distribute God's love....this sermon explores the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-48 to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you!!!

In 2010 the Australian Customs reported that they had seized over 1.1 million items that were counterfeit items….. Some of the items included….watches with the Rolex name on them…but were definitely not Rolex, handbags claiming to be Luis Vuitton but fell apart soon after a purse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Our Perfect Example Of Holiness

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 22, 2014

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“You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” Lev. 19:2.

Matt. 5:38-48 Theme: Jesus, our perfect example of holiness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; Matt. 5:38-48 Holiness is necessary to come before a holy God and to be the source of our blessing the Lord commands us to be holy as He is holy. This simple command has generated many debates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Second Mile People

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014

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"If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014

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What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Gererosity Of Grace

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014

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Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014

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To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014

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There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Going The Extra Mile When You Have To Grind Your Teeth And Fight

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2014

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Summary: This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which use properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus knew and traveled, a road he want us to travel also.

Word Count 2513 Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 119:33-40 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John in Girvan, Scotland on the 23rd February 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries) {this was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal

The True Law Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

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Jesus came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. However, fulfillment of the law requires complete love for others (even our enemy); only then are we complete/perfect.

Just about a year ago, the movie 42 came out. It captures the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the major leagues. It’s a really great movie for all sorts of reasons, and if you haven’t seen it, then I recommend you do, if for no other reason than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Your Neighbor (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

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This was the standard God gave the Jews a long time ago, but the religious leaders had water it down, so that the Jewish people could help who they wanted to help.

Matthew 5:43-48-“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Put Your Eye Out! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

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These laws were given so that it would limit vengeance, it was also given to give a judge a guide to go by when he was ruling on a case.

Matthew 5:38-42-“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

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Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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