August 26, 2007--BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

This message focuses on the Beatitude "Blessed are the merciful; for they shall receive mercy." Supplementary readings are from Jesus' parable of the Unmerciful Servant in Matthew 18:21-35 and from James 2:13--"Mercy triumphs over judgment."

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August 19, 2007--BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled." (Matthew 5:6)

This sermon focuses on the fourth Beatitude and explores what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Isaiah 55:1-7 is the main text.



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BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

"Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

Who are the meek, according to Jesus? What does it mean to inherit the earth? Using Psalm 37:1-11 and Matthew 11:28-30 as Scripture references, this sermon looks at the third Beatitude.

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Aug. 5, 2007--BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN

This is the third sermon in a series based on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) called BEING THE BLESSED.
We look at what made Jesus mourn to discover how we too are blessed when we mourn. Supporting Scripture readings include:
John 11:35
Luke 19:41-44
Luke 13:31-35
Isaiah 61:1-4
James 4:6-10

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