Monthly Archives: May 2012

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #22

Posted on May 31, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #22 Gaining Mastery Over Mammon Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. In writing to Timothy, Paul described the danger of seeking to be rich… 1. The desire to be rich is filled with temptations which have destroyed … Continue reading →

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SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS

Posted on May 30, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell.  He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard.  As he was driving the last nail into the post, … Continue reading →

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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #21

Posted on May 29, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #21 Fasting That Pleases God Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION A. You don’t hear much about fasting these days 1. In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the “Golden Arches” and an assortment … Continue reading →

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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #20

Posted on May 23, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #20 Prayer That Pleases God (Matthew 6:5-15) INTRODUCTION A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer… 1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – … Continue reading →

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WAVES OF WORRY

Posted on May 22, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

Several years ago a submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, “How did the terrible storm last night affect you?” The officer looked at him … Continue reading →

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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #19

Posted on May 17, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #19 Charity That Pleases God (Matthew 6:1-4) INTRODUCTION A. Are you a charitable person? 1. If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God? 2. Were you aware that some forms of … Continue reading →

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DONT GET INTO THINGS

Posted on May 17, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

“Don’t get into things!” How many times did you hear that directive as a kid. Mom had to run to the store for a minute or Dad was tied up on a project in the garage. Knowing what children will … Continue reading →

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THE TRUE MEANING TO LIFE

Posted on May 16, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

In Act 5 scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the character Macbeth has heard that the queen is dead and he knows his own death is imminent. At this time he delivers his famous soliloquy: Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount #18

Posted on May 14, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #18 Acting Like Our Father Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. When Jesus spoke about “Responding To Evil”, He laid down two principles: 1. Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a) 2. Respond to evil by … Continue reading →

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AN INVENTORY OF BLESSINGS

Posted on May 14, 2012 by from the Preachers PC

Perhaps Daniel Defoe gave us some good advice through his fictitious character Robinson Crusoe.  The first thing that Crusoe did when he found himself on a deserted island was to make out a list.  On one side of the list … Continue reading →

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