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Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount by revealing eight aspects of the Christian's character.  Jesus' second topic exposes the Christian's influence on the lost world. Christians are to function as salt to prevent the spread of decay within society and they are to function as light by spreading the truth concerning God and the ways of righteousness.  This sermon analyzes both of these concepts taug...

In this sermon we will see what Jesus identifies as four signs of a saved or changed life worthy of his followers. A saved person is a merciful person, he works to maintain a pure heart, he is a peacemaker instead of a troublemaker and he is willing to gladly accept persecution due to his faith in Jesus. Click Here for the Outline

Summary: The Sermon on the Mount begins where it must begin. Jesus reveals the steps necessary for a person to enter the Christian counterculture. Jesus said the gate into God's Kingdom is narrow and difficult to enter. This sermon examines the only pathway into God's Kingdom. Sermon Outline

In the Old Testament, the Nation of Israel was intended to be God's Counterculture in the World.  The Nation refused to life up to God's expectations.  In the New Testament, the Church/Christians are to be God's Counterculture.  God expects us to be distinct and different from the evil world around us.  In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains the principles by which we are to live. SEPTEMBER_8_...

Satan's power on earth has three different phases.  First, he had full power before Jesus came to earth.  Second, his power was limited by Jesus when Jesus was raised from the dead.  Third, Satan's power will be restored at the end of the church age and just before the return of Jesus to earth.   We may be living in this third phase.  Satan's power may have reached its apex.  This phase will concl...

The book of Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon when he was an old man. As he looked back on life, he identified things that are meaningless and things that are meaningful. This sermon identifies each of these topics and reveals how to pursue the things that are truly meaningful and worthy of our attention.

We live in a world filled with turmoil and anxiety.  Fortunately, Jesus makes his peace available to his followers.  In today's sermon, I will share with you five steps to experience God's peace. This sermon is based on Philippians 4:4-6! 

Deism is a theology that states God created the universe but he is no longer involved in the lives of man. The people of Israel who returned to their land after the Babylonian captivity lived as if Deism was true.   God, through the prophet Malachi, informed the Jews of their great mistake.  God pointed out seven areas of displeasure he had with his Chose People.  In my sermon today, we will inves...

My sermon this week comes from the last letter written by Apostle Paul which is Second Timothy.  In it, he gives a waring to all churches concerning false teachers who try to worm their way into the church to cause problems.   Sermon From July 21st 2024. A message given to New Beginning Community Church in Gadsden, Alabama.

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A message given to New Beginning Community Church in Gadsden, Alabama.

A message given to New Beginning Community Church in Gadsden, Alabama.

This is an essential topic for every believer as we seek to grow in our faith and experience the fullness of God’s presence in our lives. The Holy Spirit is not just a concept or a doctrine, but a living, dynamic person who desires to interact with us and empower us for the work of the Kingdom. Now, before we dive into the specifics, let’s address a common misconception about the Holy Spirit. Some...

A message given to New Beginning Community Church in Gadsden, Alabama.