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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 9 (Matt 5:38-42) REVENGE IS NOT THAT SWEET

Show yourself approved unto God. (Matt.5:38-42) Deny Yourself: In the face of insult and injury v38-39 In the light of unfair and unjust treatment v40 In the case of enforced service v41 In the pain of being mistreated and manipulated v42   Be like the Head of the Church 1 Peter 2:21-24   Be the…

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DOES GOD REALLY EXIST? (Nehemiah 9)

WHAT IS GOD LIKE? According to Nehemiah 9: He’s always existed (v5) He’s the creator (v6) He chooses to build relationships with us (v7) He always keeps his promises, because he is righteous (v8) He is compassionate (v9) He is powerful (v10-11) He guides (v12) He speaks (v13-14) He provides (v15) He forgives and does…

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REVIVAL AT THE WATERGATE SQUARE! (Nehemiah 8)

THE PEOPLE! (v1-3) They were United, Hungry & Attentive THE PURPOSE! (v4-8) The word was Read clearly, Explained simply, Applied faithfully THE POWER! (v9-18) It Enlightened, Convicted, Corrected & Gladdened The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated   HERE’S HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED REVIVAL Your prayer life ceases to be living and vital Hunger…

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 8a (Matt 5:33-37) SIMPLY YES OR NO

1. The REALITY of Oaths – Biblical Precedent 2. The REASON for Oaths – Honesty and Accountability 3. There are RASH Oaths – Thoughtless and Costly 4. There are REDUNDANT Oaths – Blinding and Foolish 5. Yes or No in WORSHIP 6. Yes or No in WITNESS 7. Yes or No with ONE ANOTHER

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 7 (Matt 5:31-32) DIVORCE

Current divorce rate in UK – 42% (reducing due to increase in cohabiting couples) 11% increase in divorce among the over 50s – “the silver splitters” – in last 10 years 9 most common reasons – Money, Affairs, Interfering Ex’s, Sex, Children from previous relationships, Intrusive parents, Differences in handling conflict, Communication, Privacy. (The Independent…

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BUILD YOUR KINGDOM HERE! (Nehemiah 7)

Apologies for the poor sound quality. GUARDING! (Leadership) (v1-3) The city is made secure Gatekeepers, Singers, Levites & Overseers Holy people for holy work GATHERING! (Membership) (v4-69) A register is found The city is populated with: Leaders (v6-7), Families (v8-38), Priests (v39-42) Levites (v43), Singers (v44), Gatekeepers (v45) Servants (v46-56), Solomon’s Servants (v57-60) And Others…

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 6 (Matt 5:27-30) THE LUSTFUL HEART

A right understanding of Sin leads to: A right understanding of Salvation A right understanding of Holiness A right understanding of the Love of God Know your Enemy – Sin is: Powerful Subtle Corrupting Destructive A right understanding of Sex: It’s beautiful It’s mutual – and exclusive It’s a parable Know your weaknesses: The route…

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LIES AND THREATS! (Nehemiah 6)

DISTRACTION! (v1-4) A call to compromise. Distraction is met with devotion DISTORTION! (v5-9) Slander, rumour is met with resolve DESTRUCTION! (v10-14) Shemiah & Noadiah are in league with   Sanballat & Tobiah “They are coming to kill you” Treachery & intimidation are met with faith & courage DISTINCTION! (v15-19) The impossible is accomplished in 52 days…

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 5 (Matt 5:21-26)

The Principle (v21-22) It’s the ROOT that leads to the FRUIT A Matter of the Heart The Practice (v23-26) In the Church and in the Community: BE RECONCILED! A Matter of Priority A Matter of Urgency A Matter of Honesty

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FROM POISON TO PASSION! (Nehemiah 5)

THE PROBLEM HE FACED! (v1-5) Famine, Exploitation, Feuds THE ACTION HE TOOK! (v6-13) He was angry with sin (v6) He exercised self-control (v7) He went to the heart of the issue (v7-9) He graciously called for an end to sin (v10-11) He called for a public vow (v12-13) The result is harmony, progress & praise…