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2. Amen. Wow! (Matthew 6:5-8)

Chip Bell — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 6:5-8¹

Introduction

Sometimes when we pray, it’s hard not to wonder what other people are thinking about our prayer.

Did I say the right words?

Did they notice that I had trouble finding that perfect phrase? Did they think it was too long? Or maybe they thought it wasn’t long enough! Did I “wow” ‘em? Did I embarrass them? Or did I just embarrass myself?

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3. The Paternoster - A Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15)

Chip Bell — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:00:00 +0000

Introduction¹

Kingdom Worship

Last week, as we continued our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we began talking about prayer. We learned two things about prayer:

First, we don’t pray to show off our spirituality to other people.

We pray to talk to God and when we pray we really are talking to God.

The clip you just saw from The Fiddler on the Roof is a great example.

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4.Grrrr. Ohhh! (Matthew 6:16-18)

Chip Bell — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:00:00 +0000

Introduction¹

Kingdom Worship

Doesn’t that make you hungry? Today we want to finish up our study about our motives for worshipping God. People perform acts of worship for many different reasons. But those who belong to the kingdom need to watch their motives. It’s not just an issue of what you do to worship God; the reason why you do it is crucially important.

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1. Who Are You to Judge?

Chip Bell — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 7:1-6¹

Introduction

Series: Living With Difficult People

Not everyone is easy to live with. If any of you have children, if any of you have ever been married, if any of you have had a roommate, if any of you have brothers and sisters, then you know what I mean.

Not everyone is easy to live with.

I brought an example with me this morning.

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2. May I Take Your Order?

Chip Bell — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 7:7-11¹

Introduction

Have you ever wanted something really, really bad, only to discover that someone else was standing in your way? When that happens, you just might find yourself living with difficult people.

[clip from “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”]

Series: Living With Difficult People

People can be difficult to live with.

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3. How Would You Like It?

Chip Bell — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 7:12¹

Introduction

As you probably remember, this Tuesday is Election Day. People all over the country will be going to the polls to select the next President of the United States.

Some will be voting for John Kerry, some for Ralph Nader, some for George Bush, and there will probably also be some write-in candidates.

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1. Money in the Bank - Choose the Right Bank

Chip Bell — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 6:19-20¹

Introduction

Money in the Bank

Money in the bank. That has such a nice, safe, secure sound, doesn’t it?

Money in the bank—as opposed to money under the mattress—money in the bank is much better. Money in the bank means it’s safe and secure. Someone can’t just find it and take it. Well, OK, maybe they can.

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2. Let it Ride - Stick with long-term investments

Chip Bell — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 6:21-24¹

I. Introduction

We live in a shaky economy.

Right now we’re going through some difficult economic times. But as we saw last week, it doesn’t matter whether the economy is good or bad—it is always shaky. We cannot depend on it.

Last week we began a four-part series on finding financial security in a shaky economy.

II. Choose the Right Bank

You have a choice.

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3. Per Diem Count on Social Security

Chip Bell — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:00:00 +0000

Matthew 6:25-32¹

Introduction

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of having an expense account, then you know what “per diem” means. It’s a Latin phrase that means “by the day” and it refers to a daily payment or allowance. In other words, let’s say you’re traveling on a business trip and your boss allows you a certain amount of money each day to pay for your room, your car and your meals. That’s a per diem.

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