It took Jesus only a few minutes to preach the Sermon on the Mount. Nevertheless, it has had more influence than any other sermon ever preached. It has been translated into more languages than any other work in the history of mankind. The Sermon on the Mount can be found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters five through seven.
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What If The Sermon On The Mount Had Never Been Preached?
History Of The African Methodist Episcopal Church
Part of the Christian Methodist denomination, the AME Church has a concise history. Looking for religious freedom and freedom of discrimination by Philadelphia’s St. George’s MEC, African-American roots dominated the creation of AME. The original church was established by Absalom Jones, Richard Allen and others in 1787, the AME began as the FAS (Free African Society).
Origins Of The Christian Cross
Crucifixion, or being put to death on two beams that formed a cross, was the ultimate punishment in Roman days. Being crucified hurt a lot, and the pain went on for a very long time.
When Was The Last Time You Read One Of The Great Spiritual Classics?
The great spiritual classics are wonderful sources of soul searching and experiential knowledge for anyone wanting to find deeper Christianity. The works open to you the experience and thoughts of Christians with whom you can identify. These great books inspire us to follow the Scriptures with more zeal, knowing that others have also zealously followed Christ.
Listening Is Caring
You’ve heard the saying, “Talking is sharing. Listening is caring,” haven’t you? I saw it on a sign in front of a church a couple of years ago, and it caught my eye. In the last few weeks, I’ve seen it again several times. I’m not sure who first said it, but it really is [...]
It Started With Acapella Hymns And Ended Up With Doo Wop
What is the definition of cappella singing? It is singing without musical accompaniment. There are many different types of acapella singing. For example, there is Gregorian chant, barbershop quartet singing, doo-wop, and various modern styles. Not only are there various types of acapella singing, but there are even different ways to spell the word: acapella, a cappella, and acappella are all acceptable.
Kids’ Bible Curriculum Program: Teaching God’s Word To Children
There is perhaps no document or writing that is more important to a Christian than the Bible. It represents the words and teachings of God through the prophets. It is a tool to teach people the way to become true Christians and to be truly closer to God. It also chronicles the life of Jesus Christ as well as his teachings.
The Search for St. Peter’s Tomb
The search for St. Peter’s tomb began and ended in the center of Vatican City at St. Peter’s Basilica. This “greatest of all Christian churches” is believed by most Catholics to be the location where one of Christ’s greatest apostles was buried. It is thought that the honor of being laid to rest here was given to Peter, the first Bishop of Rome, not only because of how close he was to Jesus Christ, but also because he was the first in a very long line of Popes.
Amish Country: Experiencing An Amish Wedding
One of the most interesting religious groups in the United States are the Amish people. The two places in America that have the largest concentration of Amish are Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and Holmes County, Ohio. The Amish wear clothing that speaks of another time, use horses and buggies instead of cars, and the eschew the use of electricity. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists visit these Amish counties.
Overcome Obstacles Through Faith
Have you been asking God for something and nothing is happening? Do you pray every day but the situation still have not changed? I have the answer for you! The key to God answering your prayers is faith. Faith is about letting go of whatever you are asking for. It is telling yourself that “whatever [...]
About The Unity Church
Unity was founded in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore. The church grew based upon the healing powers that Mrs. Fillmore displayed through prayer and affirmations. The organization grew from small prayer circles held in living rooms to the wider movement it displays today.
In What Order Should I Read the Books of the Bible?
by Matt Tague If you have started to read the Bible, you have begun a great thing. Unfortunately, it is easy to get frustrated or defeated while reading the Bible if you don’t know where to get started. Logically, the beginning seems like the right place to start, but that would be a mistake. Today [...]
History Of The Wesleyan Church
The Holiness Methodist Christian denomination as it exists in the United States can be described as the Wesleyan Church. What this description means is that Wesleyan Church congregations practice “uplifting” worship and outreach through special programs, evangelical Protestant traditions that focus on Biblical teachings, that meet a variety of life needs in evangelizing, disciplining believers, equipping the church and ministering to society. Active in almost 100 nations, the Wesleyan Church is headquartered in Fishers, Indiana.






