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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What Really Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    This sermon discusses two core values that God wants us to have... substance and faith.These two are important in understanding His heart.

    What God Values Matthew 23:23,25 Are you familiar with the term: Values Clarification? It is a process in which individuals, groups and corporations engage, in order to discover what are the basic, fundamental, bedrock beliefs and values on which they are built. It is a process that helps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts And Prayers Matter

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,509 views

    In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

    In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would It Matter?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
     | 1,999 views

    Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

    What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

    1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why The Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,802 views

    Do you remember the story about The Three Little Pigs? The first little pig built his house out of straw. The second little pig built his house out of sticks. And the third little pig worked hard and labored diligently as he built his house out of brick.

    What would things look like if Satan really took control of a city? If Satan took over a city, all the bars would be closed, pornography banished, and the city streets would be pristine with people who smiled at one another. There would be no swearing. The children would say “Yes, sir” and “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful No Matter What

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

    THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Trinity Matters

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2013
     | 5,135 views

    Why does the Trinity matter to us? 1. Because God has confirmed the Trinity to us. 2. Because the Trinity reveals God’s character to us. 3. Because the Trinity carries out God’s work in His world.

    Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 16, 2013 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Bible-believing Christians, as Bible-believing Baptists, we believe that the one true God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, -- one God, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Choices Matter

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    Our God given right to Choose and the importance of right choices in life

    Trust Decides Everything Rom 8:29 - 30, Gen 2:16-17, Gen 15:1-6, Deut 30:16-20, John 3:16, Acts 16:31 October 4, 2002 I. When people decide to accept Jesus as their savior they come to a point in there lives where they are ready to put their trust in God instead of themselves. A. When any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Faith Matter?

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,071 views

    In today's world, do we need faith and what do we do?

    Matthew 15: 21 - 28 The NKJV version A Gentile Shows Her Faith Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.

    This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    Why should we tell people about Jesus? Why don’t we just let people believe what they want and let the chips fall where they may? The reason we share the good news of Christ is because it is a matter of life and death!

    The Question of Missions Why? – It is a matter of Life and Death! 1 John 5:11-12 Slide Good Evening/Morning I can’t believe we are already in November! The year is flying by. This month we are going to focus on Missions and the mission of the church as a whole and the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Word Matters! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025
     | 668 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

    Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Manichaeans Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022
     | 1,169 views

    ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

    THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As If God Matters Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    Nadab & Abihu serve as examples of what happens when we trivialize God and begin to live as if God doesn’t matter. Thank God for the grace that saves us from the consequences of our sin.

    The story of Nadab and Abihu is not one of the most prominent in the Bible. - Unlike Samson last week, not one of those commonly taught in Sunday School. - Not in many people’s top 10 list. Some are probably thinking “Nadab & Abi-who?” The Hebrews had just been led out of Egypt. They had followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Modesty Matter?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,095 views

    A serious, biblical look at the subject of modesty.

    Title: Does Modesty Matter? Text: Multi-Texted Introduction: Genesis 2:25 (NCV) "The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed." ‒ Adam and Eve found themselves created into a perfect SINLESS world. A. No Shame B. Innocent C. No blushing D. Naked and no reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ