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  • Clair Sauer avatar

    Why Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 28, 2011
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     | 12,971 views

    The Christian Church is about Jesus Christ! The church matters because the church makes it possible for people to have real encounters with Christ.

    Why does the Church matter? Why is Church important? As we ponder such questions in the coming weeks, I am going to take time at the beginning of each sermon to share my answer to the question of the day. I will do this because I think on some matters, we express ourselves best when we speak from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Missions Matter Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 5, 2011
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     | 11,783 views

    Through missions we share the love and grace of God in Christ Jesus in some of the most real and tangible ways, and in so doing, we ourselves also experience Christ in new and profound ways.

    Today we are going to talk about missions and why missions matter. But before I get into the importance of missions, I feel like I need to make a bit of a distinction between the kind of missions which I will be describing today, and a very specific kind of missions that might also be called ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Giving Matters Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,744 views

    Christ makes clear that part of the call of disciples is not just that we give "a lot" or "enough." but that we give sacrificially; not that we give out of our surplus, but that we offer from our first fruits. Giving matters because it is what God asks of

    Today we have come to that ever-dreaded sermon topic, money. I would like to tell you that I'm going to sugar-coat today's sermon and make it easy to swallow so that we can all leave here feeling good about ourselves. But if we are going to be honest, really honest, about why giving matters, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
     | 3,530 views

    This message is a part of a series titled Facing the Giants that deals with life issues all of us face. This one deals with the subject of death and I preached it on Palm Sunday.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” Final Message Facing the Giants What it would be like if a man came riding a horse down Ridge Road this morning announcing that He was God. Would it make the newspaper? Yes. Would it be on the evening news? Probably. Would most people believe him? Probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Money Matters

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,714 views

    I was asked to speak about why Money Matters to us so here is some of what I preached about that day. Money matters in the Christian life. Stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us reflects how much we trust and treasure God. Neglecting money

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Black & White

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

    This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would It Matter?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
     | 1,917 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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    What Matters Most!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    This sermon can be a time to stirr up the congregation to think.

    What Matters Most Text: II John 1:4-6 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. 5 And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    This message is a part of my series called Facing the Giants that focuses on facing our fears in life. This message deals with our fear of death and answers the OT question, if a man dies will he live again?

    “A Matter of Life and Death” Final Message Facing the Giants What it would be like if a man came riding a horse down Ridge Road this morning announcing that He was God. Would it make the newspaper? Yes. Would it be on the evening news? Probably. Would most people believe him? Probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Smallest Member Matters

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,342 views

    This message focues on the importance of every member of the body being important including our youth.

    The Smallest Member Matters Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25; Introduction: During our last Youth Sunday service, Nikki spoke to the youth and told them that they could make a difference in this world. She stressed that it was not about how old they were; where they lived; how much money ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Questions That Matter The Most Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
     | 6,729 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". This sermon talks about the most important things in life.

    Series: The Songs Of A King [#5] THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER THE MOST Psalm 91:1-16 Introduction: We have studying the life of David and looking at the Psalms that he wrote during those situations. We find in 1 Kings 1-2 that at the end of David’s life, his son Adonijah decided to set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matters Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015
     | 2,520 views

    Persecution realities of today in many lands

    Matters of Life and Death: February 8th, 2015 Pastor Eric J. Hanson: Luke 21:10-19  Jesus warned about persecution.  “They will put some of you to death”.  The Most Persecuted People in the World…  Now let’s consider specific nations. North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life That Really Matters

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,509 views

    These brethren from Jerusalem were strict legalists, which means they believed that the most important thing was to obey all the laws of God and to observe all the ceremonies and traditions of the Jewish church. And under grace, that’s their privilege.

    5-15-04 Title: THE LIFE THAT REALLY MATTERS Text: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20). Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beliefs That Truly Matter

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 30, 2014
     | 1,637 views

    TRUE FAITH IN CHRIST MEANS YOU LOVE YOUR FELLOW BELIEVERS.

    BELIEFS THAT TRULY MATTER OBSERVATION: ALL BELIEVERS BIRTHED INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD MUST LOVE THEIR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: 1 JOHN 5:1 (NKJV) WHOEVER BELIEVES THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST IS BORN OF GOD, AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES HIM WHO BEGOT ALSO LOVES WHO IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

    Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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