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  • David Leach avatar

    Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
     | 11,628 views

    Why do we need meetings anyway when we could just sit at home and read our Bibles?

    Why is so important for Christians to meet together? What’s our real purpose for coming to this meeting of Christians – which is the Church? Honestly, why am I at this particular meeting of the Church? Habit, duty, to please someone else, to gain favor with God or do I have a really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe It Or Not Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021
     | 3,838 views

    First in a series on Unlikely Heroes. Gives three essential characteristics of unlikely heroes.

    INTRODUCTION Growing up I had my heroes. I had sports heroes. Basketball players like John Havlicek and Pete Maravich; baseball greats like Johnny Bench and Ken Griffey, Sr.; and football heroes like Larry Csonka and Bob Griese. I had Western heroes like John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Jimmy Stewart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moses: Man Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021
     | 3,651 views

    3rd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Moses' great heroic attribute of passion.

    INTRODUCTION There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it?” asked Macready. “I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    4. Gideon: Man Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 5, 2021
     | 4,528 views

    4th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Gideon's great heroic attribute of courage.

    INTRODUCTION During one of Napoleon’s battles, segments of his battle line were falling back in disorder and defeat. “Beat a retreat!” shouted Napoleon to a drummer boy. Saluting smartly, the heroic drummer boy said, “Sir, you never taught me to beat a retreat. I can only beat a charge!” The lad’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    David: Man Of Character Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 12, 2021
     | 4,526 views

    5th in the series UnLikely Heroes. Portrays David's great heroic attribute of character.

    INTRODUCTION The Greek word from which our word “character” originated signified a sharp-pointed instrument or engraving tool. Much of this first meaning is implied in the word as we use it, for is not character the means by which each of us makes his impression on the world? Someone has said, “To ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Daniel: Man Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 19, 2021
     | 3,888 views

    6th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Daniel's great heroic attribute of purity.

    INTRODUCTION Years ago, when I was a teenager, a terrible storm surged through our area one night in southern Louisiana. Power went out that night, and we awoke the next morning to find the culprit. A large stately oak tree had fallen upon the powerlines. This tree was probably 10-12 feet around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008
     | 6,755 views

    Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

    “Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reignig Compassion

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

    GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A New Way Of Doing Ministry

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    Different ways of accomplishing ministry.

    A NEW WAY OF DOING MINISTRY By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION. “Behold I will do a new thing . . . ”(Isaiah 43:19). I know this first is a reference to the coming Millennium, but God has always been doing new things in ministry. Today, I want to remind you of the new things that God has done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

    Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way We Were, Pt 6 Needs Meeting Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    Who are the Needy? Who should do some thing? Church as it is menat to be is a needs meeting community of saints you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Church as it is meant to be, is a needs-meeting community of saints. I am sure you will immediately recall the following: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” (Acts 2:45-44) This characteristic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dying Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    Sermon 8 in series dealing with Sardis

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Dying Church” INTRODUCTION Jesus came that we might have life. Last week we focused on the new life He promised to anyone who puts their faith in Him. If anyone is in Christ he is a NEW creature. Old things have passed away behold, HE has become new. But what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Practising Hospitality

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

    Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 2,863 views

    Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Church Is Not An English Garden"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist