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  • Tim Huie avatar

    Rightly Obsrving The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
     | 4,006 views

    When we celebrate communion, it must be done with the right attitudes and purposes if it is to honor Jesus.

    . Illus of footwashing in Alabama town • Several churches got together once a year to do it • Got out of hand- carnival, drunkenness, sex, rowdiness • Have to hire extra policemen each year • Started good, degenerated into something sinful. 2. Same thing had happened in Corinth. Lord’s supper was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Up With The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009
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     | 2,456 views

    WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

    WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,551 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pull Together Not Apart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013
     | 4,469 views

    In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

    1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 7,563 views

    This sermon put perspective clear and purpose plain. This message is one that promotes spiritual groweth.

    The Meaning of Life The message of the cross is complete opposite of everything else the world exalts. Paul expounds to the Corinthian Church that we must be given over to death that Christ may live through us. II Corinthians 4:7-11 vs.7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What John Wanted Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 5,551 views

    John reveals three important purposes for writing 1 John in his introduction of the book.

    What John Wanted 1 John 1:1-4, an introduction to the book. A storekeeper in Maine refused to buy a salesman's wares. "You must remember, young fellow," he said, "that in this part of the country every want ain't a need." However, when John listed what he wanted to achieve in writing the book of 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Included In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Set-Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 8, 2010
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     | 6,859 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to Trustfully Believe in God and get "Set-Right with God"

    8 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid relying on their own wits – and understanding – by Trusting and Believing God to keep his promises. REFERENCES: Genesis 14:22-24 NIV (But Abram said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of Training Children Series

    Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,483 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to educate parents on the biblical importance of training their children to become good adults.

    We are not trying to raise good kids, but good adults. “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Eli failed to restrain his children. “Now Eli was very old; and he heard everything his sons did to all Israel,[a] and how they lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday?? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,286 views

    The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

    If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Grave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,759 views

    God's purpose of salvation of fallen man is revealed in the first days of the life of the baby Jesus.

    “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Two Types Of Testing" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015
     | 4,269 views

    God has a purpose and so does satan when we face trials in life.

    1. Testing from God - vs. 12 A. The nature of it - It is a call to faithfulness. B. The purpose of it - God's purpose is always to bless. 1) We will develop Godly character in this life. 2) We will receive a reward in the next life. 2. Testing from Satan - vs. 13-15 A. The nature of it - It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteousness And The Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2017
     | 8,192 views

    We serve God's purpose in our generation and we do that with righteousness and the fear of God.

    2 Sam 23:1-7 RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE FEAR OF GOD ES 19 Mar 17 1830 2 Sam 23:1 “These are the last words of David…” – not in the sense that they are his words at death-bed or before his last breath. • 1 Kings 2 mentions David’s last charge to his son Solomon and that might be his last personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lent, Time Apart

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2021
     | 3,382 views

    Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent?

    Prelude Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for prayer, fasting, meditation and reflection. Plan Let’s look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Your Visions, Dreams, And Actions

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2019
     | 5,100 views

    What are your visions, your plans, and actions to give purpose to your Christian life?

    Acts 2:1-15 describes the Holy Spirit revealed at Pentecost. When the day of Pentecost came, they (the Disciples) were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist