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Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post Resurrection Blessings By Jesus Christ

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Apr 14, 2018

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| 9,733 views

Jesus came to save sinners and provide other blessings. He accomplished his mission, declaring "It is finished". This sermon focuses on the blessings Jesus provided (and still provides) after his glorious resurrection

POST-RESURRECTION BLESSINGS FROM JESUS CHRIST Jesus Christ can be aptly described as an embodiment of unrivaled blessings. Every facet of his life (pre incarnate, incarnate, when under arrest, in trial, on the cross, in the grave, in resurrection, in ascension and in heaven, etc) was full of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ends Of Family Institution, With Observations On Tbe Importance Of Educ Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 31, 2004

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This Sermon is #21 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXI. The Ends of Family Institution, with observations on the Importance of Education. Malachi ii,15. "And did not he make one? Ye had he the residue of the Spirit. And ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Points

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 128 ratings

| 7,654 views

Patience is needed to accomplish great things.

Turning Points Phil 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure as a final outcome to his efforts. Before he successfully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003

based on 195 ratings

| 29,727 views

Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Contributed by Skillful Shepherd on Feb 21, 2009

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Sermon on Luke 8:4-15 - Birds, Rocks, Thorns

Luke 8:4-15 (Matt 13:1-23; Mk 4:1-20) Birds, rocks, thorns INTRODUCTION ILL -- It depends what you are listening to Chuck Swindoll told this story: An Red Indian was walking in downtown New York City alongside a friend who was a resident of the city. Right in the center of Manhattan, the Indian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Mentoring On And On Ad Infinitum Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2012

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Mentoring what is it all about, learning, teaching, being part of a community that learns from others. This is an introduction to our next series.

Let me tell you a bit of a story! When I was a young bloke I decided I needed a way to make a living so I did what was the usual back in the day and looked in the paper and applied for a few jobs, well quite a few. I finally got this job as an apprentice electrician. The truth of the whole thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 7,029 views

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 42 – 50

Mark 9: 42 – 50 Pass The Salt Please 42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Overcoming Life’s Disasters Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 25, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 12,106 views

Learning to maintain integrity and resisting the urge to blame God during a disaster in life.

TEXT: JOB 1:13-19; 2:7-9 Objective: To help the listener learn to maintain their integrity and resist the urge to blame God during a disaster in life. INTRODUCTION: I conclude my series today on Moving Forward in Life. We have learned how to overcome disappointments and difficulties. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19, Job 1:20-22, Job 2:7-9, Job 23:10, Job 27:4, Job 19:25, Matthew 11:28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022

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Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 17:31, 2 Kings 2:21, Genesis 19:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Soul Patrol Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 5,923 views

A sermon on how God heals the painful "holes" in our lives.

We are getting ready to embark on a journey That will: Provoke Cut Hurt Heal Victory Be deep INTRO: My kids and I watched a movie a couple years ago entitled "Holes" These young boys / for some crime / were sent to a reform boys camp To dig holes in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving As An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

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Giving to God is an act of worship and faith in Him

I. Our Giving is to God (vs. 22-23) A. Giving to God vs. Giving to the church - When we give to the church we retain some ownership of our giving - When we give to God we would not dare try to own it any longer - Giving is a sacred Holy act not an obligation to be fulfilled B. Giving also affects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

based on 5 ratings

| 7,082 views

There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being There Is Everything

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

| 5,117 views

A sermon about the sacrament of the Eucharist

Some of you will know I am a football supporter. And I’m talking about proper football, the type you actually play with your feet. (Although I do also like some of the oval ball offshoots, in which you are allowed to carry the ball.) The club I support is West Ham United Football Club (or West Ham ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

What Will Heaven Be Like? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

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You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do.

1. Will I be able to do everything in Heaven? a. The curse and limitation of the fall will be removed. You will not be unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden. Heaven is likened unto a garden (Rev. 21:23 – 22:6). b. You will be able to do “exceedingly, abundantly, above” what you are now able to do. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

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