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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Bent Out Of Shape

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016
     | 9,076 views

    Jesus knew that rules are important, but he knew that the needs of people are more important. You and I need to learn that lesson as well. Whenever we see someone in need, the most important thing is to help them, no matter when or where it may be.

    To help you understand the importance of the reading we just heard from Luke’s Gospel, I’m going to do something unusual. I’m going to bend over. As you can see, this is not a very comfortable position for me. I could easily stay bent over like this for a few minutes, but what if ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sharing Faith On Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 22, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 19,755 views

    You can tell what’s important to someone by reading their Facebook. But what’s important to you? What would be the most important thing you’d post on your Facebook? Would it be Jesus? If so, how can you do that effectively?

    OPEN: On the way home from church a little girl who said, “Mom, I’ve been thinking.” The mother said, “Oh! About what?” The girl replied, “Well, my teacher this morning said God is bigger than we are. Is that true?” “Yes, that’s true,” the mother replied. “He also said that God lives within us. Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timing Is Everything. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,877 views

    Time is more important than we ever dreamed of.

    Intro: 1. Maddie cannot tell time, the other day she was wearing a watch. I asked her "Maddie, what time is it?" She looked at me kind of puzzled, just then Missi drove up to take her home. She smiled and confidently said, "It’s time for me to go home!" 2. We cannot imagine how confusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2019
     | 3,863 views

    Shema is one of the most import Jewish prayers. It is prayed twice daily. Let us look at the importance of this prayer in our lives. This message explores our personal relationship with God and others.

    Title: Lest You Forget Theme: Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deut 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! [11] (5) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (6) "And these words which I command you today shall be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Brought To Christ Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

    A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Love One Another? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,258 views

    We will learn today that there can be no mistake about the importance of love, remember this was written to a people who were severely persecuted for there faith, they were on the run, running for there lives, it is vitally important that true love exists

    Why Should we Love One another? 1 Peter 1:22-25 Introduction There is no greater force than love. If two people truly love each other, they will do anything for each other. There is no greater bond on earth than true love. This is especially true for believers. Why? Is there a difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,645 views

    The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

    Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law Of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2025
     | 356 views

    This is an expository sermon on this important passage by the Apostle Paul in the book of Galatians.

    July 6, 2025 Sermon - Galatians l 6:1-16 - The Law of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life” When you hear the word law, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a courtroom drama, a flashing red-and-blue light in your rearview mirror, or that one time you tried to talk your way out of a parking ticket. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unpacking

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 30, 2022
     | 3,573 views

    Sermon about the importance of leaving yesterday behind and moving forward in Christ.

    Unpacking Introduction Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022. You have prayed and sought God. 2021 had a full suitcase. It was packed full. Bursting at the seams. The past three years have been so full, its hard to tell how they could have held more. The Jan. 6 attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father's Day Message

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 115,502 views

    Christian fatherhood is an important part of God’s plan and design the family. Paul writes that there are three important functions that Christian fathers must carry out.

    Father’s Day Message Eph. 6:1-4 Well, today is Father’s Day and it is right that we should stop and honor Father’s. It is important that we take time to speak on the significance of fatherhood not only on special occasions like today, but as a matter of course because role of the father is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Man's Importunity Or God's Importunity

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    When the traditions of Jerusalem became more important than what Jesus had to say, it's time for them to take a closer look at what is important.

    JEREMIAH 35: 12-17 When you know who a person is, you’ll listen to them. If you listen to a person, you might believe what they are saying, so Jesus represented what he was saying with signs and wonders. Listen, Jesus wants us to listen- to do this is what he wants Jerusalem to do. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,978 views

    We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

    Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word-Centered Life

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2021
     | 3,850 views

    This sermon addresses the importance of scripture in the believer's life. Specifically it talks about the importance of a Transformative approach to reading the Bible as opposed to an Informative approach.

    Good morning. A quick question. By a show of hands, who loves reading scripture? That is good because I need some volunteers to read some passages from today’s sermon. Thanks for volunteering to read, if you were listening, you know that in some sense they are all connected because they speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Valentine Message-2006

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    To focus on the most important commandment that is to Love God with everything you have

    VALENTINE MESSAGE: 2006 George E. Crumbly SUN 2/12/2006 AM Humphrey UMC Humphrey Arkansas MATTHEW 22: 34-40 Matthew 22 Tuesday will be February 14 which we all know as “Valentine’s Day”. Looking back over so much tragedy that happened last year I do believe the majority of our nation does ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist