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  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Importance Of A Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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    Our children stand for something. They stand for the kind of dependence and helplessness and need and insufficiency and faith that his required of adults to enter the kingdom of God. Like Jesus said, “To such as there belongs the kingdom.”

    The Importance of Our Youth Ministry Mark 10:13-16 Intro Two young children were talking to each other about parent problems one day. One of them complained to the other saying, “First they teach you to talk, then they teach you to walk, and as soon as you learn how to do both, they tell you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Important Is The Blood?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2008
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    A look at the Blood of Jesus and what its importance is to the Christian.

    How important is the Blood of Jesus? Hebrews 9:11-26 Note: This is not only a salvation message, but a life application message for Christians who have forgotten the simple truth of the cross, and the need for shedding of blood. Introduction This morning, we are going to examine the reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Being Paul Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 4,516 views

    God will use your past history, good, bad and even what you see as irrelevant to further the Gospel in your life today.

    The Apostle Paul has been accused of not being the real thing. Paul is being accused of not being authentic, he is accused of being a slick salesman rather than a true disciple. Is Paul reliable? Is Paul authentic? Are his writings to be taken seriously? Can we trust Paul and his understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
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     | 9,783 views

    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Eldridge avatar

    Importance Of Clear Vision Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

    Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Is Baptism Really That Important? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    The message examines baptism from a historical and Scriptural standpoint.

    A minister in Abilene, Texas tells the story of an unusual event that took place in their baptistery. He was sitting in his office studying when he began to hear some commotion coming from the auditorium. At first he ignored it until he heard someone yell, “There’s a lady trying to drown herself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    The Importance Of Being Holy

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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     | 7,707 views

    Being Holy - a sermon describing the attributes of holiness.

    The Importance of Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 August 13, 2006 AM I don’t know about each one of you, I can only speak for myself. It has become increasingly hard over time to live the life that God would have each one of us to in the world today. People are hard to deal with. The temptation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "The Importance Of The Nail

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,753 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday

    All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "The Importance of the Nail" 20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Most Important Birth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    The most important birth was Jesus’ birth. Let’s consider: 1- the time came 2- the birth happened 3- the inn refused

    INTRO.- ILL.- Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you’re the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Powell avatar

    What Is Important To You?

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
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     | 4,300 views

    When all around is shaken, God is our firm foundation.

    What is important to you? Heb 12:18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, Heb 12:19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Most Important Ingredient

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
     | 3,038 views

    A Message on Christian Love. Expanded outline.

    THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT - 1 Corinthians 13 This is a chapter we are all familiar with. I have preached on it before. I read a good portion of it in Dan & Elizabeth’s wedding yesterday. You’ve heard it. But it is also a chapter that is often taken out of context. From this letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Stringer avatar

    The Most Important Gift Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007
     | 4,664 views

    Before we can give of our time, treasures, talents, etc... we must give ourselves to God!

    THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT II Corinthians 8:1-15 Introduction: 1. We are in the midst of stewardship emphasis month. 2. How many want to be a poor steward in any area of your life? Hopefully not any! 3. We all want to be good stewards–how do we learn? 4. By studying other good stewards! 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

    (Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timmy Gibson avatar

    Important Safeguards For Life Series

    Contributed by Timmy Gibson on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,400 views

    2 Things that will help us all avoid the pitfalls in life.

    TITLE: 2 Important Safeguards in Life WELCOME: Good morning! Welcome to Olathe Life Fellowship. Thank you for choosing to spend a part of your weekend with us here this morning. The ushers are coming down the aisle to pass out our Sunday morning attendance sheets. If you are a first time guest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Most Important Thing

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,660 views

    When we're tempted to focus on lesser things than the cross of Christ, Paul's closing argument in Galatians is a helpful reality check.

    Yesterday 15 of us from this church gathered to pray and then to go out into the community. 12 in total went out and 3 stayed back both to pray for the teams that went out and to prepare a remarkably yummy lunch for the team on its return. We went out in teams of 2, and we went out for one reason. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational