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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Importance Of A Gentle Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010
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    Only as we learn to live with a gentle spirit can we realize the completenss of our Christianity.

    The Importance of a Gentle Spirit Matthew 5:5 INTRODUCTION Aristotle was a great Greek thinker and philosopher of the fourth century B. C. For him, the virtues of life were always defined as the mean between an excess and a lack of that virtue. He saw courage as the mean between cowardliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 30, 2010
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    The condition of our hearts is of utmost importance for what we think will erupt in actions.

    The Importance of a Pure Heart Matthew 5:8 All of us are familiar with the purpose of a greenhouse. People who have greenhouses are usually in the business of selling flowers or other shrubbery or just want one so they can keep flowers year round. The temperature, of course, is warmer in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Important Earthquakes

    Contributed by Dick Terry on Mar 2, 2010
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    There were two important earthquakes during Jesus' generation.

    Notice these two important earthquakes during Jesus' generation. I. The earthquake at Jesus' crucifixion. A. Notice the death of Jesus. B. Notice the division of the temple curtain. C. Notice the dead were raised. D. Notice the declaration of the centurion. II. The earthquake at Jesus' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 25, 2010
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    A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

    When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Symbols Are Important

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 16, 2009
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    What role Christian symbols play in society.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Water Baptism

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 29, 2009
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    Discusses the basic tenant of water baptism and why we should be baptized in water.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER BAPTISM ROMANS 6:1-11 INTRO. – Baptism is taught clearly in Scripture and since the Scriptures are the best and most obvious authority on any issue, especially this one, let’s use them for our guide on this issue as well. I. THE MANDATE OF WATER BAPTISM A. As you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Remembering The Important Things" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 31, 2005
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    As we gather to receive communion, what things should we remember?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 3, 2005 Daylight Savings Time Begins Communion Sunday “Remembering the Important Things” Luke 22:1-20 INTRODUCTION: We had a speaker at our school one day who had lived in Duncan Falls when he was in the third grade. I didn’t recognize his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Most Important Thing Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
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    A sermon series on Job

    God is Good…All the Time! “The Most Important Thing” Job 19:17-27 There are a lot of trivial facts floating around in our world. These are sometimes called “useless facts.” While all these statements are fact, they probably won’t change your life. Here’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of 2nd Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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    Worship is putting God where He deserves: First! …which means everything else takes 2nd! In a day when red ribbons don’t impress many, the Bible sets a different tone. Let’s take a look at some wonderful 2nds...

    Hebrew 11:1-3, 6 – Faith is…putting God where He deserves…First! * …which means everything else takes 2nd! * Faith is believing God is – creation, conscience, word * That He is at work – circumstances, cause / effect, family, finances, future Ecc. 7:8 Famous 2nd’s (good/bad both) * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
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    All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

    How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Importance Of The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
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    Delineates why the concept of the Virgin Birth is important to every Christian. And shows how modern critics disparagement of this doctrine leads to further digression from the faith "once delivered to the saints."

    TITLE: The Importance of the Virgin Birth TEXT: Luke 1:26-35 INTRO: In the twentieth century theological institutions began to drift left and they cast doubt on a literal virgin birth. Historical criticism began to undermine biblical authority. Modern heretics like retired Episcopal bishop John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    A Very Important Question

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
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    Do I love the church more than I love Jesus and lost people?

    Dangerous. That word describes a certain strip of seacoast. Shipwrecks were numerous there. Some folks that lived in that area were greatly concerned about the loss of human life so they built a crude little lifesaving station. The building wasn’t much. It was really just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Importance Of Spiritual Food Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2016
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    Jesus says, “I am the bread of the life” … He is what you are needing! Manna will perish, things we desire will perish, but God is eternal/forever. The challenge for us is: Do we know how to give other people what is needed?

    The Importance of Spiritual food John 6:25-35 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Let’s dive right in tonight and examine the importance of spiritual food ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 3, 2015
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    “But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God”. (1 Cor. 1:24)

    Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Matt. 10:37-42 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Was Most Important... Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2015
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    What was most important... still is!

    Title: What Was Most Important Text: I Corinthians 15:1-9 Thesis: What was most important, still is! I passed on to you what was most important and what has also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he raised from the dead on the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational