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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Who Do You Serve? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008
     | 11,933 views

    We are destined to serve somebody or something. Do you really serve the true God?

    TEXT: ACTS 16:16-34 TITLE: “WHO DO YOU SERVE?” OPEN: A. A preacher meets an old friend from Bible college while at the North American Christian Convention. The old friend asks the preacher, “How many members are in your congregation?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Renewed Man

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 925 views

    Can you honestly say that you are living a life that is different from the world around you? Can you honestly say that your life displays Jesus Christ to the world?

    Opening Illustration: Story of Pastor David Wilkerson reached out to the gangs of New York in the hood, even risking his own life for bringing gang leaders like Nicky Cruz to Jesus Christ. He never lost heart. Introduction: This morning as we delve into Ephesians 4 by flagging the all-important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reap The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

    Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is A Treasure!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    LIFE is treasure. God has given us life to manage it, enjoy it, and experience a wholesome living. This opportunity of course is solely depends on us!

    Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call For Help Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    Paul shows us that it’s good to expresses our longing for Christian fellowship. We should have the humility to ask for help when we need it.

    A Call For Help II Timothy 4:9-15 Purpose: To describe Paul’s humble willingness to ask for help. Aim: I want the listener to see a need to be actively involved in serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: What is the difference between a contribution and a commitment? Perhaps I can best explain this by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Vessels Of Service

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    This is from a series based on our church mission statement "LOVE like Christ" V=vessels of service. I’ve used sermon central in my research.

    L.O.V.E like Christ being Vessels of Service Romans 12:1-5 Jay Davis Robison January 22, 2006 It started early this morning as people rolled out of bed For some it started a little after 5 as they got ready Our Praise team was here at 8:45 SS teachers worked all wk gave it 1 more look raring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feast Of Trumpets Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,598 views

    This message shows the prophetic significance of the Feast of Trumpets

    The Feast of Trumpets Text: Leviticus 23:23-25 Introduction: We come now to the fifth feast of Israel, the Feast of Trumpets. This is the first of the autumn feasts, and its significance relates not to Christ’s first advent, but in some way to His Second Coming. The autumn feasts picture events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inheritance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    A sermon on our inheritance based on Ephesians 1:11

    Sermon for 3/8/2009 Inheritance from Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: A. After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it The only reason you married me is because my grandfather left me $10 million." "Don’t be ridiculous!" she yelled. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Your Place Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 10, 2009
     | 5,863 views

    How do you get a sense of well being, identity and purpose? Is it by how you feel inside and how you compare to others outside? Paul gives us some wonderful advice on how to deal with this as a member of the body of Christ.

    Last time we talked about how to respond to God’s mercy—by making ourselves available to God by putting ourselves on the altar as a living sacrifice, shunning the molding of the world on our character externally, while embracing the transformation of our character internally by the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Reconciled To God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 14, 2023
     | 1,388 views

    It is amazing that God purposed to reconcile man unto Himself before man or woman was created.

    Reconciled to God by Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. God’s Word needs no embellishment. 1. As an aspiring songwriter years ago, I used to constantly work on hooks. 2. Hooks are catchy phrases or clever word spins used to get the attention of the listener whether it be a publisher, an artist, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023
     | 3,274 views

    The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

    HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Our Life

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,341 views

    I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. Let's see if we can discover why and how Jesus is our life.

    JESUS IS OUR LIFE I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. I was talking with another person just recently who was mentioning a video they had watched about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
     | 46,343 views

    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Importance Of Explaining The Scripture. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 13, 2021
     | 2,023 views

    (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: in case you are wondering: a mistake was made and the passage I was given to speak on does not truly match the title of the talk!

    Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 26-32. SERMON OUTLINE: Meet the Cast: (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. (2). King Agrippa. (3). The Apostle Paul. Meet the Need: (1). “It is the Bible that gives our message its content” (vs 26&27). (2). “It is the Bible that gives our message its ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Who Is On The Lord's Side? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2019
     | 16,429 views

    1. We must not back away from Jesus. 2. We must not betray Jesus. 3. We must believe in Jesus.

    Who Is on the Lord's Side? The Gospel of John John 6:51-71 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2016 (Revised August 16, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. At the beginning of this chapter, Jesus multiplied five small loaves of bread and two little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist