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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Marks Of Servant Leaders

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,409 views

    In too many of our Churches we have to strong of leadership. That is possible. In too many of our Churches we have to weak of following. That is possible, isn’t it? And what Paul lays out for us this morning in the worship services are some responsibili

    Marks of A Servant Leader/Follower 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 There is a term that I find used in the New Testament Scripture, which is used of all Christians. It is the term brother. That in the writings of the apostle Paul, even though he uses terms like saints and servants, the most frequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2024
     | 2,324 views

    There is a difference between being a leader and seeking power.

    Leadership Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Christian Leadership / Mark 10:41–45 Jesus offers us a better way to lead. INTRODUCTION - The topic at hand today is one that I love to discuss: the subject of leadership. - When the disciples were with Jesus, they thought Jesus would be a worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023
     | 2,212 views

    This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

    Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Healthy Church: One That Worships Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    A healthy church, no matter the set up, the music, the leader, the words, or the atmosphere... will be one that worships in the Spirit, in Holiness, At All Times, and in Humility.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT WORSHIPS REVELATION 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION... God I Wish You Had Been There After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today—but I wish you had been there!” READ REVELATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    10 Ways To Recognize True Love

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    This world has some distorted views about what true love is. Agape love transcends the trite emotionalism and sensuality we are taught.

    Ten Ways to Recognize True Love I Corinthians 13:4-7 Preached Sunday, January 19, 2003 – PM Service Introduction: This morning we were reminded of the fact that love is needed in all of our Christian activities. We saw that a soul winner without love is just noisy. We saw that even if a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

    I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Parable Of The Three Baseball Fans

    Contributed by James Chandler on May 19, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 18,621 views

    This is a parable that I created to illustrate the different types of people responding to Christ.

    The Parable of the Three Baseball Fans I Corinthians 9:24-27 NOTE: Before I entered the auditorium, I changed into a baseball uniform. As the organist played and the people sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” I entered the auditorium and walked up on stage. I loved seeing the surprised look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Proactive Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    1 or 7 in series on Personal Change

    Be Proactive Proverbs 29:18 In most dictionaries you won’t find our word of emphasis though it is used in most management literature. It means more than merely taking initiative. It means that we are responsible for our own individual lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I'm Not A Used Car Salesman!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    I’ve got a deal for you today! There are ten "sale’s pitches" that can be found in this text. Ten reasons to come to Christ!

    Introduction: “I’ve got a deal for you today!” Every Wednesday night the praise team of Church has a rehearsal time as we go over the music for the coming Sunday morning. Our music director, Dan Iams, is young in the Lord, and I have tried to teach him many of the old hymns and new choruses. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Thompson avatar

    The 3 Doors In Revelation

    Contributed by Greg Thompson on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,504 views

    Our Job as Christians

    The 3 doors in revelations Rev 4:1 Introduction: How many of you remember the game show let’s make a deal? A lot of times a person would win a prize and then have a chance to exchange it for what was behind the curtain or door. Here in revelation we see 3 doors 1) is an open door for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What's Inside Of A Gift?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    What’s inside most gifts? Love, time and physical labor to pay for the gift; Plus, hopefully, something the recipient needed.

    What’s Inside of a Gift? John 4:10 (Use a nice wrapped gift for visual) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    I Will Ask You A Question

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013
     | 3,826 views

    To show that we need to know who called us and respond appropriately.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who called you? Who asked you to be here? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to know who called us and respond appropriately. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:29 (Amplified Bible) 11:29 Jesus told them, I will ask you a question. Answer Me, and then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Call Upon The Lord Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015
     | 12,597 views

    The process for becoming people who call upon the Lord

    ROMANS 10:13-15 "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Foolish Christians

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013
     | 2,480 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Contentment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 2,540 views

    To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Paul's contentment? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:8 (Amplified Bible) But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal