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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,633 views

    Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood.

    TEXT: Isaiah 42:1 TITLE: SERVANTHOOD (Jesus our Example) Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood. The entire story of Jesus is the story of a servant. The suffering servant of Isaiah 53 was a “righteous servant”: “He shall see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Strong & Courageous Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,293 views

    Be Bold in your Actions for Christ!

    BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS Boldness in Action JOSHUA 1:1-18 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Desire To Reproduce Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 6,522 views

    Evangelism, discipleship, winning the lost

    A DESIRE TO REPRODUCE John 15:1-9 June 6, 2010 Introduction: I have a really difficult question I want to ask you this morning. And it’s not one of those rhetorical ones, but one I would really like you to consider deeply. Here it is… “Can you become a Christian and have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conflict: The Heart Of Conflict Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,813 views

    Conflict is inevitable. Watch your heart in a conflict. Focus on the heart of the matter. Seek to please the heart of Christ.

    Just like to share with you a funny story at the start. A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Devil’s Devices:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,814 views

    Satan is the greatest enemy of the saint.

    THE DEVIL’S DEVICES: Today we’ll talk for a little while to do with the fact that Satan is the greatest enemy of the saint. 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES." "Satan" means "adversary, which is an enemy " our KJV, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 73,166 views

    This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

    “What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Love

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
     | 10,122 views

    God comes TO you and He comes FOR you. Let this two simple truths encourage you to trust in His faithfulness and goodness. He has never and will never leave you. He is always for you, and not against you.

    John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. • The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. • Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. • Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, and how John ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing Firm In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019
     | 10,586 views

    We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

    Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Slow Down Your ‘hyperliving’ Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    We need to take time to be with Jesus and listen; slow down and be in His presence

    "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Martha, Martha, Martha!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    We live in a world where everything is frantic, controlled by schedules - we need to take time to listen

    "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,657 views

    Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

    He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Traits Of A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 74,490 views

    “What makes a good soldier?” I believe that there are three common traits that every good soldier possesses which are necessary in our lives if we are to be good soldiers for the Lord – Fidelity, Focus, and the ability to Follow Orders.

    Three Traits of a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Introduction: As we think of soldiers past, who have sacrificed so valiantly, I want you to realize that if you are a Christian you too are a soldier, a soldier in the army of the Lord. Looking at our country’s soldiers past and present I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering The Unconquerable

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,893 views

    Jerusalem, in the hands of the Jebusites, represents for every child of God, those “unconquerable things” that has taken up residence in our lives.

    INTRO: 1. When we think of Jerusalem we think of it as the pearl and glory of all Israel. a. No other place in the world is considered as sacred by so many as is Jerusalem. (Three world Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islamics) b. Few places in the world has there been more blood-shed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Needs Intercessors

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    Here are examples of prayers that God answered and saved people from wrecks, overturned war battles, and stopped missionaries from being executed! Intercessory prayer works and God needs more intercessors so His will can be accomplished!

    GOD NEEDS INTERCESSORS Ezekiel 22:30-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Country Church Stewardship 1. The pastor of a tiny country church was struggling with a shortage of tithes and offerings. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that the person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 2 - Rain Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014
     | 12,510 views

    It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

    Living Through The Nothings Pt. 2 - Rain Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You work for an hour on your car, you have sweat, blood and tears in the repair ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal