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  • Paul Norwood avatar

    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011
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     | 8,143 views

    To encourage audience to be servants.

    “Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Excited

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Sharing our faith

    INTRO: Have you ever been so excited about something that you told complete strangers the good news? I’ve seen people go around in an excited manner telling people that the Twins won (people they don’t even know). I remember when Felicia was born. I went around telling strangers what had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,011 views

    Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

    A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2013
     | 5,072 views

    Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, the Festival of the Christian Home (Mother's Day), Year C, 2013

    John 17: 20 - 26 / Being One Intro: I begin this morning with 4 questions. I want you to raise your hand if you know the answers: 1) What is my full name? 2) Can you name any school that I have attended? 3) What is my favorite color? 4) What is my favorite book of the Bible? Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,255 views

    A brief discription of what servanthood should really mean.

    In this day of “It’s all about me” philosophy we find many Christian ministries strongly emphasizing the things we are promised that we have as a Christian. So much so, that some are led to believe that everything in the Christian walk revolves around the individual and all the focus should be on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,231 views

    Everyone of us has the capability of displaying a spirit of generosity & kindness & goodness. There are other moments when we are hateful & hostile & greedy. And in each of us are those 2 diverse natures.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) Years ago, when our children were small, I learned a lot about being a parent. But then, as they got older, I began to forget what it was like to have young children around the house. But now, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 26, 2019
     | 4,008 views

    In Corinth the Lord’s Supper had become a place where privilege and class diversity was causing division. Through Paul’s rebuke we are called to examine whether our participation in the Lord’s Supper is unworthy.

    Message 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Being Community The church in Corinth is well known as a church with issues. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and read about an issue they were having with the Lord’s Supper. The news of Lord Supper chaos has come to Paul from Corinth through “some from Chloe’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019
     | 3,837 views

    We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

    Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,600 views

    There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

    Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being There Is Everything

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
     | 5,198 views

    A sermon about the sacrament of the Eucharist

    Some of you will know I am a football supporter. And I’m talking about proper football, the type you actually play with your feet. (Although I do also like some of the oval ball offshoots, in which you are allowed to carry the ball.) The club I support is West Ham United Football Club (or West Ham ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being A True Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,940 views

    God has specific requirements for acceptable worship.

    Being a True Worshipper John 4:20-26 FCF: We are all created with a propensity to worship. Proposition: Because acceptable worship is through Christ, we must worship Him in spirit and truth. Scripture Introduction: We were created to worship God, yet we often spend more time each week in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Radical

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 26, 2022
     | 951 views

    Reform is what Jesus was looking for. He was called a radical. The Pharisees took notice of what He was doing. Corruption was destroying Judaism. Is it happening to Christianity today? When humans create an organization eventually corruption sneaks in.

    Being a Radical John 4:1-6 Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz John 4:1 And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John. 2 Yet Jesus himself did not baptize but his disciples. 3 And he left Judaea, and went again into Galilee. 4 And in going, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being Read By The Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 2,339 views

    Kierkegaard once said, "When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, ‘It is talking to me, and about me.’” Is the Word challenging you? Convicting you? Bringing your life into alignment with God?

    BEING READ BY THE WORD Heb. 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A LAWYER GOES TO HEAVEN 1. A lawyer dies and goes to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argues. “I’m too young to die. I’m only fifty five.” 2. “Fifty five?” says Saint Peter. “No, according to our calculations, you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Zealous For The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 930 views

    Encourages believers to recognize when their zeal for the Lord is waning, and to seek rejuvenation and strength from God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Our topic today is a crucial one, because it's about our zeal for the Lord - recognizing when it's drying up, rejuvenating it, and relying on the Lord for strength. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church ...read more

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    “be Responsive” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    Malachi calls the people of his day to be responsive to the love of God.

    What we are told in verse one is all we have about the prophet Malachi. Other prophetic books often tell when the prophet wrote, that is, during the reigns of a certain kings. But, apparently, there were no kings in Israel in Malachi’s day - they appear to be a thing of the past. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist