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    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 22, 2006
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     | 5,345 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
     | 25,377 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
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    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
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    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
     | 1,685 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 Bold In The Battle Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2024
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     | 3,736 views

    Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.

    Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being There Is Everything

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
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    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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    Intimacy With Christ--How Close Do You Want To Get

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
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    God calls us in order for us to be in a personal relationship with Him. Why is it that we want to keep Christ at a distance in our lives.

    Not A Fan: Choosing Intimacy 1/21/2018 Psalm 139:1-18 Luke 7:36-50 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are in our third message in our series Not A Fan. We have looked at “Fan or Follower”, an “Open Invitation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fearlessly Proclaiming God's Word

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 2, 2016
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    Like Paul we need to pray that we as His ambassadors do not water down the word of God in our lives to appease our culture but instead fearlessly proclaim the truth to all we meet.

    FEARLESS PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE (Ephesians 6:18-20) • Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, the one called to proclaim the Gospel message to the Gentile people asked the church of Ephesus for prayer that he might fearlessly proclaim the Gospel message. • In the sermon I am going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Radical

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 26, 2022
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    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 Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,198 views

    The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

    Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A True Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 32,126 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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    God Remains A Mystery, Even Though He Reveals Himself To Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,723 views

    A sermon for Trinity Sunday, Series B

    Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow your self-revelation that we receive from you. Keep us open minded, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Read By The Word

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 2,410 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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 996 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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