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Christ Likeness As A Strategy For Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

Does our Christianity show in our behavior?

Christ Likeness as a Strategy for Mission This month, we are deliberating on the theme of Christ Likeness as a strategy for mission. This is a topic that is very personal to me, and I will explain that in a minute. This is what I begin with, in all my workshops on personality and Servant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Praise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Living in a relationship with a God who is present and powerful results in lives of thankfulness and praise.

Psalm 113:1-9 “A Life of Praise” INTRODUCTION As most of you know, I’m not a big sports fan, especially of professional sports both college and pro leagues. My mother was a huge sports fan and my sons are fans, but the gene skipped a generation when it came to me. As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing But Trash Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 9, 2015

Wouldn't it be horrible to have to keep all our trash and haul it around for ourselves?

“Jesus 101: Nothing But Trash” Is. 53:1-12 Every Thursday evening Barb and I pull trash duty – we put all our trash and garbage in the big brown container and place it by the street. Friday, trash haulers come by and carry it all away to a place designed to dispose of nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 9, 2009

What kind of steward are you in the Kingdom of God?

Stewardship 01/18/04 AM Text/Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Introduction Ill: A wealthy businessman from Texas was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on his birthday. As his business travels took him around the world, he would always search to find something truly remarkable to give to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Will Be Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Slave For Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva

A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Title Or A Towel? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011

Message about being a servant in the kingdom of God.

Note: This is a message originally preached by David Kemp from the Fort Mill Church of God. It made a big impact on me and I used it and changed it to fit the church I pastor. I thought it was worth sharing. Title: A Title or a Towel! - Servant hood Text: John 13:3-5; 12-15 Thesis: We need to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-15

Denomination: Church Of God

“stepping Up To The Plate!” Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

Ephesians 4:14-15 “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Undeserved Turned To Glory Series

Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011

The Analysis of the life of Ruth as set forth in book bearing her name will enable us to see how God works in the life of those who trusts in Him.

Amor Dee Text: Ruth 1-4 Sermon Structure: Analytical Subject: The Life of Ruth Theme: The Analysis of the Life of Ruth Title: Undeserved Turned to Glory Intro: Greetings… Text… Title… Prayer… How many of us here, did see people who are not talented, not so intelligent, not so wealthy yet reached ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marks Of An Effective Minister Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

16th in the series dealing with Paul's example of an effective ministry. From his testimony about himself I draw several critical elements that should characterized any effective ministry of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians Series #16 “Marks of an Effective Minister” Eph 3:1-13 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 Hope of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Believe In Footwashing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2014

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I Believe in Footwashing John 13:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/footwashing.html Jesus does an object lesson. It's a visual expression of a spiritual truth. A lesson in Humility 1. The Lord's example. Consider the culture of that day. When someone visited your house, it was customary to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

On Being Second String

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

I’d Like To Do Something For God, But I Don’t Feel Up To The Task Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2014

A look at how we've been appointed to service and how Jesus helps us succeed in that.

“I DON'T FEEL UP TO THE TASK": Jesus has appointed you to service. - 1 Timothy 1:12d. - Matthew 10:42; Mark 10:43-44; John 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:7. a. Service for everyone. - Some think that only pastors and deacons are to serve. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Angels - Ministering Spirits

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 7, 2013

To show that angels are sent out by the LORD JESUS to serve those who inherited salvation.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's angels ministering you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that angels are sent out by the LORD JESUS to serve those who inherited salvation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:14 (Amplified Bible) 1:14 Are not the angels all ministering spirits ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal