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  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Being Tenacious And Standing Firm In Our Service To God

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 20, 2024
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    In a world filled with distractions, challenges, and uncertainties, it is crucial that we remain steadfast in our faith.

    Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do You Love Me? A Call To Faithful Service

    Contributed by Vern Reynolds on Mar 21, 2025
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    This sermon aligns with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, emphasizing Sabbath-keeping, the Three Angels’ Messages, and readiness for Christ’s return, while staying rooted in John 21:15-19. It’s designed for approximately a 30-minute delivery with a conversational, yet reverent tone.

    Introduction Greetings, church family, visitors and those watching online now or in the future! Happy Sabbath and what a privilege it is to gather here on this holy day, the day set apart by the Creator, to worship Him, to reflect on His Word but mostly to spend time with Him and build on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • AKINSANYA ADUBI avatar

    Requirements For Holy Communion Service (Accompanied With Prayer Points)

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Apr 18, 2025
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    We observe Holy Communion or the LORD Supper in our different churches as a memorial of our Lord Jesus taking our sins away. However, there are certain things expected of us to have a good and an acceptable Holy Communion Service or the Lord’s Supper.

    Exodus 12:1-28 (NKJV) “12 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,886 views

    God calls us to judge ourselves before we worship, or face His judgement because we dishonoured Him. The judgement revolves around recognition of the Body of Christ, the people of God.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-32 JUDGEMENT DAY “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Till Christ Comes

    Contributed by Jason Spangler on Jul 4, 2006
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    Your work reflects who your are, so put forth the greatest effort to make the most impact in your work by following Paul’s example to the Thessalonians; remember, vocation is ministry more so that ministry is vocation

    2 Thessalonians 3: 6-15 Title: Work till Christ comes: “do what is right” Introduction: How does Eschatology, the theology concerning the second coming, the Parousia (pah-ro̅o̅-seeʹuh), affect our behavior? • Talk of the end of the world tend to make people behave strangely; we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
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    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Servant Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    Peter's example in this text reveals to us some qualities of who a servant is and what a servant does.

    * Concept of serving others and God is woven throughout Scripture * Why serving others/God is important: - It's commanded (Gal. 5:13) - Service to God is linked to worship (Matt. 4:10) - When we serve others, we are actually serving God (Matt. 25:40) - When we serve others, we follow Jesus' example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Servants And Stewards

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
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    We are called to follow Jesus, let us choose to answer as did Joshua and Paul and choose to be His faithful servant and steward.

    Servants and Stewards 10/11/09 AM Text: Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Introduction: This past Friday Robyn and I met together, which as Elders we do on occasion, and we were sitting at the table in the “high school” classroom discussing the state and affairs of the congregation. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What A Servant Looks Like

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011
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    Walking with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, we have the opportunity to see what the servants heart looks like, especially under pressure

    Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Intro: Last week sermon might have been a little overwhelming. 1. whenever we hold up Jesus as the model, we can get a little anxious 2. seems to be an example that we cannot achieve. 3. but this very next little passage gives us some very practical counsel as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Serving Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,390 views

    If Jesus came to serve others, this should settle the matter for us.

    Matthew 20:28 "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Galatians 5:13 "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Grace And Good Works Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 3,141 views

    We are Saved in order to do good works.

    Grace and good works. – Ephesians 2:8-10 “Rich” Video by Rob Bell – Nooma series Ephesians 2:8-10 (Today’s New International Version) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are ...read more

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    Following Jesus Into Good Works

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 2,475 views

    Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

    Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

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  • Michael Luke avatar

    So, What Now?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

    “SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    When Jesus Touches…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

    When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 40,040 views

    Working together to build the church.

    Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist