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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

    TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding A Heart For Service

    Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

     FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willful Sin, Or Service

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    This sermon addresses how we cannot sow to the nature of the flesh and expect to reap from the Spirit.

    WILLFUL SIN OR SERVICE Text: Romans 6:3-14, 20-23 When I used to be a sales clerk at Spencers (now closed) at Outlet Marketplace adjacent to Carowinds in Fort Mill, S.C. I used to get into disagreements with my fellow employees. Most of them had what I like to call an "inoculation theology" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Divorce And Christian Service

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

    (The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service Contract—2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    A description of the willful commitment entered into by God’s people to serve their God exclusively. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

    SERVICE CONTRACT-II—Joshua 24:14-28 A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside committal service at a small country cemetery in the country. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because sadly, the deceased had no family or friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunrise Service

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 23,377 views

    A message for an Easter sunrise service

    I. THE EMPTY TOMB – Luke 24:1-12 II. THE ROAD TO EMMAUS – LUKE 24:13-35 A. Emmaus was about seven miles away. B. As they communed and reasoned Jesus drew near, but they didn’t know him. C. The disciples were: 1. Sad about the death of Jesus. 2. Disillusioned because they thought he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

    March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Empowering The Individual For Service Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    Part of series on the church and its calling

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For... Empowers the Individual for Ministry” TEXT: ACTS 18- 24-28 We’ve been doing a series on “The Church You’ve Always Longed For.” More important, we are trying to get a sense about the church God has always longed for. What is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together In Service Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

    2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Noel avatar

    No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

    “No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Julian avatar

    Secret Service Citizens Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    Jesus addresses the Kingdom Citizen on how to serve all of those we come into contact with.

    Secret Service Citizens The APPEAL to do good works IT APPLIES TO EVERY BELIEVER -all 4 verses addresses the fact that we are to "do charitable deeds" IT AFFECTS EVERYONE -our charitable deeds are to be done to the Christian AND the non-Christian... noone is exempt The "ARGUMENT" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Secret Service

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

    Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Service Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    To see Jesus’ service and increase our commitment

    “THE WONDER OF HIS SERVICE” LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This summer our youth are going on a mission trip to Mexico. Our youth minister, Doug and his “right hand lady” in this endeavor, Diane Sutton, wondered if they would get enough sponsors to go on a hot, dirty and hard trip like this. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Missionary Commissioning Service

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,390 views

    This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

    November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

    (Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed