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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Strong In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 195 ratings
     | 50,945 views

    The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

    INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Deacons

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025
     | 198 views

    The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

    God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serve Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013
     | 5,868 views

    In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

    If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    One Day At A Time

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,019 views

    We often feel that we can’t be happy until we are in the “perfect place,” or God’s “perfect will.” If we wait around for the perfect moment, then we could miss those truly perfect opportunities. The perfect moment to serve is right now.

    I have entitled our message for this morning “One Day at a Time.” What I am going to share has to do with understanding God’s will for our life, and this is a subject matter that concerns each of us as believers. Henry Blackaby, in his book Experiencing God, says that all you have to do find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring To Give Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 286 views

    Investing your life for the cause of Christ invloves dedication, discipline and determination

    DARING TO GIVE Think for a moment of the most worthless or unnecessary purchase you made in 2024. Perhaps it was an electric shaver that you never use. Perhaps it was an article of clothing that you have never worn. It is important to realize that these items were not purchased with your money; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,012 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 7, 2020
     | 2,283 views

    About service to mankind and to our God.

    ** NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY. I want to share a special story. ILLUSTRATION: As the SS Dorchester move among the heavy seas of the North Atlanta they were they were with the men that they were charged with giving spiritual care. Down in the belly of the ship were four U.S. Army chaplains ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Every Member A Minister Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016
     | 9,275 views

    Unity, Service, The Body of Christ, Growth

    AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 815) May 22, 2016 Introduction: So the other day I get a call from the Church Research Group of America and one of their first questions is “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "when Praise Ain't Enough

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 249 views

    What if I told you that there are times when our praise actually becomes noise to God? What if our worship services can actually stink in His nostrils?

    “WHEN PRAISE AIN’T ENOUGH!” Tony – Study – Prayer – Meditation: August 2025 When God Calls Our Worship NOISE! Opening Scripture: Amos 5:21-23 (KJV) "I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies... Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life's Great Paradox

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

    Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship In The Gospel

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 10, 2024
     | 819 views

    Paul was thankful and joyful about the Philippian believers participation

    Fellowship in the Gospel Philippians 1:3-8 Good morning. When I first sensed the Lord’s calling for me to enter into full-time ministry, I had a lot of zeal and hope for all the Lord would do through me, to further His kingdom. Because I truly loved Jesus and I was not getting into ministry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2011
     | 6,691 views

    We cannot live a successful Christian life without the presence of and dependence on God’s Spirit.

    Romans 8:9-17 Introduction: A. When we talk about the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, we enter an area uncomfortable for some Christians. B. Charismatic groups give great emphasis to the work of the Spirit while mainline Protestant groups avoid over emphasis for fear it will lead them into worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Will Of God

    Contributed by John White on Jun 24, 2018
     | 6,454 views

    How To Know And Do God's Will

    Can We Know God’s Will? Psalm 143:10 “Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art] my God: thy spirit [is] good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” Psalm 40:7-8 “Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attitude Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2022
     | 2,716 views

    1) A Thankful Spirit (Romans 1:8), 2) A Concerned Spirit (Romans 1:9–10a), and finally 3) A Willing and Submissive Spirit (Romans 1:10b).

    Romans 1:8–10. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will ...read more

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