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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2020
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     | 7,059 views

    I am going to share with you some life changing truths about serving one another.

    Introduction This past Thursday we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. And I am going to use that day to illustrate how families have their own set of rules and guidelines that govern how they function. In some families, the parents fix the Thanksgiving meal for the children before they fix their own. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Your Duty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2019
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    Serving God is not over until they are shoveling dirt on your face.

    Doing Your Duty Luke 17: 5 - 10 Intro: During a tornado a mother was crying for help. It seems that her son was taken up into the tornado and blown away. The mother turned to heaven and shouted a prayer: “Please, Lord, bring back my son! He’s all I have. I’ll do anything to get him back.”--- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Savior - Supper - Symbol Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,247 views

    Before Jesus Ascended He left us with a picture of His atoning work on the cross. We call it the Lord’s Supper. It is a service in which we remember the most important act Jesus did for us. Note the three fundamental truths this event teaches us.

    THE SAVIOUR – SUPPER – SYMBOL I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 INTRODUCTION: Some people see only the facts but they never see the meaning behind the facts. They only see the literal, never the symbolic. Yet Jesus often times spoke in symbols (door, light, bread). He used many symbols to speak of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aquila And Priscilla: Serving God Together Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 16, 2017
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     | 36,709 views

    Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned in four NT books. They were a couple committed to God and ministered in several places with Paul. This sermon speaks to how a couple can maximize their usefulness for God's kingdom TOGETHER.

    Aquila and Priscilla: Serving God Together Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 16, 2017 [Adapted, but source unknown.] TEXT: Acts 18:1-3 – “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Sour A Celebration

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016
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    How we hinder the work of God in our lives

    How To Sour A Celebration Luke 15:25-31 I. DISTANCE CAN SOUR A CELEBRATION vs 25 Lisa always wants all her children in Church for her birthday. Our Heavenly Father longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Sent From God, Whose Name Was John

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    John the Baptist

    John 1:1-9,15-28 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John 1. A MAN - 1 Sam 17:10 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. (a) Of Dedication - Luke 3:2 the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    There Was A Man Sent From God, Whose Name Was John

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    John the Baptist

    John 1:1-9,15-28 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John The public ministry of John the Baptist was six months to a year at most. 1. THE MANDATE There was a man sent from God, whose name was John The Apostle John, unlike Luke, does not report any of John the Baptist's early life but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
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     | 8,718 views

    Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

    Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016
     | 9,253 views

    A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 29,933 views

    Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to doing the Lord's work. Let's see what the bible has to say about it.

    BE PREPARED Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. It's important to not dwell on the past or worry about the future but to be here now and enjoy the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serve Wholeheartedly Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 30, 2018
     | 19,569 views

    Christians are called to serve. A challenge to offer your life in service to Christ. Sermon #4 in the Series: Revive!

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 12, 2017 David Simpson Series: Revive! Sermon #4 Serve Wholeheartedly Ephesians 6:7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people…(Ephesians 6:7) Serve wholeheartedly. That’s our calling as Christians. We are called to serve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Least Shall Be Greatest Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 7, 2018
     | 11,777 views

    As Jesus and the disciples journeyed toward Capernaum, the disciples debated among themselves which of them was the greatest. knowing their discussion, Jesus taught a lesson on serving others. To have position in the kingdom, one must be willing to serve.

    The Least shall be Greatest Mark 9: 30-41 After delivering the young man from the unclean spirit, Jesus and His disciples have departed and are on their way back to Capernaum. As they journeyed, Jesus again reminded the disciples that he would be delivered into the hands of sinful men, die, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting God To The Test

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,713 views

    Put God to the test, He is ready and through His word He encourages us to. If we reap what we sow lets be sowers.

    Today we want to talk about Putting God to the test! Turn with me to Malachi 3:6-7 (NIV) 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Redemption At Hand-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 2,911 views

    4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,598 views

    A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

    Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist