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  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

    (Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Give Me That Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 38,798 views

    I know people say we have to change because of the times but I serve a savior who never changes and neither do His principles.

    GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Text James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” A person must keep himself unspotted from the world. Pure religion does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    A narrative retelling of Peter’s breakfast with Jesus that leads fallen disciples to declare their love for Him, receive His forgiveness and a new assignment to serve Him.

    Text: John 21:4-19 Title: Breakfast with Jesus – or – A New Assignment for a Fallen Disciple Series: Conversations with Jesus (C) Topic: Christian Living Theme: Christian Living & Failure Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness Calling God’s people in my care to tell Jesus that they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Teary Eyes, Stumbling Feet, Hands Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    Deepseated shame and objective guilt arise from a self-serving spirit, but the Cross delivers us from both and frees us to live out of gratitude.

    Mark it down. Memorize this. Engrave it somewhere. It is an ironclad rule. This will always happen: when it is the least convenient for you to respond, someone will want you to respond. When it is nearly impossible for you to get up and do what someone wants you to do, that is the very moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Facing Terrorism Firsthand

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

    Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As Others See Us

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,504 views

    John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

    AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Calls Us

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Zone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007
     | 2,664 views

    We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

    Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Called To Send Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    This is the third in the Calling of God series, Called to stand, called to serve & called to send. God still calling and churches need to send people to the mission field.

    Call to Send Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go The mother of Christian Schwartz died as he was born. Before her death she exacted this promise from her husband: “When my baby becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Recognizing Your Personality Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 33,319 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to discover how God has created each of us with unique personalities to be used together in serving in the church.

    If you haven’t been with us in the last couple weeks let me get you up to date. We are in a series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Righteous Than The Pharasees (Pastor Jose Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,228 views

    The challenge of leadership is in consciously serving people that have not, and many times WILL NOT, do what you have done in order to reach the task at hand.

    The challenge of leadership is in consciously serving people that have not, and many times WILL NOT, do what you have done in order to reach the task at hand. You are most likely a leader because: A. You know somebody, B. You have fooled somebody, C. You impressed somebody, D. Or, you ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Living Positively

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,374 views

    One of the ways that Christians live in a positive manner is to discover the ministry, and their gifts and serve God and those around them using their particular gifts in their unique style.

    THE SEVEN SEVICE MAY 12, 2002 Romans 8:28-33 “Living Positively” INTRODUCTION We have a choice. We can either approach life as an optimist, or we can approach life as a pessimist. Both optimists and pessimists look to the future. However, one sees the positive possibilities, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 1 - What Are Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    Part 1 of the SPiritual Gifts Series, What are Spiritual Gifts? We will examine what they are, where they come from and what purpose do they serve.

    Spiritual Gifts Series Part 1 – “What are Spiritual Gifts? Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Daniel's Holy Determination

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 29,557 views

    Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

    Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    Abraham An Example To Fathers Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    Father’s need examples to follow in order to become godly fathers. Abram serves as an example. We may learn several principals from this text.

    ABRAHAM, AN EXAMPLE TO FATHERS Genesis: 12:1-8 and 22:1-13 Introduction Nektron are fish that can swim against the current. The name for fish who can not swim against the current is Plankton. This simple distinction divides all marine life. Nektron or Plankton. Mankind is also divided that ...read more

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