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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 11,922 views

    We have been called by Christ to serve His Kingdom

    Called to Serve Luke 10:17-24 November 2, 2014 Evening Service What is an essential quality for ministry? What do we have to do to be effective in ministry? People have to be the primary focus in making ministry effective. There is no ministry if there are no people. The whole purpose behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Then You Will Know

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 30, 2014
     | 3,486 views

    We will only know the true love of Christ when we love everyone without qualifications attached.

    John 14: 15 – 24 / Then You Will Know Intro: The Beatles were asked to come up with a song containing a simple message to be understood by all nationalities. "All You Need Is Love" is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Third Sign" Healing At The Pool Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017
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    This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

    INTRODUCTION: This sign is different than the first two. The first sign which took place at a wedding Jesus was informed of the need by his mother. The second sign which was the healing of a dying boy Jesus was sought out by the boy’s father. This sign we see Jesus seeking a man who had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014
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    Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

    Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021
     | 1,992 views

    It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

    “He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus And Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 7, 2021
     | 2,658 views

    Why did Jesus choose Judas Iscariot to be His 12 disciples? Let's listen!

    Is there a lesson we can learn from Jesus choosing Judas and is there a lesson we can learn why would Judas betray the Son of God, Jesus, Christ? Some people have named their children "Jesus" but never "judas" because of what he meant to the world. Some people would say Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ants In The Pants

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 8, 2021
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     | 3,295 views

    Seeing is not believing!

    Ants In The Pants – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, it would have been a little bit different. For example: John would run up to Peter as he returned from witnessing the empty tomb. Excitedly, John would say, “Peter, I have good news and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Really Is Responsible? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2021
     | 1,820 views

    It took some time to process the traumatic and surprising events of Holy Week

    3rd Sunday of Easter When something traumatic happens in your family, perhaps a death or serious injury, do you find often that there’s at least a temptation toward chaos? This is especially true if one of the key linchpins in the family is taken out of commission for a time, or even permanently. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Too Young Or Too Old

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,460 views

    There is unfortunately much ageism in the Body. When I was young, I had to point to Timothy. Now I have to point to Paul the aged in a time when 27 right out of seminary is ideal, but no one over 50 is considered.

    Psalms 92:12-15 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; 15 To shew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Who Would Betray Him Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2021
     | 1,537 views

    Let's try to enter into the mind of Judas Iscariot, and learn something about ourselves

    And Who Would Betray Him Of all the men and women who followed Jesus during his active ministry on earth, one is a total enigma. He was one of the twelve apostles. He was the treasurer of the group, so he was educated to some extent. The name: Judas Iscariot, son of Simon Iscariot (Jn 6: 71). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Half A Deck

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021
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     | 2,879 views

    People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

    Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "when Faith And Doubt Collide" (Christmas Eve Communion Service)

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
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     | 3,196 views

    We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was always to teach a lesson.

    "When Faith and Doubt Collide" Mark 9:14-24 We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unrecognizable

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014
     | 5,349 views

    1. Unrecognizable Because Of Doubt 2. Unrecognizable Because Of The Difficulty 3. Unrecognizable Because Of Discouragement 4. Recognition Begins With Scripture 5. Recognition Delights The Heart

    Unrecognizable Disappointment, doubt, disillusionment, defeat, discouragement, despair, death - Mary didn't recognize Jesus in the garden; - Disciples didn't recognize at the BBQ cookout on the lake - Two on the Emmaus Road they did not recognize Jesus - The Emmaus Road. v.13 threescore ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 25, 2018
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     | 3,490 views

    Maybe each one of us is capable of embracing the spirit of antichrist, though we would never want to become the Antichrist. When we do so we are paving the way for evil to enter. We must, instead, actively embrace the Spirit of Christ.

    Revelation 13 v. 16 and it causes all the small and the large and the rich and the poor, and the free and the slaves that they should all be given a mark (scratch) on their right hand, or on their forehead v. 17 and in order that they would not have the ability to buy or sell if they don’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Discipleship: A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 26, 2020
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    One of the central marks of discipleship is to serve in Christ's name.

    March 25, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:27-30; Matthew 9:35-38 Discipleship: A Servant’s Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran