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    Servant Leadership PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,981 views

    To explore the concept of servant leadership, emphasizing humility, sacrifice, and service as modeled by Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to serve others.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred space that we come together to reflect upon the glorious truths of our faith. Today, we find ourselves drawn to ...read more

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    God's Fine Cuisine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
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    Encourages us to embrace the Christian ideal of service, trust, and responsibility, despite its challenges, and to live a life of faith and love.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today under the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It's a day of hope. A day of faith. A day of love. It's a day to reflect on the teachings of our Lord. A day to listen. A day to learn. We turn our hearts and minds to the words of Matthew. ...read more

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    The World Does Not See What We Do In Services.

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time.

    The World does not see what we do in Church! The world does not see us singing praises to God, taking communion, praying, giving to God. For the most part the world cannot see what we do in our services. What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time. Matt 5: 13-16 This is more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (Lesson 6) Jeremiah: Built Up For A Call To Service

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    God set Jeremiah apart for ministry from His mother’s womb. God later encountered 21 year-old Elijah to call him to a ministry of rejection and persecution.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH 1:1-10 1. Father the High Priest. "Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah of the priests that were in Anathoth" (1:1). "They came to Hilkiah the high priest" (II Chron. 34:4). 2. Born in evil days. "Amon . . . did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sacrificed unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

    Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maundy Thursday Service Of Darkness (The Upper Room)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 10,960 views

    This is a special service of darkness, written to recreate the "upper room" feel.

    MAUNDY THURSDAY The Upper Room Welcome Welcome to the upper room this fateful night… you are gathered at table with the rest of the 12. Jesus is your host… you come to celebrate the Passover meal… a meal which should be a celebration… however the atmosphere around you strange… you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ministerial Resource No.6_funeral Service Format Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,633 views

    Format for doing a funeral service. A sample Service Programme is provided together with suggested scripture readings, sayings and the committal at the cemetery or for cremation.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Greatest Gift - An Interactive Christmas Eve Service Outline Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2019
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    Interactive Nativity Set where individuals bring the figurines to the manager as the Christmas Story is read. Ending with song "What can I give HIM?" leading into an invitation to receive CHRIST.

    2019.12.24.Christmas Eve Service. The GREATEST GIFT William Akehurst, HSWC INSTRUCTIONS: This service is done with giving pieces of the Nativity Set to individuals to present and bring to the Manager Scene and assemble together as the Christmas Story is read. The Nativity is set up in the front ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forward In Faith: When God Is Pleased. A Baptismal Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,951 views

    A Sermon preached at the Baptism of a lady of 80+.

    2013 01 13 ASH PM BAPTISM DAPHNE Heb 11:6 - Mark 1:4-11 Baptisms are wonderful. I must be honest I was a little worried that we did not have a life guard on duty tonight. It is so wonderful to see so many of you here this evening to witness this public profession of faith. And didn’t Daphne’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith And Service Through Our Understanding Of Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 31, 2021
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    An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Memorial Service - "hope Through Grief"

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    Today's message is from a memorial service for a local pastor, and it's about having hope in the midst of our grief.

    “Hope Through Grief” ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEBPomU3iM I have found that in life there are enormous contradictions, and in way we simply don’t understand. And so we are faced with the question as to why, and how are we going to handle these losses that in our minds don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do Your Assumptions Limit Your Service To God? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,563 views

    How many people today jump to conclusions based on the circumstances and situations they see in their lives, only to find out that what they had thought was WAAAAY off base! We do that spiritually as well...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 28, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Do Your Assumptions Limit Your Service? Part 4 of 6 Sermon Text: Gen 15:5; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,807 views

    Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

    Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Do You Love Me? A Call To Faithful Service

    Contributed by Vern Reynolds on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,167 views

    This sermon aligns with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, emphasizing Sabbath-keeping, the Three Angels’ Messages, and readiness for Christ’s return, while staying rooted in John 21:15-19. It’s designed for approximately a 30-minute delivery with a conversational, yet reverent tone.

    Introduction Greetings, church family, visitors and those watching online now or in the future! Happy Sabbath and what a privilege it is to gather here on this holy day, the day set apart by the Creator, to worship Him, to reflect on His Word but mostly to spend time with Him and build on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist