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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021
     | 3,316 views

    God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear One Another’s Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 64,340 views

    Bearing each other’s burdens is a genuine expression of love and therefore fulfills the law of Christ.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story I used several years ago from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991). It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stones And Bones

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    STONES AND BONES is a sermon directed toward encouraging people to establish mnemonic devices that will help them prepare for church services & stay focused on their personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not di

    STONES AND BONES is directed toward encouraging us to establish mnemonic devices that will help us prepare for church services & stay focused on our personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not dispose of our hope in God’s promises. THE STONE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministry Partnerships-2(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2025
     | 394 views

    2 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

    MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-II—Luke 1:41-45(:39-56) Attention: An out-of-towner pulled over to the side of the road to take a few pictures of the serene rural landscape. Unfortunately it had rained recently, & after getting out to take his pictures, he noticed that the car began slipping away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Behave In A Meeting Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    This is the 67th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#67] HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MEETING Acts 20:1-12 Introduction: Once again, we see Paul leave and travel to other towns. This was part of his 3rd Missionary Journey. Acts 20:1-6 There are 2 passages in Scripture that Ministers love- The favorite of Youth Pastors is from 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
     | 9,302 views

    MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD REST UPON YOU....GREATER THAN THAT OF SAMSON

    BE STRONG MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10 Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me The clause “Be strong” is a word of encouragement to all who claim to be Christians and are devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

    Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
     | 4,093 views

    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commended For Their Faith

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2016
     | 10,500 views

    A study of the ultimate reward for serving Christ the Master, suggesting the impact on our present service.

    “What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019
     | 6,048 views

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

    What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

    (Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

    Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Formation Of My Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    One of a series on building faith. This was presented at an "Open House" when we encouraged out people to invite their friends and relatives to special service.

    The Formation of My Faith Wisdom from the mountain top. There are four Questions that matter in life Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going? Answer these and you will find the secret to a contented and peaceful life… Finding the answer is more of a process than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promises, Promises, Promises Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,774 views

    God has given us so many promises that can be an everlasting encouragement in our service to Him. Three of the greatest are in our passage.

    PROMISES, PROMISES, THE PROMISES Acts 1:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Promises 1. They flow so easily a. But how soon we forget - Parents, how may of us can remember when we promised our children something, of which we did not follow through on, just to hear them say – “But dad, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist