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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Communion Service Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
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    Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

    Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Saved For Service Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008
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    This is a series on how God shapes us for service

    Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 Title: Saved for Service Introduction Today we are beginning a new sermon series on “Discovering your SHAPE.” How God has uniquely shaped each one of us for service. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Service Of The Nativity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
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    A Christmas Eve Service of Nativity

    A Service of the Nativity Greetings and Introduction Welcome to our Service of the Nativity. We began a journey four weeks ago, a journey that will continue with Jesus throughout this next year. We have watched and waited these past four weeks of Advent, anticipating the Coming of the Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lip Service

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
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    Our actions must match our words.

    Lip Service March 2, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our actions must match our words. Focus Passage: Matthew 15:1-9 Supplemental Passage: (Luke 6:46) "And why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Introduction: A very poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    A funeral service.

    Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faithfulness In Service

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017
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    You must be faithful to Him who has appointed you.

    As believers in God’s service, we are required of faithfulness in the delivery of our assigned duties and personal commitment to Him Who has appointed us (1Cor 4:2). And in the show of such faithfulness, we must follow the example of Jesus Christ as described in Heb 3:1-2a and Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sanctity And Service

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 14, 2023
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    Christians cannot be transformed by default. ... When it comes to worship, we have to put forth an effort because sincere worship does not happen by default.

    Romans 12:1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.  (2)  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Service With Love

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022
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    That more excellent way is the exercise of the gifts in agapē.

    St John Chrysostom Jesus seems to have had a special place in His Sacred Heart for widows and orphans. That goes back, of course, to the OT, where, over and over, the solicitude of the God of Israel for the poor and the stranger is made tangible. Of course, it is clear that by the time Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Consecrated For Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024
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    If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

    Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Loving Service

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020
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    Do we have experience in encountering Jesus that led to service?

    Reflection And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever; And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them (Mathew 8:14-15). Jesus did not come to Peter’s house himself. He was forced to come. Who did ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
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    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Memorial Service

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 7, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
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    Death once was something people seemed afraid to discuss. But times have changed, & books about death & out of body experiences are best sellers, indicating that fear of death still holds many in its grip.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Musical Prelude & Pictures of Deceased Welcome & Appreciation of the Family to those Present Scripture Reading & Prayer Congregational Singing Obituary, followed by Memories of the Deceased Special Music Congregational ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Service, No Connection

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019
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     | 9,950 views

    Spiritually to often the opinion of others affects what we may think. But our choices to act on our own opinion, is truly what keeps us from being connected to our Heavenly Father our constant provider!

    No Service No Connection Psalm 37:23 NKJ The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. The Lord Himself delights in his ways! MSG. Stalwart walks in step with God;     his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 25, 2017
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    This is the sermon I preached for my Dad's funeral

    Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father – As we gather here, this afternoon, we ask that Your Holy Spirit help us to and guide us in worship. Replace our sorrow with Your joy. Let the words from our mouth, and the feelings of our hearts, offer praise and thanksgiving unto You for having the privilege and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Commitment Service Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    Commitment, Baptism, Priorities, Unity

    Commitment Service Acts 2:36-47 (p. 759) May 29, 2016 (Read verses 36-41 to begin) Introduction: In Acts Chapter 2 Peter has just presented Jesus as God’s promised Messiah. He and the other Apostles are under the power of the promised gift of the Holy Spirit and His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ