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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Life For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008
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    Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

    Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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    Explores the transformative power of serving God and others wholeheartedly, emphasizing selflessness, sacrifice, and relationship-strengthening through service.

    Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts beating in unison, our voices resonating together in praise, and our spirits yearning to draw nearer to our Creator. Today, we are going to focus on a passage that is so profound, so pivotal, that it has the power to ...read more

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    A Witness To Be Believed

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,913 views

    The Apostle John provides for us a witness encouraging belief in Christ.

    A Witness to Be Believed John 20:30-31 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Almost everyone has heard of Mr. Heinz whose US7 varieties" of pickles have distinguished his name. One day after an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    A very last-minute message given during a service after the death of my father-in-law the previous week.

    Note: this message was put together in about 2 minutes during the singing portion of the service, and was not the message I had intended to give! Therefore this is a very sparse outline. The audio version fleshes this out, and I would encourage you to listen to that as you look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seven Responsibilities Of The True Believer

    Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 27,050 views

    We are called to salvation and then called to service. We have a duty to live for Jesus and be His people.

    Seven Responsibilities of the true Believer Jude 1:20-23 20 But ye, beloved, (1)building up yourselves on your most holy faith, (2)praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 (3)Keep yourselves in the love of God, (4)looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And (5)of some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of The Cross.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    The first time the Cross came to you was for Salvation, the second time the Cross comes to you is for Service.

    When you came to the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, you came for Salvation and or forgiveness of sins. Sometime in the Christian life the Cross will come to you for Service or Persecution for His Name’s sake. The passages here say that we must not put anyone above the Savior. If we put God second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meekness Versus Anger Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

    "Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Is Our Peace

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    This sermon was preached at Franciscan University during a unity service designated for the purpose of prayer for worldwide peace.

    HE IS OUR PEACE! UNITY SERVICE – FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY 1/24/02 I would like to express gratitude to God for the occasion for we have gathered this evening and to those who have participated in the preparations. To Father Scanlan, Pastors James Edward Murray, Calvin McLoyd and to Catherine Heck ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be The Best You Can Be

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 92 ratings
     | 20,809 views

    A message about Christian Service, and putting our best effort into everything we do for Christ.

    BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Ecclesiastes 9:10 INTRO: One of the top 4 advertisers on sports TV is the Armed Services. Of the several branches, the Army gets the most publicity. Their slogan is known by almost anyone who watches sports. "Be all that you can be—in the Army." That’s a pretty good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Serve

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    Christ redeemed us from sin, death, and the devil. He redeemed us for service to God!

    FREE TO SERVE (Romans 8:1-10) INTRODUCTION by now we’ve all seen vivid pictures of how oppressive governments like the Taliban heartlessly enslaves its own people. But there is something even more oppressive that enslaves people right here in our own homeland! I. Sin enslaves us. Sin follows a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Responses To The First Christmas

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

    RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "They Do Not Need To Go Away. You Give Them Something To Eat" Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,458 views

    Our little offerings/gifts become mighty tools when offered to Jesus in obedient service

    ¡§They do not need to go away. YOU give them something to eat¡¨ Mt 14:16 SCENE SETTING- INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT As you get to know your Bibles better you¡¦ll find there are all kinds of echoes of OT things¡K stories¡K in the NT - often with a sense of ¡¥fulfilment¡¦ This resonates with 2 OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    All Else Is Garbage

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

    Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Into Your Hands

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    This is full text, albeit short. This was part of a Good Friday service covering the sayings of Jesus on the cross.

    She was perched on the couch. “Catch me, daddy!” She leaped into my arms. Man, was I scared. My daughter demonstrated faith and trust in me as her dad. She just knew I would catch her. I wasn’t so sure. She has known from very early that I love her and that I have her best interest in mind. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Located, Loosed And Lead

    Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,733 views

    This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

    Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness