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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reasons For Disqualification For Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

    Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    Being sure we are not spiritually underdressed.

    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service I am sure that you have seen that sign at many establishments. Some signs say that you must have a coat and tie. If you are fortunate, they have loaners. One restaurant here in Mesquite promises to cut your tie off if you show up with one. There are black tie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Or Lip Service

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,531 views

    In this sermon we deal with the controversy Jesus dealt with in facing the traditions of the Elders.

    HEART OR LIP SERVICE Mark 7:1-13 * Text in red represents the voice of Jesus Christ* 1- And the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2-and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunrise Service

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 24,126 views

    A message for an Easter sunrise service

    I. THE EMPTY TOMB – Luke 24:1-12 II. THE ROAD TO EMMAUS – LUKE 24:13-35 A. Emmaus was about seven miles away. B. As they communed and reasoned Jesus drew near, but they didn’t know him. C. The disciples were: 1. Sad about the death of Jesus. 2. Disillusioned because they thought he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    A Call To Loving Service

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 54,700 views

    Deals with the call to service that God places upon every believer’s life

    A Call to Loving Service (Matthew 25:31-46) I. God Calls Us to Loving Service II. God Calls Us to Simple Service III. God Will Judge Us Based on Our Loving Service IV. God Will Bless Our Loving Service Introduction One day while walking with some children, Queen Mary was caught in a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Beyond Mere Service

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

    BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together In Service Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

    2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

    March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

    “No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Julian avatar

    Secret Service Citizens Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,044 views

    Jesus addresses the Kingdom Citizen on how to serve all of those we come into contact with.

    Secret Service Citizens The APPEAL to do good works IT APPLIES TO EVERY BELIEVER -all 4 verses addresses the fact that we are to "do charitable deeds" IT AFFECTS EVERYONE -our charitable deeds are to be done to the Christian AND the non-Christian... noone is exempt The "ARGUMENT" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Secret Service

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,890 views

    Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

    Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Willful Sin, Or Service

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    This sermon addresses how we cannot sow to the nature of the flesh and expect to reap from the Spirit.

    WILLFUL SIN OR SERVICE Text: Romans 6:3-14, 20-23 When I used to be a sales clerk at Spencers (now closed) at Outlet Marketplace adjacent to Carowinds in Fort Mill, S.C. I used to get into disagreements with my fellow employees. Most of them had what I like to call an "inoculation theology" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Service Leads To The Throne

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,928 views

    A Sermon for the Ascension Season.

    I`d like to begin with a story this morning, the story of a man called Peter. Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her that he loved her - always showing her in lots of little ways. In many ways he was a model husband....... ..........not perfect, of course, but generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

    TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    True And Acceptable Service Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    exposition on matt ch20

    THE SPIRIT OF TRUE AND ACCEPTABLE SERVICE Matthew ch 20 v1- 16 the labourers in the vineyard First we have a picture of :- The Lord (as householder.) See:- 1. His position v. 1 "householder" - he is a man of authority, of responsibility and of activity. - "he went out" 2. His pursuit v. 1 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness