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  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Surprise Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    The women worshiped the risen Lord, and this shows subtle but useful hints for worshiping. Sermon outline included.

    Matthew 28:1-10 – The Surprise Worship Service When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. Apparently, the Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called the President of the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baby Dedication Service

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 263 ratings
     | 75,876 views

    Sermon for a Baby Dedication Service that ehorts parents and other Christians to be an example for all children.

    CHILDREN’S DEDICATION SERVICE COLOSSIANS 4:5 JULY 6, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; which is the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Loving Service

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 54,602 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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    Funeral Service For Judy ____________

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,477 views

    I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

    “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral Service For Baby

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 41,290 views

    Again the arms of the Lord have opened to a child whom He has clasped to Himself in tender love. He was instructed us to ‘let the little children come to him’ not to’ hinder them’. The going of this one so dear to our hearts that it has brought heaven nea

    Memorial Service for Kamden - Oct. 7, 2000 Prelude music – Tiffany McCartney on the piano Opening Prayer – Pastor Mike Special music – Ashley McCartney “Amazing Grace” on the Sax! Music/singing – Tiffany and Pastor Mike · Amazing Grace · Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus · What A Friend We Have In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secret Service Citizens Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,988 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
     | 6,786 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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    The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,553 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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    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 32,399 views

    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Together In Service Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,893 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

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    No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,554 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

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,886 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

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    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 9,311 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

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian & Military Service

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

    I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Candle Lighting Service

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,359 views

    Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

    CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist