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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Growing Good Seeds? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2024
     | 313 views

    Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?

    Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Type Of Servant God Needs

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,113 views

    Are you the type of servant God needs you to be? In this message let us see 7 servant types that Paul encouraged Timothy to be in order to serve God successfully.

    II Timothy 2 Intro: Serving God is a great privilege for anyone. Timothy proved to be a great servant in so many ways and in our text, we learn just how great of a servant he had become. Through Paul's encouragement, Timothy saw 7 descriptive titles for a servant and it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outfitting For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,243 views

    The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

    July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Every Member A Minister"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    After the resurrection 1. You have been chosen, 2. You have been equipped, 3. You have been given an assignment. .

    “Every Member a Minister” April 15, 2010 Read John 21 What a busy month spiritually it has been. We started with Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem; then we celebrated the Lord’s Supper with Jesus on Thursday. Following that was the night of agonizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2024
     | 1,246 views

    We most learn about service by looking at Jesus! He not only served, but declared himself a servant.

    Journey With Jesus: Serving Like Jesus Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. Today we move further into our study to talk about one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Did Jesus Make Dsiciples? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015
     | 7,216 views

    When we consider the subject of discipleship we are prone to think, "I am like the disciples and need someone to help me be like Jesus" However, we need to think, "Jesus wants me to be like him and help others to be more like him"

    Sermon Notes January 25, 2015 FBCam Jesus Christ: Disciple-Maker Today we begin a series titled “Jesus Christ: Disciple-Maker.” This title is taken from a book on discipleship written by Bill Hull. The sermons in this series are: How Jesus Made Disciples (Today’s sermon) What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Actions Of A Godly Servant

    Contributed by Greg Addison on May 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,948 views

    Here is a message that uses the life and actions of Nehemiah as a lesson to challenge and teach the true nature of a servant. This message would work for either dicsipleship or as a challenge for an ordination service.

    THE ACTIONS OF A MAN GOD USES One of the greatest issues facing the church today is the dearth of leadership. There has never been a greater need for God called, God inspired, God equipped leadership. God has however taught us all we need to learn about leadership in the Bible. He has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,897 views

    To encourage every child, youth and adult associated with Asbury to find their place to serve.

    Alice in Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl who falls into a hole in a field and falls into another world unlike anything she’s ever experienced. She’s in a new place with strange beings. She has no idea where she’s or where she needs to go. In one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim May avatar

    R U A Treasure Hunter Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014
     | 5,990 views

    Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

    Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2021
     | 1,868 views

    Do you feel abandoned? Feel as though you’ve been sold into slavery? The sufferings of Judah were the necessary result of sin, no certificate of divorce or sale to creditors occurred because Zions separation from the Lord was only temporary.

    The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue. Isaiah 50:1-4TPT. A mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    We are called and equipped to serve - in Jesus’ name!

    One of the beliefs about our economic system is that it has moved from being an industrial economy to a service and information economy. In other words, more and more jobs are based on providing a service or information than providing a product. Service has therefore become an important part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 9,395 views

    Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

    Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simple Steps For An Extraordinary New Year

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023
     | 1,705 views

    Psalm 22 begins as a lament - a desperate plea to God from someone who knows how much he needs God. The terms are clear - without God there is no hope. With God there is always hope, and David gives us a map here, finding hope when challenges are all around us

    _____________ To receive sermon notes in your email inbox, subscribe here: https://forsythesermons.substack.com/ To receive emails from John Dobbs on topics of faith, books, photography, and miscellany: https://johndobbs.substack.com/ To watch videos of sermons from Forsythe Church of Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,134 views

    The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist