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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Redemption At Hand-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 2,881 views

    4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022
     | 3,082 views

    The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

    SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
     | 6,427 views

    Whoever we are, whatever we do, we are all servants of the Lord.

    Introduction Have you ever had this situation? You leave a job position and all you hear from your former colleagues is how wonderful your successor is. He is so delightful, so inspiring to be around. He has flair that, well, you have your good qualities of course, but there is just something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doing My Part Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022
     | 1,753 views

    The church consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary work in Christ

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Working While You Are Waiting

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jan 10, 2019
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     | 21,276 views

    There is actually something happening while nothing is happening in your life. God is working while you are waiting! His timing is always perfect. Always!

    During the first few months, my 3-year-old hated school. She waited for the weekends – the holidays. Monday, she would get up and ask when the holidays will come. We explain to her that she needs to wait for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.. so that her holidays would come. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016
     | 9,174 views

    A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Jesus Came To Save Sinners Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    1 Timothy 1:12-17 teaches us two aspects of God’s call.

    Scripture On one of his missionary journeys, Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with problems in that church. He wrote his First Letter to Timothy and urged him to charge certain persons not to teach a false gospel (1:3-4). After Paul gave this charge, Paul expressed thanks to God for his call ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life's Great Paradox

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

    Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Symbol Of Foot-Washing.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    The Lord equips us with a model of love and humility.

    THE SYMBOL OF FOOT-WASHING. John 13:1-17. JOHN 13:1. The Lord was fully aware that He was about to leave the world and return to His Father. However, He was not taking His disciples immediately out of this world, but was rather equipping them with a model of love and humility for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God-Like In Caring For The Poor Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    This is a teaching to equip the church about care for the poor

    GOD-LIKE IN CARING FOR THE POOR Matthew 6:1-4 How do mature disciples respond to the poor? With compassion showing God’s love with acts of kindness and goodness. Disciples of Christ follow their Lord who cares for the poor. We are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Common Tools; Uncommon Tasks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,319 views

    God calls His people to serve now. He delights to use us with what we have, and not after some long, extended preparation in the distant future.

    “Moses answered [the LORD], ‘But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, “The LORD did not appear to you.”’ The LORD said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ He said, ‘A staff.’ And he said, ‘Throw it on the ground.’ So he threw it on the ground, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve One Another

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,128 views

    The freedom we have received in Christ imposes responsibility to serve one another.

    “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,783 views

    In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

    “I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,002 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 7, 2020
     | 2,278 views

    About service to mankind and to our God.

    ** NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY. I want to share a special story. ILLUSTRATION: As the SS Dorchester move among the heavy seas of the North Atlanta they were they were with the men that they were charged with giving spiritual care. Down in the belly of the ship were four U.S. Army chaplains ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible