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  • Craig Smee avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    This is an example batism service at pool side

    1. INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, but she just wouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Let It Be Real

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 27,147 views

    OUR SERVICE TO THE LORD MUST BE GENUINE.

    LET IT BE REAL LUKE 20: 45-47 I. INTRODUCTION SERVING GOD REQUIRES AN ATTITUDE OF GENUINE AFFECTION AND SINCERITY. THEREFORE, WHATEVER WE DO FOR THE LORD AND HIS CHURCH, LET IT BE REAL. NO MATTER WHERE WE SERVE IN THE LOCAL BODY OF CHRIST, WE MUST BE SURE TO GIVE GOD OUR BEST. FAILURE TO DO SO IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here I Am, Here I Am

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,903 views

    Football illustration of the need for christian service.

    Here I Am! Here I Am! Isaiah 6:1-8 Printed Text: Isaiah 6:4-8 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,304 views

    There is great joy in humble service to God.

    The Joy of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 I. Introduction As Christians we are to be a very happy, joyful people in the midst of a very unhappy world. Prov 16:20 And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. I think people in the world are unhappy today because they don’t understand that things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,967 views

    Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Harmony Of The Life Of Paul

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    Paul’s Early years of Service

    "A HARMONY OF THE LIFE OF PAUL" Paul’s Early Years Of Service (36-45 A.D.) INTRODUCTION 1. When people think of the life of Paul, they are likely mindful of... a. His persecution of the church prior to his conversion b. His vision of the Lord on the road to Damascus c. His three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacon Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 25, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 91,967 views

    This sermon is a charge to the deacons at an ordination service.

    Deacon Ordination Charge Acts 6:3 Introduction This morning this church has gathered together to ordain the following two men – C. E. and J. O. – as deacons. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the Greek word diakonos. This Greek word is found 29 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let This Mind Be In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,566 views

    An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

    Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Precious Drops - A Good Friday Meditation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    This is a short reading for a Good Friday Service.

    Jesus said, "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour." John 12:27 (NKJV) The Precious Drops - A Good Friday Meditation The wounds on his hands bled slowly. Pressure from the weight of his body hanging from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of Hope

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Preached for Christmas Service at a home for the Elderly.

    “THE BIRTH OF HOPE” Christmas Program at Newark Baptist Home THESIS: God chose an elderly man & woman, both devout & pious, to proclaim & prophesy the birth of hope for all people. Even at the end of their lives, they saw hope and life in Jesus and passed this on to others. I. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Precious Servant

    Contributed by Seth Alexander on May 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    Funeral Service for a true servant of God.

    Psalm 116: 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant [c] ; you have freed me from my chains What does it mean to be a true servant of God? We can learn from Larry’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate The Sonrise!

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,788 views

    Short sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service

    CELEBRATE THE SONRISE! MARK 16:1-6 INTRODUCTION… “Easter Morning Joy”; Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 This is the dawning of our joyous Easter morn, Our delight can never end, For Jesus is risen... He is risen from the dead. We are embraced in love, He has taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Servants Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,215 views

    A sermon examining the importance of Christian service.

    CHRISTIAN SERVANTS Titus 1:1-4 Revised (completely new) and unpreached June 2025 When I was involved in secular work I served in various management positions. As I result I was often required to recruit, interview, and hire people. During that period of my career I never once hired someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unworthy Servants

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 23, 2014
    based on 43 ratings
     | 37,897 views

    A sermon examining our service to The Lord.

    Unworthy Servants Luke 17:7-10 Prior to entering the pastorate, I worked in management in the road construction industry. The work was hard, the hours were long, and for most, the pay was minimal. Quite often we would hire new employees and they would not make it through their first week on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    10 Ways To Best Serve Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Look at our service and judge it.

    10 WAYS TO BEST SERVE CHRIST John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist