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  • Tom Dixon avatar

    Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

    Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fear Of The Final Call Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,019 views

    Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

    Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    This is a continuation of examining the elements of Jesus’ prayer as it gives us a glimpse in a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 2 Griffith Baptist Church – 8/6/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 11-13) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: Once there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    A closer look at the relationship between Paul and the Corinthian church is revealing. Motives of ministry that come from God are powerful and effective for the cause of Christ.

    True Christian Ministry on the Inside Verses one and two of chapter 6 are a continuation of verses 20-21 of chapter 5. Also at the end of this chapter, verse one of chapter 7 is part of what’s being said at the end of chapter 6. The truth is, the chapters and verses have butchered this letter! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,962 views

    Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

    A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Explosion Within Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,038 views

    Faith open the heart for the saving presence of God and when that happens two worlds collide in us causing and explosiong that effects absolutely everything.

    The Explosion Within Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com 03-11-12 Romans 5:6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Pray For Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

    In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Surprising God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,342 views

    Isn’t life based solely upon the laws of nature and cause and effect? Most of the time, yes -- but sometimes God surprises us.

    Our Surprising God (Acts 3:1-10) 1. This week has been a rough, depressing week for many people. 2. Keith & Aimey Williams were through an awful ordeal… 3. Last week, a teenager in our community committed suicide after losing a brother a year ago in an accident… 4. Hundreds of Engineers and White ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Bold Walk. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2009
     | 3,890 views

    Jesus calls us teh salt of the earth, if we understand what salt does, we can be more effective in our walk

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever given a lot of thought to how you were brought to Christ? • Was there someone in your life that was an example to you? • You were around them enough to know that something was different about them. • At some point they helped to lead you to Christ. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,811 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Question Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    So many of us are effected by divorce. How does the church look at it today. Of course the Bible defines marriage between a MAN and a WOMEN.

    The Question of Divorce New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN on September 16 2012 Richard T. McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: MATTHEW 5:31-32 Jesus said, Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a written divorce paper. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Word Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 20, 2013
     | 6,345 views

    If you and I want the influence of our lives to have a multiplying effect in this world, then we must hear the Word; believe it and do it!

    A lawyer, a doctor and a preacher were hunting together when they came upon a big buck. All three of them shot at the same time, and the buck immediately dropped to the ground. The lawyer, the doctor and the preacher rushed in to examine their prey, but they could not determine whose shot had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Etymology Of Life For The Church

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,837 views

    Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

    After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer Power & Spiritual Warfare Unveiled Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
     | 2,730 views

    The incredible power of prayer and it's effect on the Spiritual Battle is unveiled. How can we make a difference in the spiritual battle?

    One of the most intriguing, mysterious, ignored and probably abused topics in all of Scripture is the matter of spiritual warfare. One of the most important but puzzling issues in all of Scripture is prayer and spiritual breakthrough. It’s puzzling because we all have questions about prayer. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church