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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,511 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Scrooge, Santa, Saviour

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    I got this from C.M. Ward and it was great. And so who will you celebrate this year?

    Scrooge/Santa/Saviour Matt 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.” Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grace And Good Works Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 3,324 views

    We are Saved in order to do good works.

    Grace and good works. – Ephesians 2:8-10 “Rich” Video by Rob Bell – Nooma series Ephesians 2:8-10 (Today’s New International Version) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Following Jesus Into Good Works

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 2,600 views

    Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

    Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Luke avatar

    So, What Now?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

    “SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon's 300

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 62,252 views

    Are you willing and able?

    GIDEON’S 300 People love stories of courage. Recently there was a movie called 300. It was a retelling of the historic account by Herodotus of the Battle of Thermopylae which took place around 480 BC. King Leonides and his 300 Spartan warriors made a last stand against the 400,000 strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Serving Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,532 views

    If Jesus came to serve others, this should settle the matter for us.

    Matthew 20:28 "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Galatians 5:13 "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." 1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Mediocrity

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 10,290 views

    All we do for God should be done with excellence. How do we overcome the good enough for governemt work mentality?

    OVERCOMING MEDIOCRITY INTRODUCTION: For many, what we give to God is little more than our leftovers. We have allowed society to entice us with its many “things” and rationalize that God wants us to be happy. While I cannot deny that God desires the best for His creation, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life.

    IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:20-23 20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23Keep thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 195 ratings
     | 51,115 views

    The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

    INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    The Type Of Servant God Needs

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,219 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

  • James Snyder avatar

    Zechariah: The Foundation For The Forerunner Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 14, 2013
     | 4,277 views

    When God wants to do a work of significance, He calls a man, uniquely prepares that man for His work and anoints that man with power for the work at hand.

    (Luke 1:5-25) Introduction: The most maligned person, from the Devil’s standpoint, is the man-husband-father. This Trinity represents to the devil, God’s authority in the home and society. Therefore, every man walks around with a target on his back. There are more single-family homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The First Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,853 views

    The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

    Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    Life is comprised of small particles of time, what we do with these particles either makes life valuable or wasted. What are you doing with your life?

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Introduction: In our text, Solomon gives us 28 examples of segments of time. Life is comprised of small particles of time, with each particle being filled by some action or activity. Solomon shares, beginning in verse 1, that there's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,056 views

    In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

    If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

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