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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021
     | 2,373 views

    A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

    In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Sheep And The Goats PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 1,923 views

    Emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, as Jesus taught that our actions towards the 'least of these' are directly seen as actions towards Him.

    Good morning, Church! Today we're going to delve into a pretty heavy topic, but one that Jesus Himself felt was important enough to address. It's about how we treat others, the responsibility we have as followers of Christ to help those in need, and the consequences of our actions. As Dietrich ...read more

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    2005 State Of The Church

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

    2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity And Purpose In The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,686 views

    A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

    Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    If you desire your Church to become more effective, then let’s follow Nehemiah’s example and raise the gates of ministry in each of our local assemblies.

    The Ministry of the Church – Pt. 2 SHM – 1/6/02 - Nehemiah Series We must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of Compassion, Cleansing, and Refreshing. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the church unfold before our eyes. Let’s do our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sabes Tu Propocito Series

    Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 3, 2008
     | 3,829 views

    LA NESECIDAD DE LOS DEMAS CREA TU PROPOCITO EN EL AREA EN LA CUAL DIOS TE A LLAMADO.

    ANALISANDO LA VIDA DE NEHEMIAS LO ENCONTRAMOS EN UNA POSICION DE ALTO NIVEL AL LADO DEL REY TODAS LAS COMODIDADES DEL PALACIO REAL . 1- BUEN TECHO 2- PROTECCION DE LA GUARDIA REAL. 3- BUENA COMIDA [EXQUICITOS MANJARES] 4- ACCESO INMEDIATO AL REY. PERO A PESAR DE TODO ESO AL ESCUCHAR LA ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Today Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,965 views

    Worship today is internal rather than geographical. It is constant.

    Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God Xrays - Mi Radiografia. Series

    Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    TODOS NESECITAMOS UN EXAMEN PROFUNDO MAS ALLA DE LO QUE EL OJO HUMANO VE. UNA RADIOGRAFIA DIVINA.

    AL PRINCIPIO DE ESTE SERMON YA TENIA TODO LISTO PARA EMPESAR MI BIBLIA UN PAR DE NOTAS LAS CUALES GUARDE DURANTE EL DIA Y LAS NOTAS ME DIRIGIAN A ESCRIBIR ALGO DIFERENTE INCLUSIVE ASTA EL TITULO DEL MENSAJE TENIA LISTO . PERO AL FINAL ME SENTE ORE Y NADA PASO ESPERE UN MOMENTO PASO UN RATO NADA ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Speaks To Randall Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,392 views

    Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

    GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Type Of Person Needed For Times Like These Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Sermon on current events

    My fellow good people of all religions and fellow good people of no religions and the children of God; Today, there is a great need for us to become the type of human being that our simple existence in these tedious times demands from us. Although, the belief in God is often mistakenly seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Make Your Move Part 2: Let The Pastor Move Over Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message confronts the unbiblical notion that the pastor should do all the ministry in a chur

    Make Your Move Part 2: Let the Pastor Move Over “[Jesus] was interested primarily in having disciples in whom and through whom His ministry would be multiplied many times over.” -James D. Smart The Rebirth of Ministry Key Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key Thought: The responsibility of a church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,067 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beware Of The Wolves

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    Just a little message for a warning to the church of today.

    Beware of the Wolves Matthew 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hands And Feet

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,322 views

    This sermon teaches students that as Christians, they have a ministry.

    Matthew 28:19-20 Christ calls everyone to ministry. If you are a believer in Christ, then you have a calling on your life for ministry. Not necessarily to be a pastor but to play an active role in the ministry of the church. Each person’s calling may be different but there are some things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist