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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    What Happened To Volunteerism In Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 5, 2022
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    Volunteerism has been on the decline in the church. The need for recognition has become important to the few who do volunteer. We should volunteer to serve Christ

    What happened to volunteerism in church? Mark 12:38-40 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:38 In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, 39 and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Scariest Prayer In The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 24, 2021
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    We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what.

    The Scariest Prayer in the Bible March 21, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what. Focus Passage: Mark 14:32-42 Supplemental Passage: The word which came to Jeremiah from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,553 views

    A generic sermon about death that can be adapted to funerals.

    I normally try to weave the Bible and the stories of the deceased into a eulogy. • God’s words of instruction to us • God’s Standards borne out in Jesus (John 14.6) • God’s Commands “What would I want to say to an audience who was looking at the reality of death?” Hebrews 9:27-28 27 And just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enigmatic Concept Of Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
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     | 5,739 views

    The United Body of Christ

    THE ENIGMATIC CONCEPT OF SPIRITUAL UNITY EPHESIANS 4:1-3 The opening of chapter 4 marks the principal transition of the entire Epistle. As is his custom in other writings, Paul turns from the doctrinal to the practical. Paul recognizes the value of spiritual unity in the church because he had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 6,070 views

    Hannah

    A. INTRODUCTION: PRAYING IN FAITH 1. Hannah is the ideal image of motherhood who wanted children and prayed for them and raised them for God. 2. Elkanah, a compromising priest, i.e., polygamy. 3. The godly high priest Eli had wicked sons (1 Samuel 2:12, 17, 29). 4. Hannah’s great faith grows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character And Values Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014
     | 8,280 views

    THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

    The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Constant Battle But, Everlasting Victory!

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 17, 2014
     | 5,153 views

    We all were identified with Adam and Eve. It’s because of the sinful nature of Adam and Eve we were identified with them. We were married to their nature so to speak. But, now we have Christ and we have a new identity.

    Constant battle but, everlasting victory! Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Were God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2023
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    Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were God? The world is thankful that I'm not. I'll share some reasons why.

    If I were God, there would be some changes made. If I were God, matters would be managed differently. Curbstone philosophers have the answers to all of life’s problems. It seems they know just what should be done in every situation. You have all seen these people. They have solutions prefaced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfecting The Saints

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 4, 2022
     | 2,382 views

    God demands holiness and perfection from his children. As saints of God, believers must strive to constantly abide in God's presence and depend wholly on him to attain perfection.

    TEXT: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." GOD DEMANDS PERFECTION No matter how close you are to God, you must strive for perfection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Patient Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 4, 2016
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    Be patient, do not grumble, and do not swear!

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what He has to say to Christians through James. Let us open our Bibles to James 5….. We will come back to v1-6 next week. In preparation for Communion, let us look today at v7-12. Read along with me James 5:7-12…. Let us first of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016
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     | 8,431 views

    Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

    Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 9,313 views

    God Answers Prayer

    Psalm 116:1-9 God Answers Prayer Adrian Rogers “the one thing above everything that I should do is pray.’” “I know not by what method rare, But this I know, God answers prayer. I know that he has given his Word, Which tells me prayer is always heard And will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sheep, Wolves, Sheepdogs

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 6,106 views

    We are not called to apply the superficial wisdom of American culture to reshape our Catholic identity. We are called to alert Americans to the wisdom of Catholic culture that is given to us by Our Lord.

    Fourth Sunday of Easter 2018 The Good Shepherd In a popular movie from a few years back, the main character, a gung-ho SEAL from Odessa, tells his listeners that there are three kinds of people: wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs. The wolves prey on the sheep, the sheep cower in fear, and the sheepdogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joseph Son Of Jacob

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022
     | 2,537 views

    Joseph was treated with favoritism and bad relations with his brothers festered. He spent 13 years of suffering. Yet, he was a man of faith. What can we learn from his life?

    Joseph was treated with favoritism and at age 17, informed on his brothers’ misdeeds. Telling his brothers of a dream that they would bow down to him, made matters even worse, and bad relations between them festered. “Joseph, being seventeen years old, was pasturing the flock with his brothers. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "faith And Covenant: Meditating On God's Promises

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 10, 2025
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     | 278 views

    This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s assurance. In the midst of fear and doubt, God reassures Abraham through a series of promises that establish a covenant relationship.

    Genesis 15:1-12 Introduction Genesis 15:1-12 presents a profound moment in the narrative of Abraham, where the promises of God intersect with the uncertainties that the patriarch faces. This passage reflects themes of divine covenant, faith in the unseen, and the transformative power of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist