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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Service?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 7, 2011
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    This message begins with a description of what service used to look like at the local service station. We have drifted from the concept of what Biblical service actually looks like. My goal in this series is to build a real attitude of servanthood in ou

    Improving Your Serve “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Service? Matthew 20:20-28 It would be safe to say this morning that things have really changed at the gas pump. Prices have changed greatly. I pay about 75.00 every time I fill up my truck. When I first started driving i remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Serving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2011
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    Families that serve together are strong together.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Serving Nehemiah 4:13; Matthew 20:16-28 Rev. Brian Bill 6/12/11 A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

    Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Know What Love Is

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Therer is no one who understood what love really is, and demonstrated it, like Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Intro: Baseball players talk about times when the pitch looks like a beach ball up there. 1. that’s when they smack it into the bleachers. 2. I wonder if this question asked looked like that to Jesus. 3. it was a wonderful question, and one that gave Jesus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Connecting The Messianic Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

    Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Instructions For The End

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Nothing is more powerful then a good end of the world prediction, especially when it comes on the heels of a great catastrophe. BUt let's take a deep breath and listen to Jesus on this matter as He gives us instructions on facing the end.

    Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Intro: It has been quite a week. 1. stats from earthquake, tsunami PP devastation 2. and the inevitable question: Could this be the end of the world? 3. one article I read, referring to nuclear reactor problems, “We will probably not live through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Israel In The End Times

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    It can get very confusing when we talk about Israel and the end times. But here is what Jesus says on the matter.

    Passage: Matthew 24:15-28 Intro: Any study of the end times can get very confusing very quickly. 1. approaches, viewpoints, interpretations abound. 2. but the more I study God’s word, the more I am convinced that God speaks with incredible clarity. 3. and we need to come to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The End Of The World

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Lots of misinformation out there about the coming of Christ and the End of the World. But we have the truth right here from the mouth of our Savior and Coming King.

    Passage: Matthew 24:29-35 Intro: Now that I am getting older, I am receiving two pieces of mail consistently 1. invitations to join AARP 2. invitations for a free meal if I will listen to retirement investment advice. 3. change is coming, no more working means no more income. SS? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Final Exam. Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Jesus is coming. It's inevitable. We can be ready.

    Passage: Matthew 24:36-51 Intro: Sometimes in high school but certainly in college, the first day of class involves receiving a syllabus. 1. expectations, projects, papers, tests. 2. and typically they include dates for completion, and test times. 3. now for some of us, these allowed us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
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    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life With The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2011
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    No matter what life may throw at us, Jesus calls us to remain faithful to the end.

    Life With the Messiah Text: Matt. 24:1-14 Introduction 1. What do you remember about Sept. 11, 2001? 2. The things I remember most were... a. The Shock b. The Panic c. The Fear 3. We were all taken completely by surprise, but should we have been? 4. Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NLT) History merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving God Control

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Sep 10, 2011
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    If properly understood and practiced, Submission is a path to tremendous freedom in Christ.

    INTRO: In a world where printed books and media are declining, and more people are opting to do their reading online, you can bet that publishers are doing all that they can to grab your attention with what they believe will actually sell. I could have picked a lot of magazines to use as examples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Workers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2011
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    A look at all of us who work in the vineyard and our attitude in our work.

    I can remember as a boy riding with my Dad into the downtown area, in my hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, and seeing a crowd of men standing on a certain street. There were so many of them that there did not seem to be any room left to walk on the sidewalk. I asked my father what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist