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  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Growing In The Lord Committed To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,265 views

    We need to understand that when we are committed to serve we are put in the position of a servant. Some of us may find that hard to do or be, but if we want to grow in the Lord we have to be: 1) a servant, 2) committed to that service.

    Growing in the Lord Committed to Serve Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, We need to understand that when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    14th Sunday After Pentecost. August 30th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023
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     | 3,196 views

    Year A, Proper 17.

    Exodus 3:1-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:23-26, Psalm 105:45b, Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28 A). THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Called To Just Cloister Or Cluster

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,174 views

    We have been obsessed with ourselves too long and we wonder why the world is so dark.

    If the only ministry you do is in church, then you missed most of what ministry is about. True, we are to attend church consistently to learn how to do ministry and exhort one another. Still, our ministry is to be community and world focused. We come in to prepare and grow to go out. Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Testament Warning To Christians Today Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2022
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     | 4,652 views

    We ought not to make unholy what God says is holy

    Introduction The year is 539 B.C. There is 539 years to the appearance of Christ on earth as a baby in a manager. There are 2022 years from Christ birth to the present day. But the warning given in 539 B.C. applies to this very day. It is a very old warning, but it is one that we must take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Guest Becomes The Host

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

    July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Beloved Child Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,792 views

    2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

    Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Superar Los Desafíos Del Presente Siguiendo La Palabra De Jesús Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 730 views

    En nuestra búsqueda por marcar la diferencia, ya sea en nuestra vida personal, en nuestros esfuerzos profesionales o en nuestros viajes espirituales, inevitablemente encontramos problemas y fracasos.

    Superar los desafíos del presente siguiendo la palabra de Jesús Introducción: En nuestra búsqueda por marcar la diferencia, ya sea en nuestra vida personal, en nuestros esfuerzos profesionales o en nuestros viajes espirituales, inevitablemente encontramos problemas y ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Way To Emmaus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,223 views

    Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

    On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Love Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 16, 2023
     | 1,131 views

    Keeping the commandments of Jesus is the way in which we show God's love to the world.

    If You Love Me - John 14:15-21 Intro: I have a story to share with you this morning. The phone rang. Jill picked it up to hear a feeble voice say, “Is this St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church?” Jill thought, “I don’t have time for this.” The lady conditioned, “I live alone and am confined to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Or Who Are The Walking Twice Dead?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 12, 2024
     | 530 views

    Today we read about the dangers of false teaching and the duty to fight for the truth of God.

    Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Little Donkey In All Of Us

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,775 views

    A powerful revelation of the little donkey in Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    Scripture Text: Mk 11:1-10 This is speaking of Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem.... This was the fulfillment of an amazing prophecy by the prophet Zechariah chapter 9, vs 9. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving God With All Of Our Life

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,344 views

    Many times we thought that we love God and yet what we show is different. How do we show that we really love Him?

    TOPIC: LOVING GOD WITH ALL OF OUR LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 v. 5, “5 Ibigin mo si Yahweh na iyong Diyos nang buong puso, buong kaluluwa at buong lakas.” “You hall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Introduction: (1 PPT) LOVING GOD WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Dream Team

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 488 views

    Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

    Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conversion Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025
     | 201 views

    Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, became a Christian, __________. 2. Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus: John 1:41-42 Mark 1:16-18 Luke 5:1-11 At Baptism After temptation After first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stuff Is Enough

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025
     | 225 views

    God’s presence makes hearts willing and turns our ordinary “stuff” into more-than-enough for His holy work.

    Introduction – One Offering Picture this scene. It’s Sabbath morning. The church board has just finished breakfast and gathers for a quick finance meeting. The pastor walks in with a smile and says: “Friends, I have the new church-building plan God gave me. And here’s the budget strategy: we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist