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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Followship - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,251 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Followship “Authentic Christianity” - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matthew 6:19-24 * What do you think when you hear the word “Authentic?” Most think of the text book definition; real, genuine, and even original. Unless you’re a collector, you might forget the simple truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    I am the greatest, no I’m th egreatest...so the arguement went, but hey they were in for a shock none of them were great, not yet, for none were servants, none were behaving like little children.

    Mark 9:33-37 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,045 views

    What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

    Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rebuilding The Walls Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,790 views

    Teamwork, unity, fighting evil, service

    REBUILDING THE WALLS Nehemiah 4: 1-23 (p344) Sept. 12 ,2010 INTRODUCTION: There is only on structure, built by man on earth that is visible from the few reaches of space. Do you know what it is? It’s the Great Wall of China. It took 1800 years to build it. They started construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Measured By The Foot Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,868 views

    Service, ministry, outreach

    MEASURED BY THE FOOT John 13: 1-17 Oct. 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I was trying to think of one of the most humbling things I've done…voluntarily. I had things happen that have humbled me, but it's distinctly different when you choose to do something humbling. In 1985 I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Homefront Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 5,190 views

    Service, Ministry, Outreach

    ON THE HOMEFRONT Luke 10: 25-37 (p735) Oct. 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: When I was growing up there was a Methodist minister that came into my home almost everyday and taught me real truths about loving my neighbor…Fred Rogers would come into his house, take off his jacket, slip on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sweat Is The Glue Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    Service, ministry, outreach

    SWEAT IS THE GLUE Phil 2: 1-11 (p831) Nov. 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: It's impossible to love people that you don't know! let me say that one more time: "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LOVE PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW" You can feel compassion for people, a burden for hurting and lost groups but to truly love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe In God’s Strongbox Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,141 views

    God protects and keeps us so that He can use us for His glory.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Safe in God’s Strongbox” John 17:11-19 Introduction: When I was a kid I was always fascinated by my parents’ strong box. It was kept on a shelf, it was really heavy and I was told that it was fireproof. It was also locked so that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Missionary In Each Of Us. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,378 views

    This passages explores the first deliberate missionary act of Paul and Barnabas, and that the pattern they set is appropriate for us as missionaries of the Great Commission.

    SEEING THE MISSIONARY IN EACH OF US. ACTS 13:4-12 THE TWO OF THEM, SENT ON THEIR WAY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WENT DOWN TO SELEUCIA AND SAILED FROM THERE TO CYPRUS. 5  WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT SALAMIS, THEY PROCLAIMED THE WORD OF GOD IN THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUES. JOHN WAS WITH THEM AS THEIR HELPER. 6  THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find Gladness In Serving God

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 195 ratings
     | 107,583 views

    There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a boring life. On the contrary, a life spends in sinful pleasures of the world usually end up in misery. There are 5 elements to enjoy Christian service

    HOW TO FIND GLADNESS IN SERVING GOD Psa 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a sad and boring life. Serving God is a great privilege and must be rendered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greatness: The Pathway To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,372 views

    Jesus redefined greatness for His disciples - not to go for positions of privilege and power, but to be a servant and serve the needs of others.

    Jesus redefined what it means to be great, at Christmas • Phil 2:6-9 “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Identity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
     | 7,648 views

    The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

    Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Serve Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,738 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Planning For The Kingdom

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,178 views

    God desires us to advance his kingdom through witness and service

    “Planning for the Kingdom – Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/07 am 1. We plan for our financial future, but we don’t plan for God’s kingdom. Vs 33b-34, 29-31OOPS We are now half way through January and most of you have returned to work. There has undoubtedly already been a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hands Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 10,067 views

    Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

    (Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God