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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Tenebrae Service

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2022
     | 1,714 views

    This service can be customized any way you see would work better for your congregation.

    Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Service.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,910 views

    Coming down from the mount of Transfiguration.

    PRAYER AND SERVICE. Mark 9:14-29. We might like to enjoy our mountain-top experiences without the trouble of coming back down to the more mundane realities of everyday life, but we may not. It is important for us to maintain a life of prayer, but also of service. There is work to be done. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Service

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,251 views

    Do we have experience in encountering Jesus that led to service?

    Reflection And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever; And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them (Mathew 8:14-15). Jesus did not come to Peter’s house himself. He was forced to come. Who did ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021
     | 8,292 views

    If our belief in the Communion of Saints brings us nearer to those who are gone from us then it encourages us to do the good things they did that we may after this life be where they are.

    A Service of Thanksgiving, in Loving memory of a Christian Brother. By: Rev. Reginald Knight 1 Corinthians 15: 54. "Death is swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15: 54. St. Paul must have been a very brave man to write this and to believe this because we all think and know that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faithful In Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    I wanna pose to you today, and that is this: If somebody were to describe you with the word "always," what would they say?

    SERIES SELFLESS week 2 - Faithful In Service Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 9:36-43 INTRODUCTION: Hey, it's great to have all of you with us today. All of our Bridge Church peeps guest and our Church Online family! Thank you for choosing to gather with us today! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Service, No Connection

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,338 views

    Spiritually to often the opinion of others affects what we may think. But our choices to act on our own opinion, is truly what keeps us from being connected to our Heavenly Father our constant provider!

    No Service No Connection Psalm 37:23 NKJ The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. The Lord Himself delights in his ways! MSG. Stalwart walks in step with God;     his path blazed by God, he’s happy. If he stumbles, he’s not down for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Service Challenge

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2020
     | 5,805 views

    Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve the LORD - the Jealous God.

    2.9.20 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Privilege Or Service?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,870 views

    Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

    I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Baptisim Service

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020
     | 1,599 views

    Jesus started His ministry by being baptized. As a young man he left His mother and the carpenter’s shop and made his way to a baptismal service at the Jordan river.

    Baptism Service Sermon With Pastor Timothy Porter Read Mathew 3:13-17 We are going to put your baptismal experience into a bigger picture and hopefully make for you a more memorable spiritual experience. Jesus started His ministry by being baptized. As a young man he left His mother and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Service Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024
     | 3,619 views

    We are gathered to honor and pay tribute to our loved one and friend.

    We have gathered in respect and to honor and to remember our loved one and friend. Although, they have departed physically, we know this is God’s plan. God’s way to transport us from this life to the next is only by death. Let me share a few verses from which to draw from today. 1. We know our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Memorial Service

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 7, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,535 views

    Death once was something people seemed afraid to discuss. But times have changed, & books about death & out of body experiences are best sellers, indicating that fear of death still holds many in its grip.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Musical Prelude & Pictures of Deceased Welcome & Appreciation of the Family to those Present Scripture Reading & Prayer Congregational Singing Obituary, followed by Memories of the Deceased Special Music Congregational ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serviceable Soldiers

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,931 views

    Chocolate soldiers may look neat and taste delicious, but they don't help much in winning the battle at hand. God is still looking for men and women who are willing to step out of the comfort zone and do something for Him in this war zone of life.

    SERVICEABLE SOLDIERS 1 Samuel 14:1,6 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Jonathan said to the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Service, In Giving. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,320 views

    The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

    Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Fearless Service Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023
     | 1,559 views

    The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

    October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
     | 2,895 views

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist