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  • James Snyder avatar

    Zechariah: The Foundation For The Forerunner Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 14, 2013
     | 4,180 views

    When God wants to do a work of significance, He calls a man, uniquely prepares that man for His work and anoints that man with power for the work at hand.

    (Luke 1:5-25) Introduction: The most maligned person, from the Devil’s standpoint, is the man-husband-father. This Trinity represents to the devil, God’s authority in the home and society. Therefore, every man walks around with a target on his back. There are more single-family homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The First Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,789 views

    The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

    Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    Life is comprised of small particles of time, what we do with these particles either makes life valuable or wasted. What are you doing with your life?

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Introduction: In our text, Solomon gives us 28 examples of segments of time. Life is comprised of small particles of time, with each particle being filled by some action or activity. Solomon shares, beginning in verse 1, that there's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building When Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,908 views

    Some days we look at our efforts for the kingdom and we get discouraged because we do not see the fruit happening. We try hard but get little. In those situations God encourages us.

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message Have you ever done one of those projects where, at first, you are really excited and enthusiastic but, as you see what you are actually achieving, you realise that your handiwork is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,575 views

    There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    God saved us for more than just going to heaven! God wants us to be active in His kingdom!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I thought Easter was awesome this year! I mean for me it is awesome every year, but it was even better because millions of people watched the Bible series on the History channel. • When we think about the meaning of Easter, when we think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Review Of Luke 22

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,050 views

    This sermon is a fast overview of Luke chapter 22.

    Today ladies and gentlemen you will find me in the book of Luke, in the 22nd chapter. We will be reviewing verses 7 to verse number 23. Then, we will be closing with Luke 24:50-52. Dear God we pray that you give us a better understanding of Luke chapter 22 verses 7 to 23, and allow us to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Want To Be Forever Great?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,898 views

    Want to Be Forever Great? 1) Be eager to serve; 2) Be ready to suffer.

    A twelve-year-old won a backstage pass to meet her favorite vocalist. As she was shaking hands with the pop star the fan blurted: “I would give anything to sing like you!” “Anything?” the star answered while wiping the sweat of her performance from her eyes. “Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 195 ratings
     | 50,989 views

    The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

    INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,388 views

    I. God speaks about our service (vs. 1-11): -Appointments, abilities, accomplishments. II. God speaks about His Sabbaths (vs. 12-17): -A serious thing, a sign, our strength.

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 10 Exodus 31:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 25, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Tonight we are near the end of Moses’ fifth meeting on Mount Sinai with the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. (1) *This fifth meeting lasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,821 views

    In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

    “I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life.

    IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:20-23 20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23Keep thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Life's Great Paradox

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

    Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Putting Your Best Foot Forward Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    This message shows us the power of real, unselfish service. It is a concept that has faded from today’s world.

    “Putting Your Best Foot Forward” Acts 5: 12-42 One of the things that has happened in our society across the years is that our concept of service has greatly changed. What we have seen is that real service has almost become a thing of the past and has been replaced by convenience. Some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,462 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed