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  • David Scudder avatar

    How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,067 views

    How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

    Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. That’s the way God delivers grace to you! What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis

    Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis “Sufficient” – more than adequate; grace >= the need 1. Its Enough for our Salvation Ephesians 2:4-8 * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of Elisha

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

    The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Daniel Chapter 6a Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    How commited are we to servig God?

    Daniel – Chapter 6a Chapter 6 Outline I. A Dawn of Devotion II. A Morning of Deception (6:1-9) a. Daniel’s Appraisal (6:1-3) b. Delegation’s Anger (6:4-8) c. Darius’ Agreement (6:9) III. A Noon of Decision (6:10-13) a. The Commitment (6:10-11) b. The Conspiracy (6:12-13) IV. An Evening of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Extra Mile Pt 1 The Pleasure Is Worth The Pain Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    The Extra Mile The Pleasure is worth the Pain Your can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) This week a Government web site began with this statement: “The 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honors List has been published. Most of the awards are for those who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of people around them.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We A Servant?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    “Jesus came to serve”. We are servants to Jesus and we are to serve one another.

    Are We A Servant? Philippians 2:12-17 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now Are We A Servant? much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Humble Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,186 views

    What do we know about Onesiphorus? You’ve probably never heard of him before. He isn’t famous. His life is barely a mention on the page of a letter from Paul to Timothy. Here was a man who was simply a humble servant.

    A Servant’s Heart I heard a story about puny and weak man. He was always sick but he couldn’t afford to see a doctor. He lived in the deep back woods in an old log cabin, his condition seemed to grow worse every day. One night, in a very real vision, God told him to go out there and push a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Looks To The Faithful

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
     | 5,743 views

    When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Went On His Way

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,031 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year C, 2013

    Luke 4: 21 – 30 / He Went On His Way Intro: An older lady sat in a worship service in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all kinds of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. The Pastor started on the sin of gossiping and the old lady sat bolt-upright ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Enjoying Good Health Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,343 views

    Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Service Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,122 views

    The disciples didn’t understand he was calling them to be servants. You remember that just prior to coming to Jerusalem, Jesus had caught the disciples arguing over who was going to get the seat of honor and authority at the side of Jesus. Jesus knew if t

    The Amazing Race: Service John 13:2-17 Jim White tells the story of Pauline spending four months in Portugal. While there, she felt like God wanted her to teach a ladies’ bible study on Wednesday mornings. After awhile, she sensed they should begin feeding the poor. Pauline and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Finding Joy Through Service

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,091 views

    Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

    The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 7, 2014
     | 12,081 views

    A timely message about giving thanks. Great for thanksgiving time or anytime. Powerful.

    Title: Giving Thanks Text: Psalms 100 Psalms 100:1-5 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! (2) Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (3) Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; [89] We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Do I Have To Offer In Serving God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2014
     | 4,385 views

    A basic explanation of what spiritual gifts are and how to find your's.

    A NAGGING DOUBT: “What do I have to offer in serving God?” - Many believers feel that they have nothing to offer. - Others are just lazy. WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL GIFT? A divinely-chosen ability for divinely-empowered service. - 1 Corinthians 12:1, 5-7. a. The phrase “spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Spiritual Gift Do I Have? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    A look at 21 of the spiritual gifts that the Bible talks about believers having.

    Do I Have A Spiritual Gift? Every Christian has a spiritual gift. - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. Church Leadership: 1. Preaching (a.k.a. prophecy). - Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:11. - The ability to publicly proclaim God’s Word. 2. Teaching. - Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist