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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    What You Want

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009
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    Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

    What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Doin Good."

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2009
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    This sermon looks at ways in which Christians can be ’Doin Good’ to Christians, Church and community.

    MESSAGE GAL: 6: 1-9. . DOING GOOD. “ARE YOU DOIN GOOD?” ….. “I DON’T MEAN ARE YOU DOIN GOOD YOURSELF PERSONALLY”…. “BUT ARE YOU DOIN GOOD TO OTHERS?” AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE CALLED TO BE DOIN GOOD WHICH WILL INVOLVE MINISTERING TO OTHERS IN A DIVERSITY OF WAYS…….. MEETING NOT ONLY PRACTICAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Message Was Humilty. Did You Get It?

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
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    The Christmas message was humilty. God could have come in glory and power but came as a humble baby born in a manager. Why did He do this?

    The Christmas message was humility. Did you get it? Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus came to earth. He was born in a humble barn, into a lower middle class family in a lowly town. What an incredible story. Heaven came down to earth but when it did, it came in humility. Why wouldn’t God have come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Lead On

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
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    Sermon looks at the need for leadership and qualifications of leaders.

    LEAD ON! Acts 6:1-7 Sunday, May 4, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Background • The leaders of the church were being persecuted and the church was increasing rapidly. Thousands of people at a time were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. • With the blessing of more disciples the responsibilities grew in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011
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    Studies in the book of Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background information: • The recipient: Titus • The date: a.d.63-64. • The Letter’s Purpose: vs 5 Essential information: • (1). The call to serve (vs 1a) • (2). The call to live Godly lives (vs 1b) • (3). The call to live hopeful lives (vs 2) • (4). The call to uphold the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Let Us Go / What A Difference A Day Makes

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2012
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    Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

    Let Us Go / Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: What A Difference A Day Makes by Maria Grever and Stanley Adams. “What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours. Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain. My yesterday was blue, dear. Today I’m part of you, dear. My lonely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
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     | 9,340 views

    serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

    USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can I Do? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012
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     | 5,334 views

    A lot of people can point out the problems in this old world, but there are a only few people who are doing something about the condition this world is in, that are trying to make a difference!

    Verse 35-37-When the day was now far spent, His disciples came to Him and said, “This is a deserted place, and already the hour is late. Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.” But He answered and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Task; Our Task

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 3, 2011
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     | 6,206 views

    God calls you to serve within His church. He wants you to put your hands to work for Him, to invest your time in a work that lasts.

    9-4-11 God’s Task, Our Task Labor Day NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Nehemiah had noticed, and was troubled that the wall had fallen into disrepair. He had defined the purpose, communicated his discontent, and motivated the people to accept the task. Now the work began. The walls of Jerusalem had been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,273 views

    Part 3 of a series on the Book of Philippians. This sermon is on what it means to imitate Christ.

    Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Title: Imitating Christ Introduction Imitating Christ does not mean we dress up in a robe/ grow a beard… Imitating Christ means Giving to others what Christ has given to us “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, If any comfort from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,185 views

    How to have purpose in Life

    Building a Life of Purpose Acts 13:36 Scripture reading (36) Millions of people go through life without any real sense of why they are here and what they ought to be doing in life. It might surprise you to know that the wisest man who ever lived seems at times to have had just such a perspective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Example Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012
     | 1,748 views

    No literal portrait of Jesus exists. But the likeness of the One who died to set all men free can be seen in the lives of those who truly follow Him. If we are truly following Christ others will see it in our appearance, our attitudes, and our associa

    Great Example Philippians 2.5-8 Pt.2 Good Friday Service 2012 Introduction A F. B. Meyer once said, I used to think that Gods gifts were on shelves one above the other; and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the easier we could reach them. I now find that Gods gifts are on shelves one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Your Feet Dirty? Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    Living a life of greatness by serving.

    Are Your Feet Dirty? (John 13:1-17) Introduction: “A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    Emulating the life of Christ.

    Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
     | 3,353 views

    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic