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  • Adam Deibert avatar

    Gifts & Service Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    Loving others means giving of ourselves for the benefit of another. What we choose to give is a reflection of how much we really love them, & ultimately reflects how much we love God.

    This is the last sermon in our series, “Loving others…and letting them know it.” Throughout this series, we have seen the importance of unconditional love, and we have learned practical yet meaningful ways of expressing this love – from a handshake, to a kind word, to time spent together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 34,562 views

    This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

    Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Service With A Smile Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,640 views

    Service with a smile—it makes a difference not only in the person who is served but also in the one who serves.

    When you go to a restaurant to eat does it make a difference to you if the server offers a smile or not? I think most of us respond better to service with a smile. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Qualifications For Service Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

    Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Service

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,569 views

    A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

    INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,038 views

    A funeral service.

    Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Devotion And Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Covenant Service

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,786 views

    As Christian, we have made a covenant with God. He saves us and as our response we are to live as He would have us live

    06-01-13TSJ Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction Two young Christians once made a covenant together. They agreed that, come what may, they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them had much money. But then they both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Priest's Services

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the priest's services. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 23:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the priest's services. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 23:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart to dedicate the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pride And Service Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012
     | 5,414 views

    Here is what Paul wants the Corinthians to understand and what the Holy Spirit would have us understand. What matters is to follow Jesus Christ wherever that may lead us.

    Introduction It has been three weeks since we have been in 1 Corinthians. You will recall that Paul has been admonishing the Corinth saints for division in the church and for their being enamored with worldly wisdom. The underlying issue, we noted, was the tension between the church and Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Partners In Service

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    Listening to the right teacher makes you a wonderful partner in service.

    - Authorities helpful in our lives: parents, teachers, leaders - you better not always do what they tell you, try responsible listening instead - try responsible listening instead - Priesthood of Believers: We are all teachers. - phylacteries and fringes = tefilin and bangs - ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,934 views

    This is a funeral sermon for an elderly preacher and a dear friend. It speaks of forsaking all to follow Jesus.

    I’d like to begin by giving our condolences to Sister Betty Jo, Sister Sandy, and all the friends, family, and loved ones of Bro. Marion Davis. He was a husband of more than 50 years. He was a father. He was a brother. He was a great friend. This world will simply not be the same without him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,559 views

    This was a graveside service for a longtime member of our church who died after a long illness.

    Graveside Service Read obituary That was the obituary we read in the paper this week for Bob, but I think we all know that there was much more to him than could be summed up in a couple of paragraphs in the paper. Sometimes it might have been hard to find out some of those things from him. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Commissioning Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,796 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Bella avatar

    Surrender Then Service Series

    Contributed by Alan Bella on Jan 8, 2011
     | 6,558 views

    we must surrender to God first then use our gifts

    SURRENDER THEN SERVICE ROMANS 12:1-8 I. INTORDUCTION: TALK ABOUT THE SONG I SURRENDER ALL. WE SIGN IT A LOT BUT WE REALLY DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS. (EXBOUND). II. WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS, LAST WEEK WE DISCUSSED PAUL DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS OF THE ABUSE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist