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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    All I Need To Know About Salvation And Serving God I Learned In Vbs!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
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     | 5,054 views

    So often we make things so complicated in the Christian life, but truly all we ever need to know about being saved and serving God, we can learn in Vacation Bible School!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 24, 2010 Date Preached: June 27, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous Title: All I Need to Know… I learned in VBS! Text: James 1:5 [ESV] 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,617 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

    The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me-Firstology

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

    Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serve Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,168 views

    Followers of Christ should serve as He served.

    [To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,674 views

    A sermon based on 1 Corinthians 12 about various gifts to offer to the mission of the church

    Leslie Griffiths, the well known Methodist minister and former President of Conference, tells of the time when he was invited to Easter People where thousands of people of all ages used to gather at a seaside resort for a Christian festival of worship, seminars, fellowship and fun. He was ushered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship - What Is Necessary?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010
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     | 3,788 views

    Discussion of the fact that much of what we use in worship isn't mandated by Scripture: pulpits, crosses on the wall, buildings, even sermons and music. So what is necessary, according to Scripture?

    Worship – What is Necessary? Various Scriptures July 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today’s service is going to be a bit different. But I’m guessing you’ve already figured that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Second Mile Servant

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,539 views

    Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

    A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does The Bible Say About Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,777 views

    This sermon explores what the Bible says about spiritual gifts.

    Scripture For the past three Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. The second Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is My Neighbor

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    the Good Samaritan

    LK 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 27 He answered: " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Servant Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 5, 2021
     | 4,285 views

    An ongoing look at spiritual disciplines. Today we look at Servanthood

    Spiritual Disciplines: Service June 6, 2021 It’s the night of the Passover celebration, you don’t realize this will be the last meal you eat with Jesus. You’re one of Jesus’ disciples and you walk into the room and you expect someone to wash your feet . . . You see water, a towel, but there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,172 views

    What is important to a worship service in the house of God?

    When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 2

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,552 views

    All churches should have an ongoing ministry that includes every member and regular attendee

    The coronovirus is going to be with us for a long time. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and our families to take it seriously and follow every precaution directed and suggested. As time goes by, the inclination to become complacent and careless will become more and more tempting. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    May The Weak Be Strong

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,463 views

    The following sermon is going to review 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 to help us remember that God chooses the foolish, weak, lowly, and despised of this world to serve Him and in doing so shames the wise and strong so that boasting of righteousness, holiness and redemption would only be done in the Lord!

    May the Weak be Strong 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when the Creator of all things seen and unseen who was slain to purchase your soul (Colossians 1:16; Revelation 13:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20), asks you a born-again believer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Leos Passion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2017
     | 4,912 views

    Sermon for a elderly man 84 years old god Christian man.

    There was a male nurse the day Leo came out of surgery, Leo he was not very alert at all, until the young good looking male nurse hugged Louise and Leo crossed those arms as if to say she’s mine and you better not hug her I love her! And this may mean pain to your physical body. I laughed so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist