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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,808 views

    Andrew is an example of a person who was content to serve in the background. Three stories of his service reveal the true heart of a servant.

    Servanthood John 1:40-42 Introduction In a national study George Barna interviewed thousands of people, believers and non-believers. He questioned them about what success means, how you get there and how do you measure it. Most people’s responses focused on personal accomplishments, family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 395 ratings
     | 49,243 views

    A wedding service to encourage 3 healthy habits in a marriage. Written for an unsaved couple, encouraging the hope and enclusion of Christ in their lives

    SERMON ---- 3 Habits of an Effective marriage!! A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,899 views

    Funeral service for a believer; plan of salvation for those in attendance. (Name removed out of respect and replaced with gender specific title.)

    I believe that this servant of the Lord would want to let others have an opportunity to know this Savior of hers, and the simplest way to do that is to share with you some of her favorite bible verses, also known as “The Romans Road”. Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fingerprints In The Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,385 views

    A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

    FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Famine Of The Will Of God

    Contributed by Tom Carpenter on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Jesus' meat (food) was to do the will of God. Today we have a famine of the will of God, but the Lord has prepared a feast, if we will but be obedient.

    Matt 6:9-13 (KJV) (9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11) Give us this day our daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And lead us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marching Orders

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,577 views

    In the story of Jesus' ascension, God reminds us to leave God's work to God (including our worry), to trust God's power to guide our witness, and to be prepared for Jesus' return.

    Acts 1:4-11 Marching Orders Three days ago marked “Ascension Day” on the church calendar. This is the day we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Today’s scripture records the story. And as Jesus interacts with his disciples, we see him shift their focus from temporal to eternal; he broadens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kickoff Time

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    This sermon is to kickoff our Stewardship Campaign and our Anniversary Service in sharing the vision for our two year campaign.

    “It’s Kickoff Time” 9/26/10 Haggai 1:5-15 Luke 21:1-4 A long time ago when I played football, I was on the kickoff team. I was always full of optimism and I could feel butterflies in my stomach. When the referee blew that long whistle, everything we had been practicing for for weeks was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Naked At The Table

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    God prepared the very first table fellowship in the Garden of Eden so we might know how to worship and have communion with Him.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA NAKED AT THE TABLE BACKGROUND: A. Today, as is our monthly practice, we will observe the Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. 1. What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? a. We may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting The New Year Right

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 42,486 views

    In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

    One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life-Time

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    Have you ever wondered how many days a person who never missed a sunday service in a year spends?

    LIFE-TIME LUKE: 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Know What Time It Is?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    Now is the time to step up and hear God's voice calling us to surrender our lives to His service.

    Do You Know What Time It Is? Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 The next three weeks are a crucial time for us as individuals and for us as a church. I believe that one of the greatest hindrances to the building of the Body of Christ in our country today is the lack of passion on behalf of men and women for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,952 views

    Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

    THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward In Hope Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,786 views

    The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

    Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 47,187 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Built To Serve God (Part 2)

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,769 views

    There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

    Built To Serve God (Part 2) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty of sin by being good enough. We are saved by God’s grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. 2. You were created by God as a new person in Christ for the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church