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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023
     | 900 views

    This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

    The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Service For Aged Christian Lady

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    Norma was almost 90 years old and a faithful Christian.

    I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with priorities, especially our relationship with God 4. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Withstanding The Storms Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 10,229 views

    This sermon begins a journey through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I’ve begun with the end in mind. If we hear and do what Jesus taught, we will be like the wise person who built on the rock and withstood the storm.

    Withstanding the Storms [Show storm video] Matthew 7:24-27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Service - The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 4, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    Comfort from one of the most reassuring passages of scripture that has comforted believers throughout history.

    Welcome and Words of Comfort • Thank you for coming today to say goodbye and to pay your last respects to ……. • Whether we are family or friends, we have been drawn together today by the life of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When We Gather Together

    Contributed by John White on May 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,400 views

    The principle and practice of God's people gathering together in the presence of the Lord in a house dedicated to Him for the purpose of corporate praise and worship is clearly taught throughout the Bible by command, precept and example.

    WHY WE GATHER TOGETHER Psalm 84:10 "For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalm 122:1 " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Matt. 18:20 "Again I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Serve Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,689 views

    Emphasize the importance of serving others as a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, following Jesus' example, and drawing wisdom from Proverbs to guide us in this selfless act.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to explore a passage from the book of Proverbs that speaks to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ – serving others. There's a beautiful quote from Isaac Watts that says, "In matters of equity between man and man, our Savior has taught ...read more

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    Come Before Winter Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2016
     | 11,604 views

    The coming of winter imposes an urgency on our service to Christ. For someone we know, it is "winter, or never." Whatever we are to do, it must be now.

    “Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers. “The Lord be with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Others, Serve Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 152 views

    True greatness is found in serving others with everyday acts of kindness, recognizing and loving Jesus in the overlooked and ordinary people around us.

    Some of the most breathtaking moments with Jesus arrive in ordinary clothes. A paper cup of water handed to a weary worker. A brown-bag sandwich shared on a bench. A text sent at midnight that says, “I’m here.” He has a way of walking into our Mondays and Market Streets, our waiting rooms and ...read more

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    Funeral Service: Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 28, 2024
     | 3,947 views

    1. Put your trust in the Lord’s power. 2. Put your trust in the Lord's promise of eternal life. 3. Put your trust in the Lord's proof of eternal life.

    Funeral Service: Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall) (Prepared February 28, 2024) BACKGROUND *This message was preached for the funeral of a longtime Christian friend who was known for his kindness to others. I will call him John Smith. SONG 1 WELCOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Called To Service In He Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    Using the story of Elisha’s literal call to ministry as an allegory, we can draw several truths from this passage concerning whom God chooses to call into a work for Him.

    WHO IS CALLED TO SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM © 2002 Mark Beaird Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21 Many say that they want to be greatly used or at least used in some way in the Kingdom of God, and yet, the lack of action in their lives betrays their words. However, the truth is that if we do not want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Service Elderly Christian Woman

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 83,804 views

    Funeral service for My Grandmother

    FUNERAL SERVICE: ELDERLY CHRISTIAN WOMAN by George Crumbly Service for Emma Faye McGill (My Grandmother) December 22, 1995 2:00pm Lake Wales Church of the Nazarene Lake Wales Florida Acts 20: 36-38 "A Time Of Parting" We come today to pay our final tribute of respect to Mrs. Emma Faye McGill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,803 views

    This is a message on what CHANGES God wants to do in us during Revival Services. The message preceeded the Lord’s Supper, where the participant competed a handout on the changes they wanted God to make in their life during Revival.

    ‘A Lord’s Supper Revival Service’ INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to observe ‘The Lord’s Supper’. Some churches observe The Lord’s Supper every 5th Sunday … once a quarter … once a month … every Sunday. Here at Priscilla Baptist Church, we don’t observe The Lord’s Supper on any regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons: Shared Service In The Local Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014
     | 5,066 views

    A sermon on the role of deacons and their responsibilities.

    Deacons: Shared Service in the Local Church Chuck Sligh September 7, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 6 INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to jump ahead three or four chapters in our study through Acts to introduce our deacon selection process. By the time of Acts 6, the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes A Lamb - Good Friday Services Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,952 views

    This is the text of a Good Friday service worked into a series. It featured an on-stage enactment of a Passover Seder, "narrated" by the speaker of the message, explaining the significance of Passover in light of the gospel.

    Introduction: (Scripture read - offstage) Exodus 12:3-14 …This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD--a lasting ordinance. Joke - Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghettos. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn't even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Series

    Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Jan 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,390 views

    The Baptism of Jesus was an unusual event teaching us lessons.

    “Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Mark 1:1-10 (KJV) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist