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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Baptism Service Defining Moments And Choices. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,508 views

    Baptism Message preached at a baptismal service for 3 church members in September 2012.

    BAPTISM SERVICE Defining Moments and Choices. Each of us has a story of our life. A story made up of events and circumstances, moments and choices. A story that contains good days and not so good days. ____ story is different from _____ and ____. Your story is different from mine, and different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost: Birthday Party Or Memorial Service?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014
     | 4,817 views

    Has Pentecost become a dim memory of God's past dealing with the church?

    Pentecost: Birthday Party or Memorial Service? Acts 2: 1-41 Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar. In it we remember the birth of the church when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came upon the believers in Jerusalem. In many Schools today, children will cut out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Making The Most Of Your Christian Service Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 6, 2013
     | 4,846 views

    Once a person is saved, God’s desire is that we labor for His work. But there is a need for us to “work smart” as we labor in God’s work. Too many believers serve the Lord and are sincere, but they lack understanding, and therefore they aren’t making the

    Making the Most of Your Christian Service Colossians 1:26-29 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen a person who works very hard, and there is lots of activity, but little gets accomplished? Have you ever heard the expression “working smart?” 2. Some people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Dynamics That Effect Christian Service-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2012
     | 3,058 views

    3 of 3. Paul warned Timothy of the dynamics required to fulfill his charge. Believers must be aware of the dynamics surrounding the fulfillment of their Christian service. What are some of these dynamics? Christian service must embrace...

    DYNAMICS That EFFECT CHRISTIAN SERVICE-III—1Timothy 1:18-20 Attention: Jan. 13, 2012—Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Italian cruise ship Concordia, fled his sinking cruise liner before all the passengers were off. His negligence led to the deaths of 32 of the 4200 passengers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,467 views

    Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Psalm 127 Ill: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • “Every time I get into bed,” he said, “I’m convinced there is somebody under it”. • “I can help”, said the psychiatrist, • “But it will mean a session a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

    God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Education And Service Promote Growth In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,334 views

    Our catechesis must constantly reinforce the truths accepted in the early proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

    Thursday of 24th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today the Franciscans celebrate the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. The few saints who have legitimately borne the marks of Christ’s passion live out in a physical and spiritual way the long hours of Christ’s passion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joe Chase avatar

    Grave Side Service For A Sister In Christ

    Contributed by Joe Chase on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Grave Side Service

    Grave Side Service 2016-08-10 Lakeview Cemetery We have brought Norma to the place where her mortal body will remain until that great day when all the dead will be raised immortal. Our comfort during these hard hours of loss come from the Great God of Heaven. I commend you to Him and the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Faith Church - Benediction Service

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,092 views

    Our church's final service was held on April 8, 2018, and we discussed three critical things as we each look ahead to what God has for us next: 1) remember what God has done, 2) tell others of what God has done, and 3) imagine what God will do next.

    Benediction Service 1 Chronicles 16:8-13 & 23-36 Benediction Service - Today, we celebrate our final church service here at Living Faith Church -- Last week, I said this would not be a funeral … and I meant it - We won’t have a funeral for three simple reasons: 1. Our Savior is alive 2. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Investing Your Life In The King's Service

    Contributed by David Cook on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    God has invested gifts, talents in our lives and we must use those in His kingdom service.

    Elvis Presley is known as the “King of Rock-n-Roll.” Perhaps there’s been no greater music entertainer in the past 100 years that has used his talents to shake up the crowd, like Elvis. Thinking over the latter years of Elvis’ life and his drug overdose, do you think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Service Names Of Jesus Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,870 views

    The Service Names of Jesus

    “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019
     | 7,419 views

    The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service) – John chapter 1 verses 1-14 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Word Who Became Flesh (vs 1-3 & 14). (2). The Light Which Dispels Darkness (vs 4-5) (3). The Choice Which Confronts Everyone (vs 11-12). (4). The Gift Which God Gives (vs 14) SERMON BODY: Questions: What do you and your family need for a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018
     | 5,990 views

    A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

    Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Service Names Of Christ Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,711 views

    Service Names of Christ

    “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    : What Is The Quality Of Your Service To God?

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jul 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 48,618 views

    Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living without at least one talent. How effectively are you using your God given talents?

    AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF YOUR SERVICE TO GOD? TEXT: LUKE 19:13, 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6 Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal