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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Responding To God's Call In Perilous Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 29, 2022
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    The Public ministry Jesus began in perilous times. Distractions, disapointment, and weariness was the order of the day. When Jesus called, Peter responded and so must we.

    Sermon – Responding To God's Call in Perilous Times Scripture Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words Of Comfort To Weary Souls (Matthew 4:12- 5:12)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 17, 2024
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    Jesus' public ministry got underway after His time in the wilderness. He had overcome the temptations of the devil, and was now ready to change the world.

    Matthew 4:12-28: Jesus had just returned from the desert when He heard that John the Baptist had been cast into prison by the order of Herod Antipas for speaking out against Herod's adulterous relationship with the wife of his brother Philip. The LORD went on to the region of Galilee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Pandemic

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Apr 22, 2020
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    Two extremes to the Reactions to this pandemic teach something about another older epidemic

    INTRODUCTION: A. During this epidemic 1. I have been noticing something about people Sort of a lesson in human nature The Pandemic reveals Two kinds of people Two extremes #1 extreme those go to store - hoard up all the bottled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Powers That Be.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025
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    Subjection to rulers.

    THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Between Saint And Sinner. Pt.2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 22, 2005
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    Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election?

    Between Saint and Sinner. pt.2. Can we as ministers attest to the validity of our calling and election as Ministers? Yes. Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election? Yes. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005
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    Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Surprising Appearance Series

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

    A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000
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    Jesus’ coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper

    Well, it’s the day before Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son who came to live among us. As the first chapter of John tells us: (John 1:14 NRSV) "the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Don Spooner avatar

    Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001
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    Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

    The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come And Have Your Meal At Once

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007
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    Sharing in the invitation of the Gospel.. Relating to the parable of the servant and the good master and the thier roles

    When I think on today’s Gospel parable I at once imagine how I would feel if I had worked all day in the field for somebody. Imagine how you would feel, you have worked all day long for your boss and at the end of the day, instead of being told you have done a great job, you are told to get supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Piercing The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,907 views

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Song Of Mary

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,116 views

    Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

    This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “sometimes I Get Caught Cheating!”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
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     | 4,551 views

    This sermon deals with the fact of the servants of Jesus needing to be responsible to the needs of the poor and oppressed.

    ) November 3, 2013 [White or Red]
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144 (UMH 840)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
 Sermon St John Luke 19:1-10 “Sometimes I get Caught Cheating!” Well this couple came in for concealing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Love Lifted Me

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    Ebed-Melech- It means…a servant of the lord That could be anyone of us!!!

    Jeremiah 38:5-13-Then Zedekiah the king said, “Look, he is in your hand. For the king can do nothing against you.” So they took Jeremiah and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the king’s son, which was in the court of the prison, and they let Jeremiah down with ropes. And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016
     | 9,040 views

    A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

    2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist