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  • Steve Smith avatar

    When Did We?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

    Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,927 views

    If we want to live a life that matters, we must sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. We don’t like those words, because they seem to be steps down to obscurity, but in Christ’s Kingdom they are steps to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America’s top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Spirit’s Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,986 views

    If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

    Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Learning How To Follow Your Leaders"

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    We ultimately follow the leadership of Christ but he has also given us Christian leaders to follow.

    “LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS” Text: Matt. 16:24,”Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Intro: The gospels of Mark and Luke record ‘this” same statement by Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humpty Dumpty Revisited Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    Becoming a loving channel of God’s grace.

    Humpty Dumpty Revisited (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: We all remember the story of Humpty Dumpty that goes like this… Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King’s horses and all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. But did you know that there’s more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

    P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Matter What - Keep Serving

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,632 views

    Jesus' call to us is service (Luke 17:11-19)

    Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem. He will be betrayed, tortured, abandoned and murdered. He’s going willingly, in the full knowledge of what will happen to him. Yet, instead of being paralysed by fear, despair or anger at the unfairness of it all, he continues to live out the way of service. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,182 views

    1 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

    PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-I—Psalm 100:1-5 Attention: There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Wonder

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    We know that God uses us when our attitude is right and He use us when our motives are right but thank God, that He uses us even when our attitude isn’t right, or our motives aren’t right!

    Luke 22:7-10-Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their differ

    Intro: Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their different responses to the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,698 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What’s In A Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    How will the child of God be known throughout eternity? The Word of God hints at the transformation and testifies to the importance of God’s knowledge of who we are.

    Your name is important. Perhaps your name reveals the aspirations your parents had for you; perhaps it speaks of their honour for some other person who bore the name before you. Whatever their intention may have been in naming you as they did, your name has come to reflect your character, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Get Busy For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,413 views

    The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

    Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Gave His Life As A Ransom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,276 views

    Lent 4(A)- Jesus gave his life as a ransom. The Son of Man served to save. Christians are saved to serve.

    JESUS GAVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM (Outline) March 14, 2010 - Lent 4 - MATTHEW 20:17-28 INTRO: The mission of Christ while living on earth was to obey his Father’s will. Jesus was the King of kings even while living on earth covered with human flesh. Jesus also came to earth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
     | 6,343 views

    What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

    20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist