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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Agape Love Versus Self-Centered Love

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 9, 2018
     | 7,967 views

    The church in Corinth, like many modern churches, was in a great deal of trouble. Self-centered love and self pride was wreaking havoc. What's the answer?

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,316 views

    There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

    26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Improving Your Serve 2023 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2023
     | 1,918 views

    Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus.

    Improving your serve! Opening Illustration: Serving the ball story! Thesis: Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ultimate Submission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 884 views

    Emphasizes the importance of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrendering self-interests to deepen our relationship with God and fulfill our divine calling.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a blessing to gather here with you today, to stand firm on the solid ground of our faith, and to lift our hearts and voices in praise of our heavenly Father. As we stand on the precipice of a new week, we find ourselves drawn once again to the ...read more

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    Women In The Church - Free To Serve As God Equips!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2022
     | 3,612 views

    A careful and self-aware reading of Scripture demonstrates that God uses men and women equally in the body of Christ. He equips and empowers for His glory. We are better off if we don't resist His hand of grace.

    May 2022 Sermon - Women in the Church - Acts 2:16-21; Galatians 3:26-29 Today we are beginning a short series on an issue that is very close to my heart. That issue is to do with the wellness of the body of Christ, the overall health of the church. And it’s to do with the responsibility of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leading And Loving Like Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2024
     | 880 views

    This message was given to a leadership team (manager and senior level) at the mission that I serve at. It is about serving well, like Jesus.

    We gather here, as we always do at the mission, in the name of Jesus Christ seeking to know his heart, seeking to know and discern his mind, seeking to hear from the Holy Spirit as he speaks to us through each other. And today we’re continuing to talk about the general reality of our need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service Or Serve-Us? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

    1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,893 views

    We have responsibilities in the context of our relationship with God and His church. Peter provides godly guidance for our responsibilities in the Lord's church.

    In the military, after the agreements and oaths, there were responsibilities. They offered training, but I had to train. They gave me equipment, but I had to maintain it. They prepared food, but I had to eat. They provided education, but I had to continue learning. Bottom line is - I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,612 views

    This is my version of Rick Warren’s Sermon for the 40 Days Of Purpose. It deals with all of us being prepared to do ministry.

    Shaped For Serving God 11-7-2004 Purpose Driven Church Part 5 1 Samuel 17:32-40 John 13:1-17 There was a young man in his late teens, that was pretty much considered as a nobody by his family because he was the youngest of eight sons. He had the job of taking care of the sheep. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Serve One Another

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 13, 2013
     | 5,900 views

    Getting a high station so you can be served; having others serve you and do your bidding; becoming a big shot...That's what life's all about, right? Not in God's kingdom. In this "One Another" command, we learn why, and how we can become great before God.

    Serve One Another Message 6 in One Anothers Series Chuck Sligh October 13, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this message and all the sermons in the One Another Series is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro is not original with me, but I have lost the source. If anyone knows ...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 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,664 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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    Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    Christ has made us free so that we may serve one another.

    Background to Galatians: Following Paul’s successful campaign in Galatia, the Judaizers (Jews who taught that salvation and sanctification is by faith in Christ plus the works of the law) insisted that Gentile converts to Christianity follow certain OT practices, especially circumcision. The Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,422 views

    If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

    Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seize The Opportunity To Serve

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    There are three ways to look at people: (1) as prey - whom we can make a profit from; (2) as trouble to avoid, or (3) as an opportunity for us to serve. The Lord says we are to minister to others, especially those in need.

    Luke 10:30-37 Seize the Opportunity to Serve 1929 words This parable tells us we can treat people in at least 3 different ways. (1) Like the robbers, sees a person as a prey. They are out to gain something from him. (2) Like the priest and the Levite, see the person as a trouble to avoid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving With A Heavenly Mindset Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 1,111 views

    After we come to Christ as Lord, we should want to serve Him in some way.

    Life Choice series Serving with a heavenly mindset Colossians 3:1-10 Good Morning everyone and to those who are listening with us online this morning. We have been in a series called “life choices” for several weeks and this morning we will finish up the series. Some of you will say ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene