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  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Remanant! A Call To Christians Amidst The Tragedy Of Columbine.

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    A call for God’s people to serve Him through the constraint of the Holy Spirit instead of at their convenience.

    " The Remnant " Matthew 5:11-16 (Prayer) Blessed are you when men shall hate you and shall speak evil things about you for my name’s sake. Blessed are you in God’s eyes and on heaven’s golden shores when you are despised and rejected by the world and by men for the name of Jesus. Rejoice! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 1,971 ratings
     | 183,867 views

    Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

    The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Acceptable Motives For Ministry

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 11,206 views

    INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God.

    INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God. Many people serve God but not all for the same reasons. We know that there are definitely some reasons for serving God that are unacceptable. Jesus made it clear that striving for position and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suppose Someone?s Toes Were In Your Nose! Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    Part eight of "The purpose driven life" series. You were shaped for serving God.

    Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He now showed the disciples the full extent of his love.?*?2 It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secret Service Citizens Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    Jesus addresses the Kingdom Citizen on how to serve all of those we come into contact with.

    Secret Service Citizens The APPEAL to do good works IT APPLIES TO EVERY BELIEVER -all 4 verses addresses the fact that we are to "do charitable deeds" IT AFFECTS EVERYONE -our charitable deeds are to be done to the Christian AND the non-Christian... noone is exempt The "ARGUMENT" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Demonstration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,425 views

    Our love for God and our worship of God are demonstrated in how we love and serve others.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE DEMONSTRATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 20:20-28 OPEN Chuck Colson makes an interesting observation. He points out that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, they did not make Christianity illegal. The Soviet constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So What Are You Aiming For?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    Great ’New Year’ word. Remember, we are called to serve Christ now, and also in heaven!

    “So What are You Aiming For?” Text: Colossians 3:1-4 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Appeal To The Fringe

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2010
     | 3,805 views

    Serving others when they need help is distracting, but it is our calling; it is draining, but not depleting ... rather it is empowering.

    The trouble with my "honey-do" list is, it is much too complicated for my limited brainpower! How am I supposed to remember all the things I am expected to do? How am I supposed to keep it all straight? 3 I am about to walk out the front door, and I hear: “Oh, you’re going out to make a hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Called Me?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    We are often surprised God has called us to serve Him and has equipped us.

    God Called . . . ME!?!? January 18, 2009 For the past two weeks we have been talking about the church and what God is calling us to do and to be. Two weeks ago we looked at the scripture when Joshua was leading the Israelites into Israel. In order to cross into the land they had to cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

    Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pictures Allowed Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,049 views

    The second of the ten commandment is one that is greatly misunderstood by some and hopefully this sermon serves to correct is view.

    No Pictures Allowed Exodus 20:4-6 Introduction If you take a trip to the Washington D.C. to see the sites of the capital, you will see signs around the capital building and the White House that read photography forbidden. This is supposedly for reasons of national security, but we all know it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day Service

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,616 views

    Reflecting on the fallen heroes and patriots that served our country and comparing them to the martyrs and saints of the church.

    May 30, 2010 Memorial Day I want to begin today by reading something I received in my e-mail last week. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Number Your Days

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,932 views

    Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart!

    Number your Days May 7, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart! Focus Passage: Psalm 90:7-12 Supplemental Passage: And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Establishes Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,634 views

    The two giant bronze pillars serve to remind Israel that it is God who establishes and in Him is strength.

    We shared on Solomon’s building of the Temple of God last week. Today in 1 Kings 7 we will look at the furnishings of the Temple. • The building of the Temple was in the heart of King David and also the desire of his son Solomon. • They gave their best for it, by providing the best material and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Consider Your Lord Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,452 views

    As we seek to serve the Lord, we must see Him as He is and stand in awe of Him.

    Consider Your LORD Haggai 2: 1-9 In our text today we find a similar introduction to that of Chapter One. It has been about a month since the Lord stirred up the people and the work began in earnest on the Temple. The Lord speaks again to the people during the annual Feast of Tabernacles, a feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist