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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Cord #1: A Common Community – “one Body” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2015
     | 7,074 views

    The fact that every believer is part of the body of Christ should serve to bring us together in unity.

    In our main passage for this series, Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul speaks about seven “cords” that bind us together - we share a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motive For Involvement

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,318 views

    Why do we serve the Lord? Motive is more important than any thing else.

    1. It is the 11th hour 2. There are Christians standing idle. Many asleep in the harvest. 1 Corinthians 15:34 3. This is a personal invitation. a. Go work. Matthew 21:28-31 b. Many parables of God’s work being the vineyard, the field, the harvest. 4. It is a fact each of us has a job to do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 3,451 views

    When I pray “break me” I am committing to serve Jesus regardless of the cost

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,690 views

    The story is told of a young farmer who was drafted into the Confederate army to serve during the Civil War.

    The war was such a strain on the South that they did not have time to train the recruits. They drafted them to serve and placed them on the battle line to fight. This one young man was drafted and never had time to learn how: • To salute. • To keep in step as he marched. • Even, to know what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 3,754 views

    This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

    Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bondservants And Masters Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 17, 2022
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     | 2,727 views

    1 Timothy 6:1-2 teaches us how to serve different kinds of bosses.

    Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with problems in the churches around Ephesus. He was to deal with false teachers and their teaching. And he also was to instruct God’s people about living in God’s church. Paul gave Timothy instructions about the treatment of widows (in 5:3-16) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Am I And What Can God Have Me Do For Him?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024
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     | 671 views

    A message to allow us to unlock our control of life and serve Him in our daily living.

    Sermon: "Who Am I and What Can God Have Me Do?" Opening Declaration Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025
     | 232 views

    Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

    Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

    1 Peter 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  3  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.  Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to grow from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,770 views

    Stand firm on Gods words like veterans had to sand firm in serving this great nation.

    The Battle of Athens In 1946, the small town of Athens, Tennessee, became a battleground. WWII veterans who decided to take justice into their own hands, because their local politics was plagued by corruption. These brave men not only stood firm in WW11 but when returning home in their hometown ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Are We To Be Servant Leaders?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 21, 2023
     | 1,002 views

    Jesus teaches about serving others. We are not to think too highly of ourselves in the service of the Lord.

    In this passage of Scripture, Mark is telling us what Jesus teaches about serving others. This concurs with the story in Matthew 20:20-28. Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their appeal; in Matthew, their mother likewise made the petition. There is no logical inconsistency in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Exactly What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 15, 2023
     | 951 views

    What is the most important thing or process or person in your life? That is what you worship and serve.

    Saturday of the 19th Week in course 2023 A wise man once told me how to really know another person with one simple question. The question the other person must answer is “what do you worship?” That means, what is the most important thing or process or person in your life? That is what you worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 1,831 views

    Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

    Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Persevering In Hope Romans 12:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
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     | 1,266 views

    Romans 12:1 serves as a beacon of encouragement and guidance for believers facing trials and challenges in life.

    Transformed by Truth: Persevering in Hope Romans 12:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore Romans 12:12. This verse serves as a beacon of encouragement and guidance for believers facing trials and challenges in life. Romans 12:12 (NLT): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Teamwork Among Church Workers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 1,079 views

    The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully serve together.

    THE POWER OF TEAMWORK AMONG CHURCH WORKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God