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An Unlikely Harvester

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 18, 2005

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In the account of the woman at the well in John 4, we will see that she serves as a good example, to all who truly desire to be a Harvester for God.

"AN UNLIKELY HARVESTER" INTRODUCTION As she walked over and looked out the window, she saw the sun high in the sky and she knew it was near the sixth hour (12 noon). It was going to be another hot day and there wasn’t even a small breeze to break the heat. She knew that this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

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Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

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Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are A Priesthood

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

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We are a royal priesthood, but many are afraid to serve. If only we would realize we are all ministers the Church would be more effective.

“We Are A Priesthood” Introduction: Around the world there are all sorts of problems that disturb me, but I think the church can make a difference. Around the church are all sorts of problems and I have seen that plainly. You hear of churches that are being led astray by false teaching. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Point

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 11, 2007

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The God we serve has a history of turning crisis’s Into turning points. I believe He can do the same for you.

Our story starts with blind Bartemaeus sitting by the wayside begging for a living. He had a crisis in his life, He was blind and he was a beggar Somebody here knows what it feels like to have a crisis in your life. Somebody came to this service today in a crisis situation. *You may have just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

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Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

You Can't Reach Home Until You Leave First Base

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2006

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God has a game plan for your life, but it’s up to you to choose to Love and serve Him and see that plan fulfilled.

You Can’t Reach Home Until You Leave First Base By Pastor Jim May Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For 5 literal days He undertook the creation of something out of nothing, turning darkness into light, separating land from the water of the seas, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

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Martha and Mary were sisters. They were both close friends of Jesus but they interacted with him, served him and worship him in different ways.

A Tale of Two Sisters Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Tonight we want to look at two women who were prominent in the life of Jesus: Two sisters named Martha and Mary. They are mentioned in three separate incidents during Jesus’ ministry. 1. When he visited their home in Bethany (Luke 10:38-41), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Allows Giants In Life

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006

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Why do we come up against giants in life? This sermon talks about giants and the purpose they serve in our spiritual lives.

I stand before you today a hair under 6 feet 1 inch. Among the men, I am the shortest in my family. My father stands 6 feet 2 inches, my grandfather 6 feet 4 inches (before he started shrinking). My brothers stand 6 feet 3 inches and 6 feet 7 ½ inches. My oldest brother Jay is the tallest. Jay ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

I Would Help, But. . .

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 21, 2004

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This message examines 10 excuses seen in the parable of the Good Samaritan that we need to overcome in order to serve as God desires us to.

THE LAWYER’S FOCUS (AND OUR’S TOO): - “Sure, I’m willing to help. . . when it’s convenient for me.” - v. 29. - helping within the family/helping with a friend/helping in a tear-jerking situation/helping at Christmas. - his question presumes that “some are my neighbors and some aren’t.” - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002

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This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

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We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Offer (For Free)

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 25, 2011

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Sermon is based upon what one gets for free just because one serves God, eventhough we do not deserve it.

What a Offer (For Free) Isaiah 55:1-13 Invitation to all to Come and what one gets is free 551 "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. 1. This is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 21, 2011

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How do we serve God in our lives? We can turn to Scripture to find out. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.

“This is the day which the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalms 113-118 comprise a wonderful 6 psalm praise to God called the “Egyptian Hallel” (Hallel meaning praise in the Hebrew.) These 6 psalms were sung during the main Jewish holidays, Passover, Pentecost and the Feast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Cost Of Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2013

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Don't let ridicule, rejection or even death stop you from serving Christ, because in the end it is the only way to live!

Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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