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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    We Must Protect Innocent Human Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008
     | 2,129 views

    The call of Christ and St. Paul to serve the poor and powerless is most pronounced in the matter of protecting human life from conception to natural death.

    November 3, 2008 St. Martin de Porres How shall we serve the poor? How shall we balance off attention to our own interests, as well as the interests of others? How shall we give a feast and invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind–in short, the marginalized and powerless who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Cost Of Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2013
     | 8,301 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God, Our Omnipotent Ally Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2013
     | 7,720 views

    Those of us who know and serve the true God have an omnipotent ally who upholds us in even the most challenging times.

    God, Our Omnipotent Ally (Isaiah 41:1-20) 1. Do you know what a pocket call is? I don’t like ‘em, esp. when I make them. 2. One day I heard a familiar voice in my pocket –my sister was garnering attention. 3. Interesting news about a pocket call this week: ORANGE CITY, Fla., Jan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cost Of Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    The cost of serving Christ includes insult, rejection and death for some, but those who want to be powerfully used by Christ must pay the price.

    Cost of Service (Mark 6:1-29) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,927 views

    Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Off To See The Wizard Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    This message focuses on wizardry and those who teach false doctrine. Many seems to want to buy God but they do not want to serve God.

    “Off to See the Wizard” Acts 8:1-3 and 9-25 Last week we wrapped up chapter 7 as we saw the death of the first martyr in the local church. His name was Stephen. According to church history it would have happened something like this ... The criminal would be taken to a place where there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 43,056 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What A Offer (For Free)

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Allows Giants In Life

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sanctified For Service

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unlimited God Series

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,220 views

    We serve a God that is unlimited. He does not have any limits, except when we limit Him because of our unbelieve.

    UNLIMITED GOD WE SHOULD NOT LIMIT GOD Most people do not realize the power of WORDS. When I speak about things, circumstances and even my city, do I realize that I am actually laying a foundation for my life and surroundings? Words are spirit vehicles. When you drive past a great Watermill in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Servant's Attitude!

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 14, 2013
     | 16,933 views

    Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, A Palm Sunday Sermon; Deacon, Minister or Leadership Service/Ordination or Just Encouraging Believers to Serve with the right attitude.

    A Servant’s Attitude! Mark 11:1-2 (NIV) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Rescued And Replanted Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,273 views

    See and serve the most vulnerable. We’re not all called to do the same thing, but we’re all capable of doing something.

    A couple months ago I went for a run. I was distracted while searching for a podcast on my phone and didn’t notice the sidewalk was uneven. My toe caught the concrete and I stumbled, tried to regain my balance, and did a face plant on the pavement. At the last moment I put my arms out in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 19, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Pray like Nehemiah. All you have to do is follow, trust, repent, listen and serve. And the blessings, and protection of God will upon you.

    Nehemiah’s Prayer A brand new pastor visited the 7th grade Sunday School Class at the church. He decided to test them a little and asked, "Who can tell me who broke the walls of Jericho?" There was dead silence. Finally one of the boys said, "I don't know, but it wasn't my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowledge Without Love Is Incomplete

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2019
     | 3,630 views

    Without knowledge we perish but without love we destroy each other and don't manifest the Jesus we serve

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT LOVE IS INCOMPLETE* 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic