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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Come Now Is The Time To Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,136 views

    Isaiah’s expereience of worship boiled down to 3 things: seeing, sanctifying and serving. No matter what else worship is, it should include these.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 – Come Now is the Time to Worship I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Servants And Masters" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    Whether we’re at the top of the heap, in the middle, or at the bottom, we serve one Master, to whom we will give account (#13 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eye service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Our Days Are Numbered

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 51,487 views

    This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

    Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Donkeys, Detours & Divine Direction

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 39,739 views

    Most of us have good intentions about serving God. But when it comes to sin and the subject of obedience, good intentions don’t cut it.

    TEXT: Numbers 22:1-38 (READ) INTRO: How many of you would agree with me that God’s ways are best? OK…How many of you that agree God’s ways are best can also say with me that knowing God’s ways are best hasn’t always meant you chose God’s way over your own way? (Even tho you would admit God’s way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Terrorism Firsthand

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

    Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breakfast With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    A narrative retelling of Peter’s breakfast with Jesus that leads fallen disciples to declare their love for Him, receive His forgiveness and a new assignment to serve Him.

    Text: John 21:4-19 Title: Breakfast with Jesus – or – A New Assignment for a Fallen Disciple Series: Conversations with Jesus (C) Topic: Christian Living Theme: Christian Living & Failure Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness Calling God’s people in my care to tell Jesus that they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Daniel's Holy Determination

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 29,434 views

    Determination determines our direction in life, both secular and spiritual, and therefore, we as Christians, need to possess a holy determination to serve, please and obey God.

    Daniel’s Holy Determination Text: Dan.1: 8; I Cor.15: 58 Intro: We hear much these days about determination. Certainly, determination is a required asset for most any endeavor. If one expects to lose unwanted pounds, they must be determined to do so. If one would develop a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me That Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 38,516 views

    I know people say we have to change because of the times but I serve a savior who never changes and neither do His principles.

    GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Text James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” A person must keep himself unspotted from the world. Pure religion does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011
     | 2,598 views

    A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

    Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,653 views

    All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

    APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Zone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007
     | 2,607 views

    We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

    Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Calls Us

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Your Giants: Desperate Days Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 33,323 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle.

    “Desperate Days” 1 Samuel 21: 1-9 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle. Introduction: The desperate man sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Called To Send Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    This is the third in the Calling of God series, Called to stand, called to serve & called to send. God still calling and churches need to send people to the mission field.

    Call to Send Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go The mother of Christian Schwartz died as he was born. Before her death she exacted this promise from her husband: “When my baby becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Positively

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,337 views

    One of the ways that Christians live in a positive manner is to discover the ministry, and their gifts and serve God and those around them using their particular gifts in their unique style.

    THE SEVEN SEVICE MAY 12, 2002 Romans 8:28-33 “Living Positively” INTRODUCTION We have a choice. We can either approach life as an optimist, or we can approach life as a pessimist. Both optimists and pessimists look to the future. However, one sees the positive possibilities, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran