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From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

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Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Free PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores the freedom in Christ through faith, the struggle to maintain this freedom, and the fulfillment it brings when lived out in love.

Welcome, precious family of God, to this blessed gathering where we unite our hearts in the pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We come together in the spirit of fellowship, bound by a shared love for our Savior, and a shared desire to know Him more intimately. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Topics: True Freedom

Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Deacons Yardstick

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 20, 2007

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Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please.

A Deacons Yardstick Next week we will nominate those men we see as meeting the qualifications of a Deacon. Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Frank Sinatra Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

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This is installment 7 in a series I preached from I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that "love does not seek its own."

¡§Jesus & Frank Sinatra¡¨ I Corinthians 13:5 February 2, 2003 Love of Another Kind ¡V I Corinthians 13 ¡§¡¦Jesus¡¦ Way¡¦ or ¡¥My Way¡¦?¡¨ And now, the end is near; And so I face the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learning To Play Second Fiddle

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Becoming a servant, just like Jesus

Scripture: John 1: 26-27 Sermon - Learning to Play Second Fiddle One day there was a young boy practicing his fiddle. He dismally scraped back and forth across the instrument, while his dog set up a plaintive howling and wailing. Finally his sister stuck her head in his room and said, “Can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-27

Denomination: Methodist

What You Should Expect From Your Pastor

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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As God have expectations for pastor that church should also.

What you should expect from your Pastor? 1 Peter 5:1-4 1.Peter the Apostle (v.1) Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, A. He was an Elder (v.1a) „Ã Writing to the elders, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of The Early Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 1, 2011

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Characteristics of the early church

“The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:9-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of The Early Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011

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What the N.T. church was like

“The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Diligent Leadership

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 26, 2013

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The spiritual gift of leadership is one of the gifts of Romans 12.

10 27 13 “Diligent Leadership” Romans 12:8c: “He who leads, with diligence.” We have been looking at the spiritual gifts of the Body of Christ in Romans 12: prophecy (speaking God’s Word to others), serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

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Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

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Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Really In Control?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

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What is going on in this world?

Who Is Really in Control? Job 1:6-22 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 1:6-22. A number of years ago there was a horrific accident in Milwaukee, a pastor and his family were traveling on I-94 when suddenly his car hit a piece of metal that caused the gas tank to explode and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

All Or Nothing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

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Explore the essence of Christianity through understanding the greatest commandment, the cost of discipleship, and the reward of commitment, emphasizing that true faith requires obedience and living out our beliefs daily.

Good morning, family! Today we’re exploring The Greatest Commandment, The Cost of Discipleship, and The Reward of Commitment. The words of A.W. Tozer ring true when he says, "True faith commits us to obedience." It's not just about saying we believe, it's about living it out, every single day. Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Topics: All In, Fully Committed

Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

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If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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