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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    You Call This Worship?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 7, 2011
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    1) True worship is persistent, not sporadic. 2) True worship is done for others, not for oneself. 3) True worship is beneficial, not futile.

    I have a confession to make. I haven’t eaten a tasty store-bought or restaurant-made pizza since coming to Canada. The crusts are consistently too dry or too doughy. The pepperoni is too greasy and too salty. And the pizza sauce is too sweet. It’s not as bad as the pizza I had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
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    Illustrates the essence of compassion and selfless love.

    In the tapestry of the gospel passage, Jesus weaves a profound parable that transcends individual identities and backgrounds, emphasizing the universal call to compassion. The symbolic journey from Jerusalem to Jericho becomes a poignant metaphor, illustrating the shift from godly to ungodly ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Humility & Honor Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 778 views

    Jesus calls us to live lives of humility and honor, lifting others above ourselves and focusing on eternal rewards instead of immediate gratification.

    Imagine you have a bag of candy, and you're super excited to eat it all by yourself. But then, you see someone who looks like they could use a pick-me-up. What would you do? Would you keep the candy to yourself or share it with them? This simple choice can teach us a lot about humility and honor. ...read more

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    God Values Humility Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 583 views

    God values humility and is drawn to those who earnestly offer themselves to Him. We must practice honest self-talk, intentional self-awareness, and adopt an "Us for Them" mindset to embrace humility in our lives.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that Jesus taught – humility. But first, let me show you something. (Bring out a deflated balloon and a fully inflated balloon) See these balloons? One is full of air, and the other is empty. Keep these in mind as we go through our message today. So, Jesus ...read more

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    Remember The Sacrifice Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 832 views

    Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As Christians, we are also reminded of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and are called to live sacrificially in our daily lives.

    Jesus didn't just talk about sacrifice, He lived it. He gave up His life for us. That's the ultimate sacrifice. And because of that, we have the chance to know God and have eternal life. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13) Memorial Day is all ...read more

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    Servants And Saints PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 639 views

    Explores our privileged position, service, and the peace and grace we receive in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and honor to stand before you today, not as someone who is above you, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow believer, who is eager to share the richness of God's word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of ...read more

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    Victory In Service: A Veterans Day Sermon

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 10, 2023
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    Greetings and acknowledgment of Veterans Day. Brief overview of the David and Goliath story as a metaphor for overcoming challenges. Emphasis on the parallels between the courage of veterans and David's bravery.

    Talking Points: 1. The Giants We Face: - Acknowledge the challenges veterans often encounter, both on and off the battlefield. - Connect the metaphorical "Goliaths" in our lives to struggles with PTSD, physical injuries, and societal reintegration. 2. The Armor of God: - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 330 ratings
     | 40,663 views

    This is a Candlelight service using different candles and narrative to tell the Christmas story.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Candles needed Joseph – red Mary – blue Jesus – gold Two shepherds – green Three angels – white Three Magi (Wisemen) – silver ----Only the 1st and last stanzas of the hymns are to be sung---- Prelude – Instrumentalist plays Christmas music In the beginning was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Contract—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,891 views

    This portion of Joshua describes the binding agreement God’s people willfully entered into to serve God exclusively. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

    SERVICE CONTRACT-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Israel covenanted together to exclusively serve YHWH as their God. God’s people are bound to a commitment to serve YHWH as their God. What communicates a people’s commitment to God? Indicators/Measures of commitment among God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordination Charge For Pastoral Service

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 430 ratings
     | 60,573 views

    Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister.

    Ordination Charge for Pastoral Service 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Intro: Paul charges Timothy to do several things as a faithful minister in 2nd Timothy 4:1-5. This is my charge to you also. Core: Always preach God’s word, always be ready carry the message and understand hardships will come in service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How's Your Service Plan

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,121 views

    See what God is looking for in service to Him.

    Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeking God Through Service Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,661 views

    We come to know God through service.

    This morning is the third message in our five-part series on Seeking God. Just to review, on December 31st, I suggested to the church that we each make one resolution for the coming year: that in the year 2001, we would seek to know Christ more deeply than ever before. Why is this important? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Fight - A Funeral Service

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 52,547 views

    Saying good bye to a sister who had fought the good fight.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Here today to pay our final respect to....., to remember her life and how it touched ours, to share in the hope in which she lived her life and which, for her, has now been realized. 2. In reflecting upon their mother, the family chose the passage we read from 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parent-Child Dedication Service

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 34,778 views

    A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

    Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Holy Saturday Sermon/Service Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,502 views

    A service for Holy Saturday (easter weekend), looking a despair and Psalm 88 as Peter might have said it following his betrayal.

    Holy Saturday – March 30, 2002 Worship Set #1: Intro Section: • Welcome. Announcements (?). Offering (is this appropriate? Necessary for SDC and regular giving…) • Place this service in the order of events of the Easter weekend. • In some churches where there are services of some type every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist