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What A Servant Looks Like

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

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Walking with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, we have the opportunity to see what the servants heart looks like, especially under pressure

Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Intro: Last week sermon might have been a little overwhelming. 1. whenever we hold up Jesus as the model, we can get a little anxious 2. seems to be an example that we cannot achieve. 3. but this very next little passage gives us some very practical counsel as to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Can I Help My Church? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

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Today from this passage in the book of 1 Peter we want to take this passage and apply it to a larger theme of servant-hood, and answer the question “How can I help my Church?” this is a message on serving.

How can I help My Church? 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduction What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Response!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 8, 2011

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As Christians in the radically self promoting age we need to remind ourselves that we are not lords over God's heritage but His servants, and servants to our brethren in our ministry to glorify Christ.

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Servant: Boundless Stores Of Grace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2010

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Christmas Sunday 1987: The way to be free is to give oneself away, as Jesus did. We exalt Him because He became servant of all. That is the way to freedom for us too.

At Christmas time, all the rules change. At Christmas time, the boundaries get opened up and widened. Children who for eleven and a half months of the year are told, “We can't afford that, suddenly are permitted to spring to Santa's knee and express their desires for the latest and most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get To Washing Those Feet! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

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the lessons from Jesus washing the feet of His disciples

GET TO WASHING THOSE FEET! John 13:1-17 Lord, may our eyes see, our ears hear, and your words be written on our hearts. Amen Here, and throughout the Christian world, tonight we recognize the origin of two significant events in the life of Christ as we commemorate Maundy Thursday. One of them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Romans 12:7, Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

based on 137 ratings

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Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Show Fantasia video, segment one] A vast orchestra, composed of stringed instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, and woodwinds . . . All joining together, the harp and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Keep The Oil

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

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Everyone has a job to do. Some are not in the forefront, but all are noticed and honored by God. We all can keep the oil of the Lord!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA JUST KEEP THE OIL 1 Chronicles 27:25-34 Intro: What we have in these verses is a list of the officers who served in David’s court along with the duties each carried out. It must have been a great honor to be chosen by the king for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007

based on 18 ratings

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What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

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We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rely On The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 25, 2008

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God’s message to the people of Israel reminds us of the need to rely upon His Spirit in the work we are doing today. We need to pray, trust Him and offer what little we have. Success is assured, not by human efforts but by the power of His Spirit.

Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the strength to do it. • When He calls us to move, He will show us the way. • Whatever God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building The Church - Serving The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008

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A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ First And Foremost

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 28, 2008

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Giving Preeminence To Christ.

PP0911 DATE CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST! Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (KJV) Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build Upon: Involvement Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

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The involvment of every member is vital to the church’s success.

Principles to Build Upon: Involvement Introduction: I heard about an elderly man who went to his doctor for a physical. The doctor checked him out thoroughly. He told the elderly fellow that he was basically in good health for his age, but also gave him some guidelines concerning his lifestyle. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inisghts Into Christian Service

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2008

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Here is a miracle with a message. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan once said that every parable Jesus spoke was a miracle of instruction ,and every miracle Jesus performed was a parable of instruction. Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service.

Insights Into Christian Service John 2:1-11 I want to direct your attention to the word “servants” in verses 5 and 9. The servants are referred to in several more verses by the words “they,” “them,” or “you.” It is these unnamed servants that I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns For The King's Kids

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 13, 2008

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Crowns the Christian will wear

“Crowns for the King’s Kids” May 18, 2008 I have been telling you for years that if you are a King’s kid – then that means you are princes and princesses. Isn’t that what we call the children of a king? There’s Prince Charles and Prince Andrew and Prince William. There’s Princess Fergie and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

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