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  • John Bright avatar

    The Power To Serve

    Contributed by John Bright on Nov 9, 2023
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    A sermon for Veteran's Day. Teaching sheet at the end

    “The Power to Serve" Acts 6:1-5 Veteran’s Day A sermon for 11/12/23 by Pastor John Bright Acts 6:1-4 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Empowered To Serve Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2022
     | 3,081 views

    Don’t be ignorant about your spiritual gift(s). Rather, appreciate the sure manifestations of the Spirit, the single source and purpose of your spiritual gifts, and the assortment of spiritual gifts God gives to the church.

    When it comes to computers, some people hardly know a gigabyte from a mosquito bite. Just ask any technical support person at any of the major computer companies. Here are some of their stories: One computer company considered changing the command "Press Any Key" to "Press Return ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Appointed To Serve

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013
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    God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

    We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practising Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2017
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    The model that is frequently brought into the church is provided by this world. That model drives the disciple to step on others in order to advance himself. The model Jesus provides, though often neglected, is quite different; it teaches us to serve.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Serve Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    There is no way to become like Jesus without the willingness to serve. This does not mean that you let others control what you do, but rather that your actions are controlled by the desire to serve God and others.

    Dare to Serve John 12:26, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 April 25, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Born in Nottingham, England His family lost their entire fortune due to his father’s bad investments and both parents died at a young age Became a Methodist minister and evangelist Requested ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
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    We have been called by Christ to serve His Kingdom

    Called to Serve Luke 10:17-24 November 2, 2014 Evening Service What is an essential quality for ministry? What do we have to do to be effective in ministry? People have to be the primary focus in making ministry effective. There is no ministry if there are no people. The whole purpose behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006
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    The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

    A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Serving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009
     | 15,541 views

    The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

    ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Built To Serve Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Paul, Pt. 24

    BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Built To Serve

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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    Paul, Pt. 23

    BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Desire To Serve Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,489 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving In The Shadows

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    Almost no information exists concerning Peter’s wife, but even from this silence we may glean lessons for the role of the minister’s wife.

    "Serving in the Shadows" COPY Mt. 8:14-15 "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him." (Also found in Mk. 1 and Lk. 4 - Mk. 1:29-31, As soon as they left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serve To Lead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,393 views

    Serving is a high calling.

    One of the books I read recently was Jim Collins’ bestselling management book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don’t.” The phenomenal bestseller came out seven years ago and yet it still sells over 300,000 copies a year. It showcased 11 companies that transformed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Serve?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    This sermon encourages the hearers to serve God faithfully.

    “WHY SERVE?” Joshua 24:14-24 INTRO – There are a few things in church life that you can be sure of: 1. Not everyone is going to agree about everything all the time; 2. You can count on some folks to sleep in every service; 3. The preacher is most likely not going to look at his watch while he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ