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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Serve Like Hur

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,469 views

    A sermon examining the importance of those who work "behind the scenes" in ministry.

    Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Serve The Children Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 19, 2012
     | 5,618 views

    foster care prayer guide praying for children in foster care and those who touch their lives

    the church 1. Pray that God would raise up people in many churches throughout our city and state to launch ministries for orphans and waiting children, and that many of these ministries would, as part of their mission, become engaged with the child welfare system. a. John 14:18 I will not leave you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God Or The World???

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    Choose what and/or who you are going to serve

    Serving God or the World?? Matthew 6:33 I believe that here at True Believe that we are serving God….and when God loving, fearing, shouting, praising, people show up…God shows up and God shows off…..Then serving God can be compared to a bug being drawn to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    Marriage - To Serve And Protect Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,722 views

    Husbands and wives pledge their bodies to one another for companionship and protection

    Marriage - To Serve and Protect January 16, 2011 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-33 Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 15 Look carefully then how ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You Serve

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2021
     | 2,941 views

    Some people serve for show and others serve from the heart.

    Jesus said to His disciples, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Peter Learns To Serve Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018
     | 9,558 views

    When Jesus washed Peter's feet, he learned that he needed cleansing and that he needed to become a servant like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. In the opening monologue of the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks’ character recalls his mother’s words about shoes: “My mama always said you could learn a lot from other people’s shoes; where they been…(Pointing to the shoes of the woman sitting next to him on the bench). Those look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Serving Takes Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013
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     | 6,784 views

    First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

    Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serve Like Jesus

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 26, 2024
     | 1,457 views

    Using the Superbowl ad of washing others feet, this sermon compares that ad with why Jesus did that with his disciples.

    Discipled- Serving Like Jesus CCCAG 2-25-2024 Scripture- John 13:3-17 Introduction: How many people watched the Superbowl this year? How many people saw the ad of people washing the feet of others, and it ends with the statement, “He (meaning Jesus) gets us” Looks very Christian, but on closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thank You For Serving!

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022
     | 5,467 views

    Why is serving very important and what should be our motivation? The answers lie in that very powerful scene in which Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus mandated us to live by (symbolically) washing one another’s feet, (literally) serving one another.

    INTRODUCTION – The 80/20 Rule in the Church We loved to be served. - We tend to get angry when we ordered something and not served on time. - We demand to talk to the manager when we are not satisfied with the service provided to us. - We grumble when our expectation of service is not met. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2024
     | 2,214 views

    One of God's major objectives for us is to be conformed into the image of His Son and one of the primary ways God wants us to conform to the likeness of Jesus is in our service. Jesus came to serve and to give and so we must also serve and give.

    A. One day a weathy woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean both ways?” 3. The prospective ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving God Is Not Optional

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,951 views

    In one sense, God gives us the freedom and option to serve Him or not. We know the outcomes of that choice, so it is not really an option to reject Him.

    Serving God Is Not Optional Patriots have their eyes open to the destruction of our republic. Even the people who are asleep or are not patriotic know something is wrong. Our forefathers knew that having God as the basis of our society was essential, not optional. They knew that when people know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting Fit: Serving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,344 views

    If you're saved, you're a servant.

    Getting Fit: Serving 1 Peter 4:10-11 Rev. Brian Bill 2/20/11 I experienced a slice of servanthood again this week as I watched a team of dedicated servants serve a funeral dinner for the family and friends of Tony Shubert this past Wednesday. Under the leadership of Lisa Johns and Amanda Pfaff, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Motivation To Serve God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,826 views

    Staying motivated while serving God can be difficult but God has given us keys for maintaining motivation in the Great Commission He’s called us to - these keys will help you stay focussed and energized towards the goal.

    Merriam-Webster’s Definition: Motivation is something, as a need or desire, that causes a person to act. Russ Akins – “Motivation is the measure of what it takes to overcome initial inertia and become activated towards some sort of accomplishment.” Introduction: One second before you die, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Serving Those In Need

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,576 views

    Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats reminds us of some important truths: people matter, faith works, and Christ judges. Jesus points us to a God who doesn't want anyone to go to hell but all to come to eternal life.

    Matthew 25:31-46 Serving those in Need Have you ever seen that TV show, “Undercover Boss”? It’s when the boss of a large company goes undercover in his or her own business and discovers what’s really going on—for better or for worse—in the company. While Jesus already knows what’s going on—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Serving Without Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,893 views

    The issue is not whether we will serve but where we will serve.

    Serving Without Thanks Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/22/09 A couple weeks ago our daughter Lydia and I visited the campus of Olivet University. We arrived early so we decided to just walk around on our own. After a few minutes we spotted a guy who was riding a bike. He looked older than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist