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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Turning, Serving, Waiting"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006
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    The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

    8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Owens avatar

    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2016
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    In this first sermon, I establish that we must be conformed into the likeness of Jesus. Because He was a servant, we must also become servants. A resource I am basing the series on is Charles Swindoll's "Improving Your Serve."

    A. One day a 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Serve A Savior

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 25, 2021
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    We all serve someone or some thing.

    We are all servants of something or someone. We are either enslaved to the sin we have committed or we are servants of Jesus to Whom we are committed. Serving either one is a personal choice. No one can force your service to either master. No one can prevent your service. But whom will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Savior Worth Serving Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005
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    While much of the world was unaware that anything special had taken place, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead it was more than just another Sunday. Because of that day we have a Savior Worth Serving. He requires selflessness, sacrifice, and service.

    NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY A Savior Worth Serving Matthew 16:21-27 INTRODUCTION: A. While much of the world was completely unaware that anything special or unique had taken place, when Jesus Christ rose from the grave, the world as a whole changed dramatically 1. You see, when the stone was rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008
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    The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

    Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
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    Fourth in a series on the Purpose Driven Life.

    THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 28, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Romans 12:1-8 “Shaped for Serving God” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Serve Your Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
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    Encourages trusting in God's unique purpose for each individual, passionately pursuing it, discerning His plan, and aligning oneself with His divine will.

    Good morning, beloved friends and family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the brink of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to seek the face of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the Book of Psalms, ...read more

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    Serve From The Abundance Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021
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    There are numerous practical ways to share from the abundance, not “reluctantly or under compulsion” but with joy! It's important to teach our families to be other-centered.

    Serve From The Abundance The passage found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 is an encouragement to be generous out of the many blessings we have received. 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving Through Submission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
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    Jesus saved me through His submission so that I can serve Him through my submission

    ENGAGE/TENSION This morning I’m going to preach on a section of Scripture that I don’t particularly like. And my guess is that if most of you are completely honest, you don’t like it either. That’s because it flies in the face of our natural tendencies. Submission is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Can Serve Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 27, 2021
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    Christians are to serve the church.

    Show video clip of Hoosiers when the coach is talking to Jimmy about using his gift to play basketball. Jimmy had a gift but he refused to use it and the team suffered. Later in the movie when Jimmy joins the team, the team goes from average to a championship contender and Jimmy is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    Christ has made us free so that we may serve one another.

    Background to Galatians: Following Paul’s successful campaign in Galatia, the Judaizers (Jews who taught that salvation and sanctification is by faith in Christ plus the works of the law) insisted that Gentile converts to Christianity follow certain OT practices, especially circumcision. The Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017
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     | 21,017 views

    If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

    Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    The Joy Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,564 views

    A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

    It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 4,766 views

    Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 3,173 views

    No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

    Improving Your Serve Ephesians 4:7-16 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2024 Around 35 people who are new to Edgewood attended our Next Steps classes this past weekend. After summarizing our history and heartbeat, we emphasized our commitment to gathering, growing, giving, and going with the gospel. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist