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  • Larry Turner avatar

    On Assignment Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,278 views

    Jesus came to earth with an assignment. He left us to complete that assignment.

    This week I want to go back to the prayer Jesus was praying on his last night with his disciples. As you may recall He said this prayer was not only for them but others who would believe in him due to their testimony. Jesus first prayed for himself and the begin praying for certain behaviors He ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why Are You Here? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    Why was Esther in a King's palace? Was it because God put her there for a task He had in mind? And why Christians here at church? Are we here because of a task God has in mind for us?

    The story of Esther has fascinated people for centuries. It’s the story of a beautiful Jewish girl named Esther, and of the King of Persia named Xerxes (Ahasuerus) who fell in love with her and made her his queen. But from that point on… the story gets complicated. King Xerxes has a trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 79 views

    Devil came from heaven, Christ also came from heaven The Devil knew God as an arch angel before his falling, Christ also knew God, His Father. Then how, that arch angel became the devil and Christ became the saviour?

    Many claim to have known God but living a life controlled by demons and devil with the attitude of devil. Many may say, no we are not like devil- but Jesus even called Pharisees and the religious people who claim to be God’s children- children of devil (John 8:44) Why does He say that? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Decision Upon A Hill

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 29, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    Are you unstable about your relationship to Christ? Do you waver in your relationship to Christ? Take right decision today just like Joshua did, but as for me and house, we will serve the Lord.

    Decision upon a Hill Dear loving families, as a family service today let us meditate from the Old Testament passage of Joshua 24:15b “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. As we all know, Joshua was a great military leader. He was the successor of Moses, when Moses, the servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Stewards Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 10, 2025
     | 192 views

    A life with Jesus is fraught with the struggle between master's. In the parables and teachings of Luke 16, Jesus urges that we should serve God as his stewards with our resources, righteousness, and relationships.

    Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been able to learn about the ways that God considers us and how He searches for us and welcomes us when we come home, when we truly repent. While life with God is one of peace and rest because of His great love for us and because of Jesus’ substitutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Godly Motivation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    Being motivated to serve the Lord with zeal usually involves 2 factors: A Picture of Who God is (what He is Like) and A Sense of God’s Purpose for Your Life.

    1. God’s way of doing things is not always the easiest or least stressful... 2. we need to be motivated, invigorated, roused... 3. It is a constant battle, but there is an old tried and true formula; 4. lots of people motivated to do just about anything...but in the Kingdom of God, why we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Women--Two Tasks

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,597 views

    The account of Martha and Mary. All of us must show that in our life all of us must be both--"Martha" who serves, and "Mary" who sits at the feet of Jesus.

    TWO WOMEN - TWO TASKS Martha the Doer and Mary the Devoted One By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 10:38-42) A. Many have read the account of Martha and Mary who fussed over their role and relationship to Jesus. Practical people tend to take Martha’s side; contemplative people tend to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace Our Differences

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    Jesus urges us to embrace our differences as Christian individuals who are gifted to serve in unique ways and yet united together around all of the teachings of our Savior.

    Hope Lutheran Church - Irmo, SC Pastor Jason Zahn 4th Sunday after Epiphany - ILCW- C January 28, 2001 1 Corinthians 12:12-21,26,27 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Perhaps you’re like me. My eyes cannot stand to watch it. My ears cringe as the details are described. My mind cannot fathom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Pain Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Life Challenges". This sermon is about being able to keep serving God even when you don’t feel like it.

    Sunday Evening November 4, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Life’s Challenges [#2] LIVING IN PAIN Job 2 Introduction: For some of us, like myself, when we are sick or injured we carry on about for days and weeks and months; but there are people in this church that have to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Owens avatar

    The Walls That Contain You

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    If Satan can’t keep you from serving God, he will try to keep you where you’re at. Find out the walls that contain you.

    There is a satanic attack against the Christian in these last days. Some of you here this morning, Satan is doing everything he can to get you to backslide. Others of you, Satan is doing everything he can to keep you from going forward. There are many Christians that Satan has contained and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 34,988 views

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love Illustration:Americans love their liberty Prayer Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Secrets Of A Successful Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND INCLUDES GIVING , PRAYING. FORGIVING , FASTING , A PURE EYE , LAYING TREASURES IN HEAVEN AND SERVING GOD ALONE AS A SINGLE MASTER

    SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE ******************************************* 1. DO NOT GIVE TO OTHERS WITH A DESIRE TO GET THE PRAISE OF MEN . HELP OTHERS WITHOUT SEEKING PUBLICITY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REWARD FROM GOD . DO NOT BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR THE HELP YOU HAVE RENDERED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Putman avatar

    Walking Thru A Thunderstorm

    Contributed by Jeff Putman on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    What a Great Big God we serve. A sermon that plays off 2 themes.Jesus walking thru a thunderstorm, and the history behind "How Great Thou Art"

    WALKING THRU A THUNDERSTORM Text: Mark 6 : 45-52 Intro: Carl Boberg - penned the hymn- How great thou art , after walking thru a thunderstorm and marveling at the glorious God we serve. I. GOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts And Abilities Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,894 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely shaped us for serving him by giving us our spiritual gifts and abilities.

    Last week Roger Fate, member of Epsilon, began a new series called “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist