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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    What Does It Really Mean To Serve?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 5,605 views

    We are all called to serve and it's time to stop making excuses.

    Today we are going to look at John 12:1-12:7 • But Today I want to start by looking at 2 words and those are serve and give • Now what I Think is interesting Is the way that these words go together Now when I think about the word serve” • I think about service • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Means What He Says! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,150 views

    God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

    “An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Others Along Series

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    This is #1 in a five part series on the five "No’s" or excuses of Moses.

    MOSES, MOSES EXODUS 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Testimony of my first sermon, August of 1990. READ EXODUS 3:1-11 Give vision of “Hand to Hand, Bringing Others Along”. HAND TO HAND BRINGING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Be With You Series

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,466 views

    This is #2 in a five part series on the 5 "No’s or excuses" of Moses.

    Moses, Moses Part II ¡§I Will Be With You¡¨ Exodus 3:12 Introduction: On July 27th, I shared my vision for North Thurston Life Center. I spoke about Moses and the burning bush. And many of you were touched by the awesome power of God¡¦s Holy Spirit. I spoke about the vision God has given me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    God's Top Ten: Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Christians are without excuse, if they do not obey, honor, respect and care for their parents.

    Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL October 17 2002 Joe Bedy Commandment # 5 has a promise with it. God’s promises are often conditional if you do this, then I will do this for you. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is God's Grace Cheap?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    The nature of God’s grace does not give us an excuse to sin.

    In the preceding chapters of the Epistle to the Romans, Paul has shown that salvation is purely of grace (undeserved kindness). Because we are saved by grace we can know that our salvation is eternally secure. But there are many who do not believe in the doctrine of eternal security (maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 128 ratings
     | 41,143 views

    This sermon uses the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to remind us of five things churches with Pentecostal power ought to be doing.

    Subject: “Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: During this season of Pentecost, I want us rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Oldest Game In The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

    The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring The Son Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 13, 2011
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     | 5,298 views

    This sermon addresses the discussion Jesus had with the Jews following the healing of the lame man on the Sabbath, and how Jesus’ words contributed greatly to their desire to kill him.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles please open up to the Gospel of John Chapter 5.16. If you haven’t been here in a while or haven’t been here at all we have been going through the Gospel of John for the past 3 months so we should be through the book about this time next year. The book of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    2013 Aim Low Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 14, 2013
     | 5,958 views

    New Year, time to dig deep and start over, time to renew commitments, overcome bad habits and slay giants. Time to "do more" and "try harder" - WRONG!

    Dakota Community Church January 13, 2013 2013 - Aim Low True North: Charting the Direction for 2004 Think about the way you spend your time. Are you ready to give an account? Are you a participant or a spectator in the Body of Christ? Make Your Move 2005 When it comes to having things happen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Our Favorite Sins: Procrastination

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2013
     | 6,260 views

    A sermon on the danger of delay in spiritual matters (Seed Thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 5; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/waiting.htm)

    HoHum: Much debate about guns. Most never pull the trigger. Many people have this philosophy, “Ready, aim, aim, aim.” They aim to do this or they aim to do that, but never do. WBTU: Last week we talked about the #1 sin among Americans according to a George Barna survey in 2011. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    We Can Make A Difference? "Yes We Can!”

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,531 views

    If the building up of the church were a sport, here’s where I would tell you, “its hard to put any points on the scoreboard from the sidelines,” Contrary to popular belief, “Serving the Lord” is not a spectator sport.

    We Can Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” There’s no quicker way to find out who your friends are, then by starting a building project and asking them to be involved and help you with it. It doesn’t really matter what your building, it could be a house, a garage, or something on a smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church My Way Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,012 views

    Church should be GOD'S way, not YOUR way.

    You Should Be Committed A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn't moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren't you getting dressed for church?" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Dykes avatar

    The False Security Of Religion Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,329 views

    Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

    INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Spiritual Eclipses

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017
     | 6,978 views

    Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church