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  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Shaped To Serve

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    A sermon from the purpose driven life series

    This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,885 views

    Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

    how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Nanny 911 - The Birth Of Jacob Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    God’s choice of Jacob to be the dominant brother teaches us that salvation is God’s doing from beginning to end.

    We’re all familiar with the kind of TV shows parents don’t want their children to watch, you know, the ones with violence and bad language. But have you ever considered what shows children don’t want their parents to watch? I think Nanny 911 is one of such show. Nanny 911 is a television program on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    2nd in series on discipleship. Expanded outline

    DISCIPLINES FOR DISCIPLES 2 Perseverance (A few points are borrowed, but I have misplaced the sources) In Hebrews chapter 11 we read account after account of men and women, heroes of the Christian faith, who trusted God, who believed He was faithful, and who were blessed by God. We read of godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Who Touched Us All

    Contributed by David Stidham on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    This is a funeral service for a very active Christian woman who died at 75.

    When we think of Dorothy, how can we not think of the greatness of God? There may be some that scientist can say just happened but they are not in the same category as Dorothy Luciano. For in Dorothy, God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To Happiness: Merciful Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    As we receive mercy from God, he expects us to show mercy to others and as we do that then God in his faithfulness gives us even more mercy.

    Sermon-Matt. 5:7-The Road to Happiness: Meekness Intro: My name is Earl-show about karma, do good things and good things will happen to you. Many people misunderstand this passage as saying that type of thing. Read Matt. 5:7 Today help us understand that as we receive mercy from God, he expects ...read more

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    Stretchy Yourself

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on May 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Check out this message inspired by the greatest luchador of all-time, Nacho Libre! Learn how to fulfill your dreams!

    Stretchy Yourself Living the Dream 02/03/07 I. Introduction Humble monk Ignacio has always dreamed of being a lucha libre wrestler, but having grown up as an orphan in a Mexican orphanage, he never got the chance. Now an adult, he’s a bad cook at that same orphanage and blames the poor quality of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Commitments That Count Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

    April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    State Of The Church 2008

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    A message on where we are and where we are going and how we are going to get there.

    I want to start off by saying that I am pleased with where our church is at this point in history, we are healthy, we are growing, we are persevering, but in the same breath, let me say that I believe that we are capable of so much more. We are growing spiritually but we need to grow more. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Refresh My Soul Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    Paul’s desire - for Philemon to embody the grace given to him

    Pentecost 15 Refresh my heart Sept 9 † In the Lord Jesus’ Name † Grace, and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ… is yours. Paul’s view – The Difficult Request He sits in his room, chained to a Roman Centurion. On the table, a piece of parchment, waiting to bear words that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building A Balance Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 8,773 views

    Many people want to experience healthy and fruitful life but are not willing to do things. We need to be intentional, ideal and incessant about it.

    TOPIC: BUILDING LIFE CAREFULLY Text: I Corinthians 3:10b v. 10b, “10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” Introduction: Balance living is what people needed in our time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Once A Child...always A Child

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    As parents we have an awesome responsibility, but we also have an perfect example in our Heavenly Father who trains us to live for Him.

    Once a Child…Always a Child Proverbs 22:6 Introduction Mark Twain was asked his opinion on the raising of children. With his typical wit Twain offered this homey philosophy: “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches thirteen. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surrender: Victory In Retreat

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    Full and unconditional surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

    SURRENDER – Victory in retreat “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). It is both the result and the cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational