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  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Needing A Break-Through

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,615 views

    You can receive your break-through by crying out to God for help, don’t allow folks to stop you, and accept what God has for you

    January 11th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome......... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and our key verse for the year is Matthew 5 verse 16. Let say it together...."Let your light so shine................." Each week of this year we will have a verse of the week that we all should memorize, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christian Servanthood

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 36,328 views

    A very practical study on the necessity of servanthood, what servanthood is and is not, and the qualities of a Christian servant-leader.

    Christian Servanthood I. Being a servant is necessary for the believer and for Christian leadership. Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor. 21 "What is your request?" he asked.She replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focus And Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s book "The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader."

    Focus And Generosity Phil 3:10-14, Mat 20:25-28 May 19, 2003 I. I have been talking about the things that we need to develop to be the leaders that we should be in our families, in our profession, and in our service for God. II. Something that we have to develop as leaders is Focus. A. Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thrones In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

    Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Significance

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

    THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,160 views

    This Sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s Book, "The Twenty-One Indispensable Qualities of a Leader."

    Servanthood Matthew 20:28, Luke 1:68-75, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Corinthians 13 :1-3, Mark 9:35 August 19, 2003 I. Another thing that we have to realize as Christians is that servanthood is at the top of the list of things that we are to develop, but it doesn’t just apply to being a Christian, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands, Priests And Fathers

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    The father is the spiritual compass of the family. It is the responsibility of the man to be a Husband, Priest and Father.

    Husbands, Priests and Fathers In honor of Father’s Day I want to take a look at the husband’s role in the family. A family is a symbol of God’s complete design for the church. If the family is dysfunctional, so will the church and the people in the church. The goal of this study is to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    A mother’s day look at Salome mother of James and John

    She was a mom and like any other mom, all she really wanted was for her kids to do good. And the fact that her kids were both grown men really wasn’t all that relevant. She still wanted them to do good, and she would do whatever she needed to do to make sure they did good. Including talking to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Are Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 52,381 views

    Learn from the servanthood of Christ. (1) choose service over self-interest, and (2) think like a servant.

    A request was made by the mother, for her sons James and John to sit with Jesus in His Kingdom. Jesus was born for a purpose – to serve a need; to serve God’s purpose · He was born a SERVANT! From the day He was born until the day He died, He was serving SOMEONE · He was tasked by Someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Great Art You

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,498 views

    Greatness comes in different ways. This message looks at being great in the Kingdom of God.

    HOW GREAT ART YOU? Text: Matthew 20: 20-28 It seems today as in the past people love to be in a position of power. Everywhere you look you see books or tapes to empower yourself. People want to get to the top of the corporate ladder. Sometimes compromising integrity as they go. Feeling as if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    If We Are The Body

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    Being a Christian is about serving for the right reasons.

    August 1, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 20:20-28 Subject: Greatness Title: If We are the Body When you leave this life and are firmly planted in the ground with a tombstone over you, what will be your legacy? What will be written on your tombstone? Will your epitaph be one about your earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

    The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Would You Like Fries With That? Series

    Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    The secret to success is deciding to be the busboy rather than the boss man!

    Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #3 Would you like Fries with That? We all want service. We demand it. At a hotel – I want my reservation to be as it was promised, the right bed, non-smoking; I want a good bed where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kris Roberts avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 21,278 views

    A look at what it costs to be great in this life

    “The Heart of a Servant” 1.Introduction · Who is the greatest person living today? Lead discussion Matthew 20:26-28 says… “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave, just as the Son of Msn did not come to be served, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    The Touch Of The Master

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,399 views

    If we want to see revival in our area, we must, recognise our need for a touch from God, be willing to fight for Gods blessing, and receive His touch however it comes.

    The Touch of the Master Just like the word trinity, you won’t find the word revival in the Bible. Yet in both cases we know what they mean, and the Bible describes them over and over again. A revival is a great awakening of people to the very presence of God. Throughout history God has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal