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    The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Spark on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 661 views

    Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

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    Seven Things That God Does Not Know

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,216 views

    Now before you Question what I am about to do, would you consider them first and I will show you without taking scripture out of context and see what the outcome is.

    Seven Things That God Does Not Know! Text: I John 3:20; Acts 15:18; John 21:15-17 Introduction: In these three passages we find that God knows all things. Would you agree with me this morning that God is omniscient? In other words let’s say that God is infinite in knowledge! Maybe we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,075 views

    If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I My Brother's Keeper?

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 37,744 views

    We still ask the third question in the Bible, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to excuse our responsibility for our fellowman.

    Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:9; 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction This past week I installed a new ISP on my computer. I had to set up the DNS and the TCP/IP. Then I had to configure the SMTP and the POP. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you'd better read the FAQ. By the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Definition Of Love

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “WE KNOW LOVE BY THIS, THAT HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US, AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR THE BRETHREN.” It is an interesting coincidence, that in John’s gospel, chapter three, verse 16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him might ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Wedding Service Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 12,351 views

    A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

    Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

    I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 21,585 views

    So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

    Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God - #1b - Love Applied Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    Second in Knowing God series - this message deals with how to apply the principles of loving others as God has loved us.

    Knowing God – #1b The Love of God – Applied Various Scriptures Introduction (1 John 3:18) Last week as I was greeting people leaving the service, someone asked me, “Okay, so we know more about the love of God, now how do we apply it?” And I was hit with the realization that I had broken one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Help For A Heartbreak Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,065 views

    Part 3 of this amazing series showing us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will give you "Help for a Heartbreak"

    “How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 3 (Help for a Heartbreak) Brian A. Moon One time there was a famous newspaper reporter that phoned a story into his editor. The story was about an empty truck that had a blown tire and then had rolled down a hill and smashed into a home. The editor was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Real Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

    We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,522 views

    God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

    Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan To Please Him

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    One of our New Year’s resolutions out to be to please the Lord, and this message gives us some practical ways to do that.

    Plan To Please Him Text: I John 3: 22 Intro: At this time every year, we hear a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Generally, the resolutions people make have to do with things about themselves they would like to change. They cover the spectrum of human life, from losing weight to simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer That Works

    Contributed by João Cruz on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray.

    THE PRAYER THAT WORKS The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray. I. IF YOU HAVE A CLEAN CONSCIENCE, ASK FOR BLESSINGS. "Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Love In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 211 ratings
     | 17,760 views

    Four practical words built around the idea that true love manifests itself in action.

    - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - Bud was a factory worker with more than a slight resemblance to Archie Bunker. Every single day he’d come home sweaty and dirty. He’d go in the back door, grab a beer ...read more

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