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  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 3 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
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    Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 31, 2014
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    Motivation in Fasting

    Motivation in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 We have taken a rest stop on fasting for a few weeks. From Luke 2 we saw two God centered old saints who were not satisfied with the status quote who hungered for more of God and for him to work on behalf of his people. Anna in particular gave herself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Relentless Quizzer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007
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    God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

    The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of A Shadow

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023
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    None of escape from he shadow of our upbringing and culture

    The Power Of A Shadow ? THE POWER OF A SHADOW   PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER   TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:20 / PHILIPPIANS 4:4     🟩INTRODUCTION:🟩   🟨 Figure of speech🟨- when we say we live someone’s shadow? Yet it is true ??noun 1. 1. ???a dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022
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    Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

    Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generously Poured Out

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
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    To prove that the HOLY SPIRIT was poured out on us lavishly and richly super-abundant

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the HOLY SPIRIT generously poured out on us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the HOLY SPIRIT was poured out on us lavishly and richly super-abundant IV. TEXT: Titus 3:6 (Amplified Bible) 3:6 Which He poured out [so] richly upon us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mind Fixed On Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
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    Consider Jesus who is greater than the prophets and angels and who was appointed by God. Fix your minds upon Him.

    A MIND FIXED ON JESUS Have you ever found yourself fixated on a project, a person, a hobby or an idea? I tend to be the type of person that can easily become fixated on something. For example, this week we were doing some restructuring of the basement facilities. I found myself moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Time

    Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 29, 2013
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    Time is Precious. Jesus said in Psalm 75:2 "....I choose the appointed 'TIME'; it is I who judge uprightly...."

    TIME Romans 5:6-8; 6.You see, just at the right ’TIME’, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly die. 8. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nature Of True Fasting

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
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    True fasting will lead the liberated soul to seek relief and liberty for others.

    THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus 23:27-32; Numbers 29:7). This is apt, as it immediately associates fasting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Belong To A Church? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 5, 2009
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    A Christian not belonging to a local church is a disobeying Christian and there will be consequences.

    Have you heard what’s coming to Milwaukee in January 2010? The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on exhibit at the Milwaukee Museum! How awesome is that, as we have been talking about defending our faith! We can see in person one of the greatest evidences of the Word of God! The writers of the Dead Sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    To All Men

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013
     | 3,350 views

    To show what GOD's Grace can do to us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is salvation offered to all men? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what GOD's Grace can do to us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11 (Amplified Bible) 2:11 For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    While I Wait

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 2,421 views

    To enumerate the thing we should be doing in the last days.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do we do while living in the last days? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the thing we should be doing in the last days. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:13 (Amplified Bible) Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resolving Conflict In A Godly Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
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    Resolving conflict in a godly way is not always easy, but it is vital for maintaining the health and unity of the church and our personal relationships.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT IN A GODLY WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13, James 1:19-20, Romans 12:18 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. Even within the church, where love and unity are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Do You Qualify For Ministry?

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018
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    What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Waiting For The Whisper

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012
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    Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

    Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist