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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Testimony Of Paul

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2013
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     | 6,770 views

    It is God who gifts us with faith, and who equips us for the ministry He has given us. Ignorance is no excuse. If the chief of sinners can be saved, then so can I, and so can you. To God be the glory.

    PAUL’S TESTIMONY. 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Paul is ‘an Apostle of Jesus Christ according to the command of God our Saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ our hope’ (1 Timothy 1:1). I. THANKSGIVING. The Apostle gives thanks to the One who strengthened Him for this service, Christ Jesus our Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Peter Got Hungry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2015
     | 8,933 views

    God went to great lengths to bring together Cornelius and Peter. On this meeting hinged the salvation of all the world. With the “keys” of his Apostolic ministry, Peter opened the gates, not realizing that billions of people would enter.

    WHEN PETER GOT HUNGRY Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Things are going badly for Israel. The economy is in a tail spin, inflation is getting higher and immigrants are flooding in from all over. Problems, problems, problems, but what to do? 2. So the Knesset holds a special session to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Two Sons: The Sequel.

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 7, 2016
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    A narrative exploration of the Prodigal Son and his brother, with different versions of what might have happened the next day. it explores how prodigals returned to fellowship in the ministry of Jesus and find hope for big brothers in Saul of Tarsus.

    The Two sons: The sequel Luke 15:11-32/ and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Who watches the Oscars? Me neither but, today I thought I would take some direction from Hollywood! Directors it seems love to produce a sequel. Sometimes it seems when new ideas are drying up they even resort to making ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    The Mission Begins Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2016
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    This sermon draws material from Chapters 10 and 11 in Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon draws lessons for our lives and ministry from the first part of Paul's first missionary journey.

    Introduction: A. Preaching, ministry and missionary work are very interesting and challenging adventures. 1. I read about one preacher who gave a very unusual sermon one day – He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God displayed in nature. 2. After the service, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Positively Not A Hireling

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014
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    We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

    Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #17~fourteen Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 12, 2012
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    FOURTEEN is the number that represents DELIVERANCE or SALVATION. It is used 26 times in our KJ Bible. FOURTEEN, is 2 x 7 which implies a double measure of spiritual perfection and completion. 1. Jesus’ ministry in the flesh was completed

    #17~FOURTEEN BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-14-12 FOURTEEN is the number that represents DELIVERANCE or SALVATION. It is used 26 times in our KJ Bible. FOURTEEN, is 2 x 7 which implies a double measure of spiritual perfection and completion. 1. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Preparing For The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 101 ratings
     | 34,529 views

    This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

    Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Gospel: Take A Deep Breath And Share It Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
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     | 3,882 views

    The chief cause of most of our failure and misfires when it comes to being a soldier of the cross is using someone else’s weapons or tools…and not the ministry to which we have been personally called and gifted by God.

    When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Restore ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Focus Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014
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    To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

    I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Plucked Corn Precipitates Sabbath Controversy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2017
     | 13,678 views

    Throughout His ministry, Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath laws, and it is true that He broke them. They were part of the old covenant that God made with Israel. He had come to bring a new covenant based on grace.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- En Route to Galilee (13) Plucked Corn Precipitates Sabbath Controversy (Deuteronomy 5:14) Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 6:1-5 Throughout His ministry, Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath laws, and it is true that He broke them. They were part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    A Mission Of Mercy

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 30, 2018
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     | 6,355 views

    Ever look at the miracles of Jesus and ask why Jesus doen's show you some of that mercy? Jesus' ministry was not merely one of miracles that temporarily brought mercy to people. His was a mission of mercy for all people and forever!

    Do you remember where you were and what you were doing three years ago? Think about it for a moment - 2015 It might seem like a very long time ago for some and for others like yesterday. Did you have the same job? The same number of kids or grandkids? Did you live in the same house with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Class: Introduction To Prophetic Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,016 views

    The prophetic ministry is needed more than ever today in the secular culture we live in – the decline away from Biblical truth, the web of deception and the loss of moral values opens the door for God to speak into the hearts of people.

    PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry - Class: Prophetic PP#2: My personal journey in the gift or prophecy and prophetic ministry: What Outreach taught me about the gift – Pentecostal View - speaking words in church services “How it happened” My own encounters with prophets in these days: • The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Faith In The Middle Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,278 views

    When you are faced with great failure, remember that Jesus loves you and wants you even more! (I WANT TO THANK MINISTRY PASS FOR THEIR SERVICE THAT HELPS ME PUT THE MESSAGES TOGETHER. www.ministrypass.com

    Faith in the Middle of Failure Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim- The Gospel Has Come / Salvation; Failure / Acts 16:25–34 INTRODUCTION • Sometimes things don’t go as planned. • Imagine that you are serving God and you seem to be doing a good job of it, then something bad happens to you. • No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Gifted Imposters

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2021
     | 1,539 views

    Do you want a spirited and gifted man to fill a position or a Spirit filled man gifted for the position? Look for Davids not Sauls being sure you have not called a sower of tares or a false prophet into your ministry.

    1 Timothy 3:6  Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.  7  Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.  2 Timothy 2:2  And the things that thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Appointing Of Deacons

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 13, 2023
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     | 3,095 views

    When the volunteer workload is placed on just a handful of people, these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. It is biblical to appoint deacons and train ministry volunteers to assist.

    NOTE: This submission includes in this order: 1. Deacon Ordination Sermon, 2. Deacon Ordination Service, 3. Sermon Footnotes. DEACON ORDINATION SERMON: "The Appointing of Deacons" The term “ordain,” which is often used in Baptist and other Christian circles, never occurs in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist