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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Ministry Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
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     | 8,313 views

    The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by Christ during His ascension and are therefore also known as the ascension gifts. The full expression of the ministry of Jesus requires the full 5-fold ministry

    The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    “critical Care Of The Body Of Christ”

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    For the church, the Body of Christ, to fulfill its purpose and mission it must be united. Paul emphasizes this in Ephesians 4. As the Body of Christ, we need to realize the necessity of caring to maintain unity within the church.

    “Critical Care of the Body of Christ” Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32 A Christian church is a local body of regenerate (born-again) persons, baptized on a profession of their faith in Christ; who have united in covenant for worship, instruction, the observance of Christian ordinances, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkness Into Light Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023
     | 2,265 views

    Our dark times make us to doubt the presence of God, the existence of God but he intervenes and changes into Light and joyful occasions. He changes everything in our lives.

    He turns my darkness into light - Psalm 18:25-30 Greetings: “The Lord is good his love endures forever.” Introduction of the monthly theme: Introduction of the theme for the day: KJV: Psalms 18:25-30 “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Foot Of The Trough

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,241 views

    The manger was the on ramp to the cross. Link inc. to free formatted text, handout and PowerPoint

    Foot of the Trough Luke 2:7, 12, 16 Get the free formatted, editable text version and PowerPoint and all resources free here: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/christmas-sermons/foot-of-the-trough/ Three times we see the word “Manger” -- from the Latin word munducare which means “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Give To Jesus?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    Jesus isn’t looking for gold, frankincense and myrrh as much as he is looking for our gift of praise and worship.

    What Will You Give to Jesus? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 2:1-11, "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011
     | 8,519 views

    The Loyalty of Abram

    Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Languishing

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2020
     | 2,790 views

    A study in Psalm 68: 1 – 35

    Psalm 68: 1 – 35 Languishing To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song. 1 Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024
     | 882 views

    40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

    THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 23,574 views

    Jesus in His great love for us, has given us the spiritul gifts necessary to serve Him wholeheartedly.

    1. There continues to be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the wonderful spiritual gifts of God. a. Yes… there’s been serious abuse and misuse b. And yes… that’s made people ignore and avoid them… c. There’s are tons misinterpretations & misrepresentations. BUT NONE of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Because He Is Risen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,046 views

    Because He is Risen from the dead there is no need for you to be bound, feel guilty, be ashamed, live a homosexual lifystyle, comitt suicide.

    “Because He is Risen” “What Resurrection Sunday is really about” Matthew 28:1-7 “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    B I G Numbers - Little Ones - Sanctity Of Life Sunday

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 261 ratings
     | 43,453 views

    Staggering numbers of dead in natural disasters, but here’s another: 50 MILLION! That’s a really big number, and they are ALL little ones! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

    Big Numbers - Little Ones Jeremiah 1:5 COPY/PASTE THE LINK BELOW NOW TO GET THE FORMATTED TEXT AND POWERPOINT FREE... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BigNumbersLittleOnes.html It has now been 40 years since Roe v. Wade. That’s a big number. We hear big numbers of dead like all those children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finish Well

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2017
     | 8,669 views

    A New Year's Message on how we can FINISH Well this year.

    Title: FINISH Well Theme: Text: John 19:28 – 30, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 12:1 – 3 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Last Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    MARCH 2nd, 2025. Transfiguration Sunday.

    Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43. A). A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Special Gifts From God

    Contributed by Michael Davis on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    In the giving of the greatest gift to mankind,God packaged up multiple gifts in the one package.

    Sunday December 23, 2001 Pastor----Mike Davis SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD Ephesians 4:7-8 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    "He Got Up"!

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,945 views

    Understanding our Victory in Christ!

    HE GOT UP – Dr. Adlai Naidoo Introduction: French thinker, Auguste Comte, once told Thomas Carlyle that he was going to start a new religion to replace Christianity. “Very good,” replied Carlyle, “all you’ll have to do is to be crucified, rise again on the third day, and get the world to believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible