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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

    THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

    Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biography - Anti Christ And The New World (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    3rd message in my prophecy series which looks at the riegn of the Anti Christ and what the Bible says he will be like. He will establish 3 things on earth, I show what they are and also talk about how close the world is to his appearing.

    Title: Biography - Anti Christ And The New World Order - Part 3 Text: Rev 6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Tonight is biography night, where we explain the life and reign of the Anti Christ and the New World Order that is yet to come. - The Bible gives us many great insights into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is Your Center?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A True Prophet For Our Times Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

    A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Wish Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,624 views

    In this passage, Paul expands on his statement of chapter 3 and verse 10. He makes a wish to God for himself and the church. In essence a prayer. So when we wish to God, here is what we sould wish for: Fellowship, Love, and Closeness to God

    WHEN YOU WISH 1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: What we come to in this passage is the close of a very personal section by the Apostle Paul. These final verses contain a wish. A wish of Paul’s for himself and for the church. We might be able to say that this is Paul’s wish for OUR church! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Missing Out Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

    “I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christ: The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,357 views

    The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite work

    CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD--PSALM 23 Introduction: The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

    Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ten Powerful Keys To Experiencing Victory In Battles

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 29,655 views

    1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO GOD 10.THE ANGER AND JUDGEMENT OF GOD

    TEN POWERFUL KEYS TO EXPERIENCING VICTORY IN BATTLES ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. FAITH 2. THE WORD OF GOD 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. THE NAME OF JESUS 5. THE BLOOD OF JESUS 6. THE INTERCESSION OF JESUS 7. PRAYER AND FASTING 8. PRAISE AND WORSHIP 9. LIVING CLOSE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gift Wrapped

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 280 ratings
     | 22,839 views

    Opens with some gift-wrapping funnies, closes with great illus. ...in-between is study of HOW GOD WRAPPED His greatest gift, HOW MARY WRAPPED the gift, HOW SATAN WRAPS the gift, and HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT UNWRAPS it. Powerpoint at website.

    Gift Wrapped II Cor. 9:15; Luke 2:7 Powerpoint for this sermon and all other GBC sermons located at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "Thanks be unto God for his UNSPEAKABLE gift.’’--II Cor. 9:15. "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT OF GOD is eternal life.’’--Rom. 6:23. "And she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Father Worth Following

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,287 views

    Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

    Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 15, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,514 views

    In the closing of st Corinthians, Paul lays out some very practical advice on Christian living, calling for Christian men to “man up”. While his focus is primarily toward men it is also great advice for anyone within the Body of Christ.

    Man Up! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” William Jones, captain of the Marines on the 28-gun frigate the Providence, advertised in the March 20, 1779 Providence (R.I.) Gazette the need for "a few good Men" to engage in "a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break Free

    Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016
     | 7,338 views

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Near, Yet So Far!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    To focus on Biblical examples of some souls who were “so close, yet so far from Him”…even while gleaning lessons which are very much applicable to God’s people of the 21st century!!!

    SO NEAR, YET SO FAR…. Sometimes in our Christian sojourn, really can we (God’s children) be far away from the very One we owe our physical and spiritual lives to, even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other