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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Don’t Rob God

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 2, 2025
     | 263 views

    God calls us to test Him in our giving so that we do not rob Him of the opportunity to use what belongs to Him for the ministry benefit of His people.

    You can listen these this sermons, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 1st June 2025 Malachi 3:6-12 “Don’t Rob God” The text for this morning is Malachi 3:6-12 As I was preparing this sermon it became evident that we were going to jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Blair avatar

    When People Meet Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Blair on May 31, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    Have you ever been caught doing something? What Jesus did…What Jesus wants to do for us…Making it personal…

    What Jesus did… John 8:1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and Pharisees brought a woman they had caught in the act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 54,792 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

    SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentleness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 2, 2013
     | 4,728 views

    Defending toe to toe seems to be the way of life; patience, kindness, gentleness seems to be passé! Children/adults later ape them. Watch out!

    Gentleness! ‘Let your gentleness be known to all men?’ (Philippians 4:5) The word ‘gentleness’ is archaic in this barbaric world! Take a look around and you will find aggressiveness, rebelliousness and boisterousness being hailed in reality shows and TV soaps, be it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Discipleship Boot Camp

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    Partnering in Ministry

    "Discipleship Boot Camp: Partnering in Ministry Matthew 10 August 3, 1997 Intro: Each of our four gospels has a different emphasis. We’ve been looking in Matthew at the presentation of the King. In chapters 1-4 we saw the Person of the King. In 5-7 the Principles of the King. In 8-10 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Addicted To Jesus

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,983 views

    THere is blessing is ministry.

    Addicted to Jesus 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    The Ninety And Nine

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    Ministry to the Church

    Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Mission

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Anointing for Ministry

    Anytime we read of Jesus, we need to be conscious of two main things. We ask what Jesus has done for us. And we ask what example he is for us. 1 Peter 2:21 says, ’to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.’ Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deborah And Jael Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024
     | 1,380 views

    Women in ministry.

    A. THE OPPRESSORS: JUDGES 4:1-22; 5:1-26 1. Threat from the north. “The children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sold them into the hand of the Jabin king of Canaan . . . the captain was Sisera” (4:1-2). 2. The latest in warfare scares us. “Jabin had 900 chariots of iron” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ezekiel

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    The Ministry of the Prophet

    Ezekiel Our Story begins ... During the time of ... the divided kingdom When Israel was divided into north & south, into Israel &Judah. Both had been unfaithful. Israel had been destroyed. In 605 BC ... Nebuchadnezar of Babylon conquered Judah Ezekiel ... 17 years old at the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Office Of A Teacher

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,037 views

    The teaching ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of th

    The Office of a Teacher Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Causes Men To Favour You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 121 views

    God in His sovereignty can touch the hearts of men to show you uncommon favour for your upliftment, success, and destiny fulfilment.

    THE GOD WHO CAUSES MEN TO FAVOUR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13, KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:21, Proverbs 16:7, Luke 2:52, Esther 2:15-17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Declares You Untouchable Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 94 views

    God has the power to shield His children and make them untouchable by the schemes of the enemy.

    THE GOD WHO DECLARES YOU UNTOUCHABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:7-10 (KJV) “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God