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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Healing Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Practical teaching about healing ministry

    James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more

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    A Church On The Move Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 262 ratings
     | 18,850 views

    To encourage others to move higher in ministry

    CHURCH ON THE MOVE (Saint John 1:35-42) Message By Pastor Darron LaMonte Edwards, Sr. INTRODUCTION: "The Jeffersons" God needs a Church that will be on the move. Those of us who are redeemed can not have a REMOVED attitude. A REMOVED attitude says, "It’s not my problem; it’s not my concern." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    T.e.a.m. Life

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    As a TEAM ... Together Everyone Accomplishes Ministry.

    When you think of a team … probably the first thing that comes to mind is a sports team who is made up of many players on the same side and who work together to win the game. Do you see the Church as a team? Maybe not in sporting events, but in the definition of team, we are a team! Team: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond Ourselves

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,907 views

    MISSION MINISTRY IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

    LIVING BEYOND OURSELVES TEXT MATT. 25: 35-40 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IS TO BE A LIFE OF SERVICE, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE. WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE HUMANITY, THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN WE ARE, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAST DOWN, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,837 views

    God Called David to Service and Ministry

    David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tongue

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    The power of the tongue can destroy ministries

    The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A woman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Time To Pass The Baton

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    Cultivating a Heart for ministry to children and youth.

    INTRODUCTION Have any of you ever watched a relay race? In a relay race the lead runner starts the race and when he finishes his first lap … he must hand off the “baton” to the next runner … timing is crucial in the transaction of the baton … as the lead runner is running … the next runner is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unfinished Business

    Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    Christians should be involved in ministry to others.

    John 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish his work…” Our job, call, gift, talents, skills, ability, purpose, meaning, focus, drive, energy, worship, whole reason for existing is to take care of the business of God the Father! Vs 35 “…open your eyes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Possibilities Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    Prayer is the power source for all ministry

    THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER John 14:12-14 When I first started as a professional counselor, I came to that time when classes were done, practicums were over, and it was time to sit down with that first client who was going to actually pay money to talk to you. I remember the agony of the hour or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

    Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

    Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Atm

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,270 views

    This is about the Anointing, Trials and Ministry of Jesus.

    Turn with me to Mark 1. Read Mark 1:9-15. There are three things we see in this passage. There is anointing, trial and ministry. Anointing Jesus had to be anointed by the Holy Spirit before he could start his earthly ministry. For the first thirty years of his life, he was a carpenter in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    In Death There Is Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    The death of Elijah released the ministry of Elisha

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sheep Need Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    The role of pastor is a ministry of leadership and shepherding.

    SHEEP NEED LEADERSHIP Acts 6:1-7, I Peter 5.1-6 S: Church Structure C: Pastors Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF PASTOR IS A MINISTRY OF SHEPHERDING AND LEADERSHIP. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Matters TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three matters that direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    I Want My Mtv.

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,675 views

    I want Ministry, truth and vision.

    I want my mtv MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the original purpose of the channel was to show music videos, as well as other music news and events. Today, MTV broadcasts a variety of music, pop culture, youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daniel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,553 views

    This sermon focuses on the life and ministry of Daniel.

    Introduction: Last week we began a series of sermons on Hero’s of the Faith, by talking about Moses. I was going to continue talking about Moses today, but then changed my mind. Instead I want to focus your attention on another great Hero of the faith, a man named Daniel. The story of Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist