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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2019
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     | 8,825 views

    Often people feel like they are disqualified from ministry because they have some weakness or trouble. The very opposite may be true; their weakness may especially qualify them to be used as God best vessel. Our weakness becomes His strength.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS 2 Cor. 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNTIED SHOE 1. Boudreaux saw Thibodaux on the wharf and noticed one of his shoelaces was untied. “Watch out you don’t trip up over your laces, Thibodaux.” 2. Thibodaux replied, “Yeah, it’s the crazy instructions on these shoes.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focused In On Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016
     | 6,177 views

    Once Paul accepted the Superiority of Christ in his own life he was able to Put Christ and His Church first in his life even to the point of enduring suffering because of what Christ had done for him.

    FOCUSED IN ON MINISTRY Colossians 1:24-29 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ Nov 6, 2016 (Message 4 on the Book of Colossians) Link to hear an MP3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/kD6cLm FOCUSED IN ON MINISTRY Colossians 1:24-29 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ministry Of Philip Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2021
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     | 2,643 views

    The Persecution of the early church scattered believers all over, everyone witnessed according to their understanding and gifts. Philip landed in Samaria and did wonders and reached many. Read and enjoy.

    Acts 8:4-25 Samaria: Philip, Peter, and John 08:04-08 Ministry of Philip in Samaria 08:09-13,17-24 Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer 08:14-25 Ministry of Peter and John in Samaria Happy New Year 2021!. This Part 3 of the ACTS covers the expansion of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ministry Is Messy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 13, 2021
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     | 8,317 views

    Let’s live on mission even when ministry is messy.

    I attended a church last weekend which was filled with praise, preaching, and prayer. I liked it so much I’m going to start attending there. Perhaps you’ve heard of it…it’s called Edgewood. Because I haven’t been here for a while, on Thursday, some of the SecondWinders asked me to introduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outfitting For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,030 views

    The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

    July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018
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     | 8,196 views

    Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

    Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Model Of Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2017
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     | 6,047 views

    We must learn to become all things to all men, that we might indeed WIN/GAIN some for Christ to SAVE.

    A MODEL OF MINISTRY. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The Apostle Paul has argued that, as their minister, he had every right to expect a wage from the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 9:14). However, and somewhat surprisingly, he then turns the idea on its head: ‘Nevertheless, we have not used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts For Ministry

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,131 views

    Every man has some gift; no man has all. So, every man must minister.

    Gifts for Ministry 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. The idea today, as with the days of the past, is that everybody is a minister. And the passage that we just read verifies that idea, that it is a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ministry Of Enoch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023
     | 996 views

    The preaching of Enoch is quoted by Jude is not from a non-inspired book of the Jewish Literature, the Book of “1 Enoch”. Enoch had amazing spiritual revelations. The Book of Enoch is apocryphal.

    Jude 1:14-15 - Ministry of Enoch Text: “Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ministry Of Reconcillation

    Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023
     | 830 views

    “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”¹ On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke those words to his Republican colleagues in the Springfield, Illinois statehouse.

    2 Cor 5:11-21 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Priorities For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2024
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     | 990 views

    Acts 6:1-7 teaches us about Satan’s attack of distraction and the church’s priorities for ministry.

    Introduction Christians are not immune from trials and difficulties just because they are Christians. Conversion to Christ does not cause our problems to evaporate and disappear. Part of the reason for our continuing trials is that we have an enemy, Satan, who constantly works to cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ministry Of Presence

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 24, 2024
     | 565 views

    In this sermon Dr. Vorce examines the importance of the Ministry of Presence flowing from the believer's life. Using the Good Samaritan, the Story of Ruth, and Paul's prison experience as examples, he explains the power of both extending and receiving "presence" as a ministry.

    Scripture Reading • Matthew 18:20 (NIV): "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." • John 1:14 (NIV): "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Partners In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2024
     | 819 views

    Paul and the Philippians have an exemplary Christian bond. We see their partnership in the Gospel and mutual support in ministry.

    Phil 1:1-11 Partners in Ministry We are moving on to a new book today but still in the same timeline as Ephesians. • Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians about the same time as Ephesians, while he was in captivity in Rome. • This letter is one of his more personal and joyful letters among ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ministry Integrity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 705 views

    Emphasize the importance of living with integrity in ministry, encouraging others with integrity, and serving with integrity, following the example of Paul and his companions in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into 1 Thessalonians and explore the importance of integrity in ministry. Before we begin, let's remember the words of C.S. Lewis: "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." This applies not only to our personal lives ...read more

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    A Planned Ministry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 782 views

    This sermon explores Apostle Paul's ministry, emphasizing God's providence in guiding his journey and the importance of understanding and applying these lessons in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this warm fellowship, ready to immerse ourselves in the Word of God? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together for ...read more

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