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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For The Journey" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2010
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     | 6,116 views

    Jesus gives us everything we need to be successful in ministry.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For the Journey Text: Matt. 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus: The Son Of Man

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
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     | 5,176 views

    little snapshot/ministry of Jesus/seen in all of His humanity

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 22, 2014 John 2:1-11 JESUS: THE SON OF MAN Sermon is condensed in form. Intro: John's majestic Gospel serves/magnificent gallery • Display/glory/Jesus/no other literature/earth can. • Enter/chap 1, John gives convincing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pnematology - Study Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018
     | 6,573 views

    The message is the first of two messages summarizing the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

    PNEUMATOLOGY “Study of the Holy Spirit” INTRODUCTION At the beginning of the year, I set out to take the first Sunday of each month presenting one of the nine major categories of theology. We have missed a couple Sunday’s but today I want to get back on schedule. So far we have covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Called To Care

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016
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    CARE MINISTRY WITH THE MESSAGE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IS IMPORTANT

    CALLED TO CARE MAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 14:15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. MATTHEW 14:16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Re-Creating The Effective Pastoral Minister Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2015
     | 4,239 views

    It is important that those involved in pastoral ministry be focused on their goal, not on their comfort.

    Thursday of the third Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Jesus shares with us today an unforgettable phrase: “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.” The image this summons up is of a shepherd and His flock. Jesus came to gather together the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Servant Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 30, 2018
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     | 5,799 views

    Jesus always put His service and ministry above Himself.

    Midweek Message/Devotion January 31, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:29-39 The Servant Jesus As we read on in the Book of Mark about this intriguing ministry of our Lord, we begin to learn the true meaning of a humble minister. Jesus has just left the synagogue having taught with the authority of God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tried By Temptation

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2019
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    Jesus confronts temptation before he begins his ministry

    March 10, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Tried by Temptation Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A husband and wife both found themselves unemployed. Day after day they pounded the pavement to look for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go And Make Disciples Of All Nations

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019
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    The Lord calls us into Fellowship, Ministry and Demonstration of His Power.

    INTRODUCTION The Church’s Discipleship-Making Ministry is a Divine Imperative. Divine imperatives are the non-negotiables of Faiths. They are functions that particular faiths demand and ‘impose’ on the adherents of the faith. In Christianity divine imperatives may include holiness, prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sinner Saved

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2018
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     | 3,663 views

    A miraculous catch of fish, and the commencement of the Church's ministry.

    A SINNER SAVED. Luke 5:1-11. I can remember reading a quaint old book by a Puritan whose only acknowledged qualification for conducting a Christian ministry was, ‘Sinner Saved’. Without that we are either honestly mistaken, or really just charlatans and frauds! This begs the question, ‘What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024
     | 941 views

    The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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     | 4,363 views

    A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vessel To Vessel

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Recognition of ministry where anointing flows from vessel to vessel

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    Moses, Joshua: Both began ministry in God’s presence.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor Encouragement - 4 Things God Wants You To Know About The Rest Of Your Life And Ministry

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 20, 2020
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     | 6,986 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage pastors and other ministers in their work. It is based on the faithful life of Caleb.

    Introduction My assignment today is to encourage you in the work of the Lord. Most of your know that I served as a pastor before teaching at the Seminary. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in nine churches as Interim Pastor. I know a little bit about what you face every day. Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021
     | 1,961 views

    It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

    “He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic