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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Religious Legalism

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,323 views

    This sermon proclaims the good news that salvaion is not something we earn by adhearance to legalistic obedience to the law, but it is freely received by the work of Jesus Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Religious Legalism Colossians 2:11-17 October 14, 2001 Intro: A. Last week, Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY began a series of sermons on the book of Colossians with these words… "Sometimes I look over this audience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Empty Philosophies

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    This sermon educates people on how to protect themselves against empty philosophies and remain in Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Empty Philosophies Colossians 2:1-10 September 30, 2001 Intro: A. [Imponderable Questions, Citation: David Holdaway, Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom] Think on these things (but not for too long): If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

    One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Peter Defends Himself Before The Jerusalem Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2017
     | 9,283 views

    It appears that when the church leaders in Jerusalem had heard of Peter’s experience in Joppa at the home of Cornelius, they challenged his action and recalled him to Jerusalem for the purpose of justifying it.

    May 6, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.D.7: Peter Defends Himself Before the Jerusalem Church (11:1-18) Scripture (Acts 11:1-18; KJV) 1 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Stand: Voting For Righteousness And Defending Truth Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 23, 2025
     | 32 views

    We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. We are not called to sit on the sidelines. We are called to stand in the gap, to be the salt and light in a dark world, and to fight for righteousness.

    A Call to Stand: Voting for Righteousness and Defending Truth Key Texts: Proverbs 14:34, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 82:3-4, Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

    A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Credentials Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,218 views

    Traveling Christian evangelists in the first century, according to the custom of the day, carried letters of recommendation. With these a poor preacher would be given, at least, a place to stay, a meal, and an opportunity to speak to the congregation.

    April 23, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.a: The Credentials of His Ministry. (3:1-5) 2nd Corinthians 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Ministry Of Grace And Peace

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,268 views

    The first sermon series from the book of Galatians, Christ Himself appointed Paul to be an apostle. An apostle is one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. An apostle is a minister sent directly by God to do a specific work. Has Christ called you

    The Ministry of Grace and Peace Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Demands For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

    DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Bartol avatar

    The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

    Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

    The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    Sharing Ministry Together

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,323 views

    When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

    I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Gospel-Centered Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2023
     | 1,007 views

    Paul tells the Philippians of his joy, his confidence, his hope, his ultimate aim. Joy

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:18-26 Gospel-Centered Ministry Part 2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-21-2023 The Future’s so Bright I gotta wear Shades When I was young, I was obsessed with Nostradamus. He lived in the 16th century and was a doctor, and astrologer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    Characteristics of a ministry that honors God

    1 Thessalonians 2:6-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction During our time in 1 Thessalonians over the past few Sunday evening messages, we have been considering the marks of a truly remarkable church and how its ministries can be God honoring as they are carried out. It is my hope and prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018
     | 6,011 views

    Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

    May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist