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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

    THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Aaron Jones avatar

    Is Suicide Unforgivable Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 330 ratings
     | 47,080 views

    This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.

    We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidences Of Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,749 views

    What were the evidences of a spiritual awakening taking place under Haggi’s ministry?

    Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 5 Introduction The Lord Jesus once told a parable about a farmer who went out to sow some seed in one of his fields. Although he sowed out the whole field there were places here and there where the soil quality differed and because of that some of the seed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Breakthrough Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 6,561 views

    About Jesus’ Kingdom ministry which confronts all who seek to contain it.

    Breakthrough Deliverer Series: Breakthrough - New Life through Jesus in the Gospel of Mark February 11, 2007 – Brad Bailey (NOTE: Portions of the notes below include sections of commentary by others which was never stated in full when taught but rather was placed in these notes as a source ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Communion Pics

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    A communion message remembering Jesus using 4 "pics" from His life and ministry...

    Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 Communion Pics I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

    A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Trenches With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,476 views

    Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

    Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filling The Gap

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009
     | 3,301 views

    The church must be involved to fill the gap when a teenager graduates from the teen ministry.

    Intro: The church has the main responsibility of the Commission of our Savior. It is more than merely Win ‘Em, Wet ‘Em, and Work ‘Em! I. Ambassadors of the Gospel - Go ye therefore and teach all nations We are not merely to see people saved, We are to make disciples! A. Reconcile the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioning Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,653 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enlarging The Possibility - Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,798 views

    This sermon expresses the importance of sharing the load in ministry and delegating to qualified individuals for God's glory.

    INTRODUCTION • As a leader one of the most difficult things to do is delegate to others. • Some will accuse you of control issues. • Others will complain about who you delegate to and how they perform. • But at the end of the day sharing ministry is crucial for all of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be A Bridge Builder - Exodus Part 19 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    A sermon describing how we should touch others and build bridges in our ministry.

    INTRODUCTION • The Bible is full of pictures of believers that define their destiny…chapter 19 in Exodus is one of those. • How we see ourselves and our call in Him is crucial to living out our destiny. • One of our callings is to touch others…with life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Hundred And Fifty-Three Fish

    Contributed by Neil Stich on Apr 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    A change in how we do ministry can bring results we never expected.

    ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE FISH John 21: 1 – 14 We are creatures of Habit or Habits. We tend to do the same things over and over again because they are what we are used to doing--- it feels comfortable--- and many of us do not like CHANGE… Oh, we may try something new for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Faith And Evangelism

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.

    The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 29, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries

    Breakfast with Jesus Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries John 21:4-19 - But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,240 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ