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  • Gary Merillat avatar

    The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

    Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

    Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It All Began With Baptism

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    how the ministry of Christ took off after his baptism and how our’s does too

    January 13, 2002 Acts 13:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Little White Spots - Leprosy - Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 13,089 views

    The Leprosy of Sin. The MISERY of the LEPER, the MERCY of the LORD, and the MINISTRY of the LAW. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

    Little White Spots Mark 1:40-45 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Why did Jesus do miracles? Not to draw a crowd…He avoided that. (Not like faith-healers of today who only perform for large crowds, and avoid hospitals and nursing homes). 3 Reasons Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

    The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,625 views

    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgiveness Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,343 views

    Jesus forgave many people during his ministry. Likewise, God has also forgiven us.

    The Forgiveness of Jesus One of the hardest phrases in the English language to say is “I Forgive You”. As humans we are often too reluctant to forgive. God wants us to be healed of past hurts so our healing can begin. If we are not healed ourselves, we cannot heal others. We should look to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Diversity Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,294 views

    The church’s unity in "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, allows for great diversity in ministry.

    John 17:20-26 “Diversity Within Unity” INTRODUCTION What does “One” look like? Ever since Jesus prayed the prayer recorded in today’s gospel lesson, this has been a vital question for Christians and for the Christian Church. Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. The primary purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,286 views

    3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

    We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sinister Ministers

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 17, 2006
     | 2,281 views

    This message show the ministry of Satan and his Demons in the world and how the Believer has the ability to overcome them.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:20 – 25 Title: “THE SINISTER MINISTER” Introduction: As John was writing to the “Seven Churches” of Asia he began his remarks to the Church of Thyatira by saying, “I have this against you: You sufferest (TOLERATE) that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

    A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commission Our Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 92 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    The Will of God is for blessings, provision, and liberty. We must understand how we can be the recipients of Angel Ministry.

    Angel Ministry #2 (Commissioning) This is #2 study of angels. The last time we saw why the increase of angle appearances. (We are living in a time of changing dispensations) We talked about the Purpose of Angel Ministry. (God’s Messengers) We saw how they delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Permeation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    First of a four part series on how our church impacts the community through the ministry of our members.

    In light of all the recent news about the financial crisis in our country, I thought it was rather interesting that I came across this article from June of 2004 that reported that Freddie Mac had adopted a new logo in order to “reflect the company’s renewed focus on its vital housing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

    Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Pastor And His Purpose

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,758 views

    This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

    (Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,132 views

    Acts Series, 4th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF OBEDIENCE..."Spiritual ATM"= Attendance/Tithing/Ministry

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. We read in that last verse about the day of Pentecost…when the fire of God fell on those believers/the wind of God blew across their hearts/the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist