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  • C Jordan avatar

    One Small Boy's Lunch

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 5,883 views

    Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church.

    ONE SMALL BOY’S LUNCH THE BIG IDEA: Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church. KEY TEXT: “Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And ...read more

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    How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,601 views

    As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

    1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inisghts Into Christian Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    Here is a miracle with a message. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan once said that every parable Jesus spoke was a miracle of instruction ,and every miracle Jesus performed was a parable of instruction. Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service.

    Insights Into Christian Service John 2:1-11 I want to direct your attention to the word “servants” in verses 5 and 9. The servants are referred to in several more verses by the words “they,” “them,” or “you.” It is these unnamed servants that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Remarkable Testimony Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
     | 8,644 views

    The servant who labours under the burden placed upon him.

    Being involved in gospel ministry is the GREATEST thing you can do with your life. There will be days when you say to yourself, ‘Praise the Lord! I love making an ETERNAL difference in the lives of people! I love TEACHING Bible lessons to the kids. I love SINGING in the choir. I love helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Called To Make A Difference In Others Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 27, 2011
     | 13,039 views

    Basics of the Christian life

    The Dummies Guide To Christianity - Part 4 called to make a difference in others March 27, 2011 We’re here in week 4 of a 5 week series covering the basics of the Christian life. If someone were to ask you what the Christian experience was all about, we think you could easily take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,981 views

    To encourage every child, youth and adult associated with Asbury to find their place to serve.

    Alice in Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl who falls into a hole in a field and falls into another world unlike anything she’s ever experienced. She’s in a new place with strange beings. She has no idea where she’s or where she needs to go. In one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To Minister Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,874 views

    God will give us power and gifts for the ministry He wants to see through us.

    We continue to learn from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of course is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God who became a human being on earth. We have noted in Luke 4 that Jesus started His ministry on earth in Galilee, Israel (show map). Please open your Bibles to Luke 4:16-21; Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gutter: Where Life Is Meant To Be Lived Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,606 views

    Compassion, ministry, our testimony

    THE GUTTER: WHERE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. Luke 14:15-23 (p739) June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I’ll always remember the old story of Charles Spurgeon being invited to speak at a large London church and on the night before the services Mr. Spurgeon and a friend were returning from dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012
     | 4,577 views

    Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

    Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015
     | 2,098 views

    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joseph’s Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,411 views

    Joseph is the unsung hero of Christ's early life. Through obedience, he impacted Mary, he impacted Jesus, he impacted the other children, and I think he impacted Jesus’ entire ministry.

    Sometimes there's words that we just don't like. Sometimes it's because of the way they sound. Some sound weird or sometimes they conjure up something kind of gross. One word that I don't like is the word ‘maggot.’ Really, if you think of maggots, is anything pleasant ever really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Farewell Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 27, 2023
     | 4,213 views

    In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gives a farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. What can we learn from this speech?

    During his third missionary journey, Paul wanted to meet with Ephesian elders and give a charge to them. However, he did not travel to Ephesus probably because he was warned it would be too dangerous, so he sent messengers and had the Ephesian elders meet him at Miletus. The reason why Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Faithful Stewardship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,919 views

    The right use of our privileges.

    A CALL TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. Luke 12:41-48. LUKE 12:41. Peter asked whether the parable of the serving master was addressed to “us” (the apostles, representing the Christian ministry) or even to “all” (the whole crowd, representing all people everywhere). LUKE 12:42. “And the Lord said, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    7 Blessings We Need In Our Life And Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2020
     | 5,935 views

    1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS

    7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY OUTLINE 1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY 1. PEACE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *********************************** ACTS 9:31 Then the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020
     | 2,989 views

    If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

    Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible