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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Are You Jaded With The Church? How To Resist Jadedness In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it.

    Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it. I was hoping to find a burgeoning vibrant Christianity rallying unified, as one, carrying the gospel like intrepid ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Four Confirmations About Jesus At The Start Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 20, 2023
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    This passage establishes the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What does it tell us about who He is and what His ministry will be?

    ONE ENTERS, ONE EXITS: Jesus’ ministry starts as John the Baptist concludes. - Luke 3:19-20. - Our primary subject this evening is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and some of the signs we are given at this start to give us confidence in Him. - We noted last week at the end of the sermon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Every Member Ministry Church Of Corinth Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    A spiritual gift is given to each of us.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EMPHASIS - EVERY BELIEVER HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT FOR MINISTRY “A spiritual gift is given to each of us” (1 Cor. 12:7). 1. Definition: A spiritual gift is divine enablement given to each believer to serve the Lord. 2. Basic teaching: a. All believers have a multitude of gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,191 views

    Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025
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    Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

    Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2024
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    During the first half of the Great Tribulation, God sends two ambassadors from heaven to preach the Gospel to the people in Jerusalem. Their ministry is to call the people to repentance before it is too late.

    Throughout history, even in its darkest moments, God raises up prophets and preachers to bring His Word and the promise of salvation to anyone who repents and turns to Him for salvation. Although God pours out His wrath upon the world during the seven years of the Great Tribulation, He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
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    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark 6:1-32: Several Important Things Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,868 views

    Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.

    MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
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     | 3,590 views

    There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

    Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
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    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Fox avatar

    The Just For The Unjust Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 26, 2016
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     | 11,042 views

    1 Peter 3:18 is a powerful verse when memorized and utilized in sharing your faith. All of the elements of the gospel are here. Link verse 18 to verse 15. If you want to be ready to answer meditate on this verse and commit it to memory.

    The Just for the Unjust April 24, 2016, a.m.& p.m. (1Peter 3:18-22) Command Baptist Church For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 5,742 views

    THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

    JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,546 views

    Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

    INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
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     | 10,583 views

    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible