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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    If you are not sure if politics are important for God’s people to concern themselves with, I would suggest that you study the hand of God in the politics of the Old Testament.

    The news events of this past week have been interesting to say the least. Men like the Rev. Jessie Jackson step down while other men like John Ashcroft step forward. The appointment of Senator John Ashcroft to be our nation’s Attorney General is unprecedented. Senator Ashcroft is a devout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ministry Of Mothering

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    Mary, the mother of Jesus, saw mothering as a spiritual role, not just a physical one. Here she provides ’Power Tools’ for effective mothering.

    “THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERING” John 2:1-11 INTRO: 1.ILL. G. Campbell Morgan was a very famous preacher of the gospel who had also raised four sons that also became preachers. The youngest son Howard, an excellent preacher in his own right were filling his fathers pulpit while his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    My Ministry

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

    My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Is Ministry?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,824 views

    The feeding of the 5000 shows us what is involved in doing ministry.

    Text: Mark 6: 30- 44 Title: What is ministry? Introduction Most of us have heard of the word ‘ ministry’ but what does it mean? From our text we will discover what ministry means from a practical application. 1. Ministry is work.(v30-31) “ The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Ministry Of Tears

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

    The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry That Cares Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,243 views

    From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on.

    THE MINISTRY THAT CARES 1 Corinthians 12: 24-31 From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on. We revere our chairpersons and it meant something then to be a church officer. If you were a Deacon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,720 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Sustaining The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 4, 2008
     | 3,972 views

    Introduction to the central truths of the gospel of Christ in order to maintain the ministry of the word of God among everyday believers.

    Sustaining the Ministry: Introduction to the Book of ROMANS Rom 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Ministry Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,367 views

    God has called every believer to ministry.

    Philippians 2:5-8 Ministry Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church October 7, 2007 Brother Kevin never looked so good in his skivvies! That’s what Justin told the group of guys we were with a few years ago. I’ve mentioned canoeing the Pecos River before. You may remember Michael and Tyler and I going a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Thornes

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    WHEN GOD ALLOWS OR CAUSES US TO GO THROUGH PAINFUL THINGS THAT ACTUALLY BENEFIT US MORE IN THE LONG RUN THAN THE GOOD THINGS.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS VS. THE MINISTRY OF THRONES *** The Gospel and the gift of God are structured so wonderfully that the very enemies and forces that are marshaled to fight against us actually help pave our way to success. *** Those forces can be used the same way an eagle uses the fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Our Ministry

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,288 views

    In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    our ministry is based on the work of the cross

    Intro: if you have ever done any counseling where there are two parties that have conflict with each other, it is a great joy when you can help reconcile the differences and re-unite the two in right relationship. A ministry of restoration and reconciliation is not just the call for counselors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authentic Ministry Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,518 views

    Who are you serving in your mionistry whatever it is? It needs to be God alone if it’s to be authentic ministry

    I wonder whether you’ve given any thought during the week to what we saw last week as we looked at Malachi 1. It was quite challenging wasn’t it? Were you conscious, as you exercised your various ministries for God this week, of the things that motivated you? Were you conscious of the need to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican