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  • An Irritating Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,856 views

    Jesus had an irritating ministry to the Pharisees. He irritated them to no end. He didn't fit their ideas of a Messiah.

    The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? (No!) As long as ...read more

  • The Measure Of A Ministry

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017
     | 4,222 views

    I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

    "The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

  • The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

    Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

  • Outfitting For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,188 views

    The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.

    July 16 Outfitting for Ministry The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse: 1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more

  • A Model Of Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    We must learn to become all things to all men, that we might indeed WIN/GAIN some for Christ to SAVE.

    A MODEL OF MINISTRY. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The Apostle Paul has argued that, as their minister, he had every right to expect a wage from the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 9:14). However, and somewhat surprisingly, he then turns the idea on its head: ‘Nevertheless, we have not used this ...read more

  • Ministry Is A Liability

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,767 views

    A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

    I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

  • Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012
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     | 5,878 views

    If there is an addiction we must have let it be to the ministry of our Lord.

    Addicted to the Ministry 1 Cor. 16:15 Addicted = Devoted or committed Ministry= Service Minister = Servant 1 Tim. 1:12 Putting me into the ministry The Mission of the Church: • The Great Commandment • The Great Commission Administration (Song leader, trustees – Cleaning) ...read more

  • Fundamentals Of Ministry

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,415 views

    We are all called for ministry but we doubt our failures. But does does not see these as failure rather the opposite, he is preparing us.

    Title: Fundamentals for Ministry Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you: Amen. Introduction. One thing that has always bothered me and I am sure it bothers all ...read more

  • The Ministry Of Miriam

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    Miriam was the first woman to have a public ministry. Let us see what we can derive from her life and ministry

    Miriam Micah 6:4 4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. (KJV) 4 Porque yo te hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y de la casa de siervos te redimí; y envié delante de ti a Moisés, y a ...read more

  • The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    The need for reconciliation arises because of our estrangement from God on account of our sin. The mediator of reconciliation is God. The cost of reconciliation is the death of Christ. The result of reconciliation is a new relationship with God.

    THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. This passage directly confronts us with the subject of reconciliation. It requires spiritual thinking: no longer regarding people from a worldly point of view - “according to the flesh” - and certainly not regarding Christ from a worldly ...read more

  • Grace & Ministry Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 3,892 views

    RECEIVING GRACE AND DOING SERVICE ARE INSEPARABLE PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION

    Romans 1:5 – Grace & Ministry 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: I. Received Gifts a. Paul is going to describe the powerful, life-changing gifts he has received from Christ b. James 1:17 -- Every good and perfect ...read more

  • The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    Thorns create a dependence on God

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

  • Ministry To The Prostitutes

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,655 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?

    I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” ...read more

  • A Model Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,614 views

    In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul reminded them of the ministry he conducted among them. His description of his ministry provides us with an excellent model for our ministry.

    Introduction: A. Last week, in our sermon, we worked our way through 1 Thessalonians chapter one and noticed why the church at Thessalonica was a model church. 1. We discovered that they were a model church for at least three reasons: (1). Their Faithful Service. (2) Their Open Receptivity. (3) ...read more

  • Types Of Ministry

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2018
     | 4,387 views

    Let us look at some types of ministry: Burn out, Long nose, Compassion, Gap standers, Praiser, Seed providers, Prayer warriors, Tent makers.. we need to develop in all areas.

    TYPES OF MINISTRY? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Ministry takes many forms. My simple definition of ministry is something like ...read more