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  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Shaping Ourselves For Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009
     | 4,491 views

    God has shaped each one of us for ministry. It is important for us to understand our shape and use it for God’s glory

    Shaping ourselves for ministry Are you SHAPEd for ministry? Adapted from an article by Rick Warren (Author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church”) S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym Rick Warren developed years ago to explain the five elements that determine what a person’s ministry should be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,943 views

    15 "E" words

    The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Incorporates 15 ‘E’ words The baptism in the Holy Spirit helps us in so many ways which ensures a successful and effective Christian walk. 1. Enablement Ezekiel 36:33 - 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ministry Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    Ministry is not what we do as much as who we are in Christ. True ministry is rooted in Christ and reflects Christ in everything we do.

    Jerry Jenkins, the writer of the Left Behind series, says a real writer is someone who cannot not write. One of the professors of theology at a major Christian college said that if you can do anything else do not go into the ministry. What both were saying is that behind our labor is a passion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,668 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Guidelines For Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,996 views

    Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

    Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling To Pastoral Ministry

    Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,651 views

    A Pastors advice to his son on the day of his ordination to the Christian ministry. Son, keep close to Christ; keep close to your people; and by the grace of God seek to bring the two together.

    The Call to Pastoral Ministry. Service of Ordination into the Christian ministry Scripture readings: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-10, 16 – 18; 1st Peter 5:1- 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,499 views

    This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

    Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    End-Time Ministries

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013
     | 4,366 views

    God is going to use four types of people in the last days.

    End-Time Ministries 2Peter 3:11 - Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Operating In Supernatural Ministry

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,101 views

    This sermon is about having the power of God to back up yuour ministry with supernatural manifestations

    OPERATING IN SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY STUDY TEXT: 2KINGS 2: 12-15. - Elisha made a choice to operate in a higher dimension of the supernatural ministry of Elijah. He asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Any man called by God has to make a choice whether to operate in a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Having A Ministry Mindset Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    Jesus wants us to trust him to use us in ministry.

    Title: Having a Ministry Mindset Text: John 6: 1-13 (The feeding of the 5000) Introduction “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Two Witnesses Ministry

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
     | 2,533 views

    Events of the last half of Daniel’s 70th Week include the Two Witnesses ministry and the end of the 70th Week of Daniel

    Revelation 11 Title: Two Witnesses Ministry Theme: Testimony of Judgment Text: Revelation 11:3 I. The Angel of the Lord/The Lord Jesus Christ Commands John to ‘Rise and Measure’ (v.1) A.John is given a reed like unto a rod and told to measure [Ezekiel 40:3) 1. The temple of God 2. The altar 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Call To Ministry”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,196 views

    From the individual calls of the disciples we see that what he said to them is repeated in the life of every Christian.

    “The Call to Ministry” Mark 1:16-20 In the last message we looked at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Now we see that Jesus came out of the wilderness after his battle with Satan to declare the Kingdom of God was at hand. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Family Versus Ministry?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

    Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Ministry Teams And Serving Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,421 views

    A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

    [SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John McCormack avatar

    Fulfill Your Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,459 views

    FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY

    FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 KEY VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 4: 5 FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY INTRODUCTION: READ 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 PAUL CONTINUES TO EXHORT AND ENCOURAGE HIS PROTÉGÉ, TIMOTHY. ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHERS IS NECESSARY FOR FULFILLMENT OF MINISTRY. PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist