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  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022
     | 8,155 views

    God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

    In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022
     | 2,466 views

    How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

    Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reaching The Lost; How Difficult Can It Be, It There Much Involved?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 25, 2016
     | 4,123 views

    Reaching the lost is an enormous task. It is not for everyone, and it takes some highly specialised skills, one of which is to motivated our own congregations which this sermon attempts to do, but from a different angle.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th September 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    How To Overcome A Difficult Start? Genesis 37:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,890 views

    A very encouraging article on how to overcome a difficult start. You can overcome a difficult childhood or a dysfunctional family.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: There is a saying that goes ‘A good start is half done.’ We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Two Things A Preacher Must Do!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    A look at what a Minister of the Gospels Priorities SHOULD Be!

    But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4 Amp) This is one of the key verses in the Bible to help a novice minister be a successful tool for the Master. Preaching has nothing to do with popularity, titles, or position. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eliminating The Laity Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015
     | 8,593 views

    What we need in our day is to refocus on the biblical model for ministry.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 15 Eliminating the Laity Ephesians 4:11-12 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Key To Maximizing Your Ministry Is Wisdom

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022
     | 3,310 views

    Have you ever thought about your full potential? What does it take to maximize your potential in Ministry? Human beings are created by God, in his image to fulfill our god given purpose. Jesus came that we might live life to the fullest measure.

    Sermon The Key to Maximizing Your Ministry Proverbs 30:24-28 “There are four things on earth That are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 Rock Badger—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,785 views

    Being a Christian means being a minister.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Our Great High Priest

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,795 views

    We can’t mix the old and the new, we must forsake the old and embrace the new.

    “The Ministry of Our Great High Priest” Hebrews 8:1-6 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper October 12, 2008 Introduction: When Alexander Graham Bell first introduced his invention for sending speech over electric wires - it was dismissed. In fact, Bell had to lie to his financial backer by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    7 Hard And Difficult Things You Must Do To Stay Ahead As A Leader Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why most people are on the broad and easy way that leads to Hell.

    Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. John 12:27 By choosing hard and difficult things instead of nice and easy things you will make yourself a natural leader. Most people choose nice and easy things. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Very Difficult Task For The Lord Jesus (Sermon On The Incarnation Of Christ)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 2, 2025
     | 449 views

    Many of us are familiar with having to identify ourselves with a driver’s license or a birth certificate in order to identify ourselves to prove that we are who we say we are.

    Intro: We read in the gospels where the Lord performed all kinds of miracles. For example: • He turned water into wine. • Cast out demons • Healed Peter’s mother-in-law • Healed the lepers • Healed a paralyze man • Healed a man with a withered hand • Healed the deaf • Healed the blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,123 views

    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,633 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry To The Stray Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012
     | 5,741 views

    First sermon in the series dealing with God's children straying and being restored.

    God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry to the Stray James 5:19-20 I. The Reality of Straying Christians “55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Leach avatar

    The Distinct Ministries Of God’s Spirit And The Ministries Of God’s Word.

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,445 views

    The Holy Spirit is to lead us, moment by moment, communicating with our reborn spirit.

    The distinct Ministries of God’s Spirit and the Ministries of God’s Word Part 1 - The Holy Spirit of God, God the Holy Spirit: Is the Spirit of Christ: Rom 8:9 ...The Spirit of Christ... Is the Spirit of the Father: Mat 10:20 ...The Spirit of your Father... Is the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational