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  • A. David Hart avatar

    The Ministry That Cares Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,273 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

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    Stir Up The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,964 views

    Our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has for us. Fully equipped and ready for every good work.

    Stir up the gift of God Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-12 There has been for the past few months, a particular challenge: (1) To be heroes of the Lord. (2) To the men in particular, to be mighty men. Here in this gathering, I believe that our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Word And Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2012
     | 3,041 views

    The divine word reveals the tragic possibility that human freedom can withdraw from the covenant dialogue with God

    August 20, 2012 St. Bernard Verbum Domini My habit of preaching on Mondays brings me every two years squarely in the path of two of my least favorite readings from the Word of God. This is the day we hear them. In the first place, Ezekiel, who was a prophet-mime, is told by God that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Is Inclusive

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2012
     | 8,319 views

    Jesus claims in this reading that to be a disciple one needs to be inclusive to all. Jesus was inclusive and calls us to be inclusive. The sermons teaches us the dangers of not being inclusive.

    "Jesus is Inclusive" Mark 9:38-50 1. Our text starts out with the idea of who is included and those excluded • Our text says Mark 9:38"Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,656 views

    Jesus tells us there are real consequences in our lives. He tells us this so that we can see the contrasts, look clearly at our lives, appreciate the gracious gift of God as a gift of love and live in fearless confidence of that love.

    John 3:14-21 “The Gift of Love” INTRODUCTION Traveling in foreign countries it becomes apparent to the observant tourist that there are basically two different types of travelers. There is the traveler who packs his or her country in the suitcase and brings the country on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Victory Series

    Contributed by Jorge Poveda on Jul 31, 2011
     | 7,089 views

    Explanation and application of the woman in Revelation 12

    Revelation 12: 1,2 *First woman who went to the moon, “Dr. Wendy Jacobson was hired by NASA in 1968 right out of college as a lunar geologist, where she helped support the missions of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12. Then, in November of 1969, when then-President Nixon announced the extension of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Prime Time Christianity Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,381 views

    In the series Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this introduction we will be challenged to consider this our prim

    In the next few weeks Network Television will be scrambling for your audience as they launch the season premieres of numerous television series. Again this year Reality Television is flooding the airways and cable lines. By far, I think ABC has something going in their line up. I mean look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Vision

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,407 views

    This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

    Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

    1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and backgrounds.

    Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and backgrounds. When Jesus brought people together with such stark perceptional differences, He knew that in fighting might become a real problem. Instead of insisting that the disciples be unified, Jesus pointed His men toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,895 views

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Harmonizes People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result.

    1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result. Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us With Connections

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,715 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us connect to a full complement of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge; faith; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Works As A Change Agent

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,921 views

    The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

    1. The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are necessary. Paul wrote, "And he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Occasionally Used Unconventional Methods

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes.

    1. Jesus knew that the conventional religious methods of His day were failing to accomplish God's purposes. He identified both personal and organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. Jesus knew that the Pharisees' values were rooted in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational