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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Are The Ministry Gifts And Calling Of God Without Repentance?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 13, 2019
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     | 7,019 views

    There is a belief in the church today that a person called to minister can still be effectual in reaching others for the sake of the Gospel because “the gifts and calling of God are without repentance” (Rom 11:29 KJV).

    In other words, a person can be in active and open unholy living and in rebellion to God’s law and still retain their position to be used to bless others without changing their sinful ways through repentance. It is true that God can use anything to promote His kingdom. He even used a donkey to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,264 views

    In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

    “THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Spiritual Disciplines Of A Christian Worker Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 224 views

    Every Christian worker must cultivate spiritual disciplines that build character, deepen devotion, and equip them for effective service in God’s kingdom.

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Key Verse: “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” (1 Timothy 4:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 26:41; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Women And Christianity Pt. 2

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,709 views

    In this concluding article of this title series, I want to focus on the ministries that are prohibited and the ministries that women can and should pursue.

    In my previous article on this topic, I focused on how Christianity elevated the status and opportunities of women. I wrote about how Christian women, in the New Testament, have had (and, thus, still have) opportunities to labor for the Lord’s Church. However, I did mention in passing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The Ministry Of The Angels In Daniel And The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 8, 2009
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     | 5,388 views

    A survey of the Angel’s activities in the prophecy of Daniel and Revelation

    The Angels The Angels are key players in God’s overall end times plan. He uses them mightily throughout the book of Daniel, the Old Testament parallel to the book of the Revelation. And, even though almost 2600 years have passed since the time Daniel’s book was written, the angels continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Filling A Vacuum

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Feast Or Fast

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    Two problems creating conflict with Christ

    Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,782 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Carr avatar

    Come See A Man Named Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

    I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Hodges avatar

    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 22,520 views

    Many question, but the truth needs to be known of "Who is Jesus."

    WHO IS JESUS? Matthew 16:13-17 Introduction: All the way through the book of Matthew these disciples have been with Jesus. „h They have heard the Lord Jesus teach. „h They have seen the miracles which Jesus performed. They have observed His behavior. Now, Jesus comes to the point of asking His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Not Rest

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 16,674 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus telling us to come and to rest.

    WHY NOT REST 9:30 1/29/93 Text Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 23 Matthew 11:25-30 .ls2 RICK The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Hayford Sr. avatar

    A Night Visitor's Inquiry Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    Discussion of Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus

    A NIGHT VISITOR’S INQUIRY Sixth in the Series: “Conversations With Christ” John 3:1-18 Back in 1976, JIMMY CARTER was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during HIS campaign, Jimmy Carter said publicly he was a BORN ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    ‘victory Over The World'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    Now in this chapter He talks about the “Saved” relationship to the world (v-2), the “Spirit” relationship to the wold (v-8), and the “Saviour” relationship to the world (v-33).

    ‘VICTORY OVER THE WORLD’ John 16:1-11, 33 It now almost midnight in Jerusalem, a time when most were in bed, but not Jesus and disciples. They were still making their way to the the garden of Olivet where Jesus would be betrayed by Judas and then be put on trail and crucified. Jesus knowing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    3rd of 6 In John 4, we meet a woman at Samaria. She is doing a chore she’s probably done every day of her life—gathering water from the local well. But on this day her life is transformed because she encounters Jesus. It all starts with an invitation fro

    Free Ice Water The depression took the fun out of 1932. It was no time to go into business. But Ted and Dorothy Husted bought the little drug store in their town. The little village of Wall, South Dakota was barely surviving. Grasshoppers had eaten all the crops in the region. It was a dust bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational