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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,053 views

    1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pentecost Day Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 1,422 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost shows us the importance of spiritual empowerment for Christian living and ministry.

    PENTECOST DAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:11, Galatians 5:22-23 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost is one of the most significant events in the New Testament, marking the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others Are Giving Up

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,146 views

    Finishing strong means going against all odds and overcoming them. As the challenges come, and they will, believers must stand against them in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.

    Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others are Giving Up Scripture Lessons - Acts 7:54-60 “The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

    Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Without A Prayer

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,739 views

    An apologetic for the effectiveness of prayer, based on all the Scriptures where it is evident that prayer made a difference. Inductive in nature.

    Have you noticed this morning that, so far, we haven’t prayed much. We prayed once. One prayer. ____ seconds long. I wonder how many of you here this morning, (except for being in SS), realized at that point that you hadn’t prayed yet today. Has that ever happened to you? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Personal Evangelism: One-On-One Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 16, 2025
     | 557 views

    Personal evangelism is a divine assignment that every believer must embrace. One-on-one witnessing is a powerful tool for winning souls, as it allows for personal engagement and addressing individual concerns. Jesus, the apostles, and early Christians used this method effectively.

    PERSONAL EVANGELISM: ONE-ON-ONE WITNESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:29 "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 8:30-35, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sixteen Ways To Identify Abuse

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,419 views

    Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries

    Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Telling What You Know

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 9, 2009
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     | 4,953 views

    We can become effective witnesses if we acknowledge the need of the cross, experience the cleansing of the cross, and examine the way the cross works.

    I know that most of you are Christians. But what I do not know is how many of you are effective Christians. How many of you can use your faith in an effective way? I know that most, though not all, of you are professed believers. You have publicly acknowledged Christ as Lord; you have followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 23, 2012
     | 3,231 views

    4 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-IV—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Vacuum Manure A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. "Good morning," said the young man. "If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
     | 6,982 views

    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry's Twisted Journey? Don't Miss It!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 3,611 views

    It can be easy to miss our opportunities before us. You are not an accident. Follow a good Godly teacher...

    DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOTAL VICTORY... SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY THE WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOU... THE JOURNEY WILL BE TWISTED, BUT YOU WILL TRAVEL FROM AN UNKNOWN FARM BOY TO ONE OF THE GREATEST PROPHETS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Significance Of A New Creation-15 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016
     | 3,030 views

    Part B--v-vi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

    ‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Ask, “Do we have any ministers in the house today?” If there are any takers, ask them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Surviving To Thriving In The Wilderness Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019
     | 3,560 views

    It’s in the wilderness where you are faced with the realities of your heart and you’re given the opportunity to test your character, preparedness and devotion to God before you are given the full measure of your life’s calling

    For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com We’ve seen so far over the past few months the path which David’s life took as it progressed through the “4 A’s” of Anointing, Apprenticeship, Activation and Announcement. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    He Was Not The Only One

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 31, 2025
     | 411 views

    “ He was not the only one..” were the words that screamed out of the Bible this morning while I was reading Joshua chapter 22

    He was not the only one….. Joshua 22:20 When Achan son of Zerah was unfaithful in regard to the devoted things,[a] did not wrath come on the whole community of Israel? He was not the only one who died for his sin.’” I have split this sermon into the following sub headings so that you'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Welfare Of Ecosystem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. Three principles for peaceful coexistence with God’s creation in the post-COVID-19 era.

    Theme: Welfare of Ecosystem Text: Romans 8:18-22 Introduction: Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. All created beings animate and inanimate are waiting for the revelation of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist