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  • Phillip Day avatar

    Qualifications For Service Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    To be an effective servant for the Lord, we must possess qualities that will be an acceptable testimony of Jesus working in our lives; to be good servants, we should live like good deacons.

    Qualifications for Service 1 Timothy 3:8-13 I. Dignified Actions (v.8) a. Practice what they preach (James 1:8) b. Sober (1 Peter 5:8) c. Earn what they get (1 Timothy 6:9-10) II. Clear Understanding of the Faith (v. 9) III. Tried and Proven (v. 10; 1 Timothy 5:22) a. Tested in smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Throne Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,633 views

    I would propose to you that true prayer is spiritual business from beginning to end, and when offered in Jesus’ Name, according to God’s will prayer is powerful and effective.

    Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 4:14 - 16 Title: Throne of Grace Theme: Principles to Enjoying the Grace of God Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Hebrews 4:14 – 16, “Therefore, since we have a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,858 views

    Easter. Have no fear, "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" documentary reinforces the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is real, factual, effective. (this is short and is a summary, not a full argument)

    Note: We had a full easter musical, so this is a short sumary on the topic. For full details, google the names mentioned. If you have taken a tour of the Holy Land one of the site you probably visited is the garden tomb of Jesus. Who has been there? It is pretty fantastic isn’t it? It really is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 6, 2014
     | 4,630 views

    There are many today who are confused about Jesus. The most effective testimony in any court is an eye witness. John is an eye witness and you heard his testimony today.

    In the beginning of the church when the original apostles were teaching and planting churches, including Paul, the New Testament as we have it today had yet to be compiled. The writers of the New Testament were all first generation Jesus followers and their work would not be complete until John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017
     | 9,662 views

    This is a highly foundational set of concepts, which every believer in Jesus Christ needs to grasp, in order to function effectively as the New Testament priest which he or she is.

    THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER Pastor Eric J. Hanson Hosanna Church: 1983 & 4/2/2017 Introduction: The New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers, yet many Christians go through their whole lifetime with a mentality of being unable to approach God effectively. Jesus has actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    His Name Through Faith In His Name! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,952 views

    The power to effectively witness for Christ comes from dependency on the Holy Ghost, The Word and His Name as explained by Peter after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate Beautiful.

    (Act 3:16) And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Act 2:21) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Imitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
     | 4,547 views

    It grieves the Holy Spirit when our broken, crazy, noisy world has more effect on our actions than does our experience and knowledge of the love of God.

    A couple of weeks ago I flew out to Minneapolis for just 36 hours to see my godson Ted in The Music Man. If he hadn’t skipped the cast party and come home early Thursday night I wouldn’t have gotten to see him off stage at all. But there we were, at 10:30 at night, both exhausted and happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Prayer Hues 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018
     | 3,101 views

    If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

    Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - Forget It! I'll Do It Myself! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    In my arrogance and indignation I have said in effect, "FORGET IT LORD, I'LL DO IT MYSELF!" GOD'S TIMETABLE IS OFTEN NOT MY TIMETABLE. It is not Him that needs to change.

    Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - FORGET IT! I'LL DO IT MYSELF! I remember seeing some shorts to a movie once where a millionaire agrees to pay a couple a million dollars if the wife will sleep with him for one night. What would you do? The answer to that question tests your character. Impatience is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    The Resurrection Overcomes Suffering

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 7, 2010
     | 4,134 views

    Jesus' resurrection does not erase suffering or its effects, but it does overcome our suffering. He engages in all the friendly actions necessary to bring about healing and hope.

    Dawn and I talk while we're driving quite often. Sometimes these turn into our best conversations. We've hashed out many of the world's worst problems in those talks. Talking during travel is one of the world's oldest past times. The Canturbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a record of a chat along ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Revive Thy Work, O Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,087 views

    Like Israel many congregations within the Body of Christ have failed to live in obedience and like Israel have had to undergo the effects of their failure and are in desperate need of revival.

    Revive Thy Work O Lord Ezra 9:4-14 Introduction: Israel had been called to be a light to the world for God. Through continued disobedience the nation brought God’s judgment upon itself. Today the church has been given that task as God’s instrument to reflect His truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Lose That Weight!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012
     | 12,383 views

    We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

    January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Heather Cook avatar

    Ministry Is A Liability

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,874 views

    A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

    I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,198 views

    The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

    Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Pandora's Box

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,676 views

    Hope is a gift from God. It effects our outlook and how we interact with others. Hope can keep us alive and help us reach our goals.

    Pandora’s Box Saint Augustine said: "Let those who dread be allowed to hope," But what exactly is hope? I’ll start with Greek Mythology because I’m reminded of the story of Pandora. Mythology stated that Zeus first created only men. Prometheus first stole fire for man then tricked ...read more

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    Denomination: Other