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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Equipping God's People

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
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    In Ephesians 4, we learn of God's plan to equip his people for ministry through people who are called and equipped to do this wonderful task.

    Equipping God’s People (The people gifts of Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fully Equipped

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
     | 7,518 views

    This message introduces and explains the Ephesians 4 equipping gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

    FULLY EQUIPPED The Equipping Gifts (Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as time goes by. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry: The Father’s Business

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
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     | 7,180 views

    The preaching of the gospel must always be the main agenda of the preacher.

    Ministry: The Father’s Business Luke 2:49: Ephesians 3:7-9 A Pastor invited another Minister to preach a special day at his church. He sent a Deacon to pick him up at the airport, but the Deacon had never met him so he used the resume picture he’d sent. The picture showed a Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,713 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Edward Brown III avatar

    Revisit Your Ministry

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013
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    Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

    Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor’s Authority

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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    Bible truths about pastoral authority.

    THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY There are two things that we desire to cover here. First, we want to reinforce the scriptural authority of the pastorate and warn about the abuse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    To Live: Grace & Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
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    Paul, reminds us that in order to really live, we must have grace and peace. how do we get grace and peace? Become a slave of Jesus Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 1:1,2 TITLE: To Live have Grace & Peace SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Grace & Peace OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, PROP.: Paul reminds the Philippian church how to live…and live with JOY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! It is really, really good to back home and to be here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Journeys To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021
     | 1,318 views

    Paul appreciated the creation of God and exalted the name of Jesus for the excellent experiences he had gone through. Paul spent seven days with the disciples of that area.

    Acts 21:01-09 Paul Journey to Jerusalem 21:01-06 Paul at Seaport of Tyre 21:07-09 Evangelist Philip and His Ministry Acts 21:01-06 Paul at Seaport of Tyre Paul had left Ephesus and moved on to Jerusalem. Paul sailed through Cos, Rhodes, Patara, and Phoenicia, and he sighted the beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Family Out Of Control; A Prophet Under God's Control

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2019
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     | 7,663 views

    God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute. This ensured that his was a dysfunctional family. A study of Hosea will encourage Christians as we struggle with honouring God through our families.

    “The LORD said to me, ‘Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.’ So, I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley. And I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024
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    What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

    “The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,820 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 70,431 views

    The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

    OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tenderhearted And Courteous

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 12, 2015
     | 3,324 views

    EXPRESSING LOVE AND CONCERN FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS.

    TENDERHEARTED AND COURTEOUS OBSERVATION: BELIEVERS HAVE A BIBLICAL MANDATE TO CARE FOR FELLOW BELIEVERS IN THE CHURCH. INTERPRETATION: 1 PETER 3: 8 (NKJV) FINALLY, ALL OF YOU BE OF ONE MIND, HAVING COMPASSION FOR ONE ANOTHER; LOVE AS BROTHERS, BE TENDERHEARTED, BE COURTEOUS. POINTS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Not The Boss Of Me

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 7, 2013
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     | 12,718 views

    In the 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer tells the church to obey the spiritual leaders that God has placed over them.

    You’re Not The Boss Of Me Hebrews 13: 17&18 Intro: There was a pastor sitting with his board of deacons and they were discussing the budget for the next year. The subject of the pastors salary came up and there was a discussion about his compensation for the next year. One of the deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist