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  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,900 views

    In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

    Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pursuing God In Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    Bible study is profitable because 1)Scripture is Inspired & Inerrant 2)Profitable for Teaching. 3) Profitable for Reproof. 4)Profitable for Correction. 5)Profitable for Training in Righteousness. 6)Profitable for Competency & Equipping

    With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to begin in British Columbia, the world is focused on excellence. For an Olympic athlete, competing in an Olympics takes hard work, focus and determination. Scripture often describes the Christian life in such terms. In running the race, we are to aim for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    5 Fold Ministry Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Roch on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,534 views

    5 Fold Ministry - Is what God is using to day to build the Church. They are to actively train and equip the saints so the saints may be able to do the work God has for the Church These gifts are given by Jesus

    5 fold Teacher http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php David & Phyllis Roch 5 fold teachers teach truth from the word of GOD by the revelation of GOD through the power of the Holy Spirit. They have a strong heart understanding and love for the word GOD - Being extremely careful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    All Scripture

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,448 views

    Scripture provides every spiritual truth and moral principle that we need for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness; to be equipped to live righteously and to hear one day “Well done, good and faithful servant,…"

    All Scripture 07/13/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction The books of the Bible. Called: Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    More For Less

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
     | 3,924 views

    A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

    Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015
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    We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

    EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Compassion Moves To Action Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015
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     | 28,294 views

    This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

    MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit As The Bible Expositor Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022
     | 1,466 views

    It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AS THE BIBLE EXPOSITOR TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16, EZEKIEL 36:27 It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Mentoring A Teammate Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
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     | 3,559 views

    There are certain tasks in ministry that are too big to handle by yourself, so you need to select and train a teammate. Moses enlisted Joshua as his teammate, and mentored him in envisioning and realizing the dream of the Promised Land.

    You have fought the good fight, you have stayed the course, you have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7), and you are now on the precipice of realizing your hard sought-after calling. In pursuit of God’s best you may have wrestled with and overcome some internal spiritual battles, and individually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Divine Rescue With Your Name On It.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2021
     | 2,840 views

    In the book of Exodus chapter 3, God had a rescue plan with Israels name on it. Israel wasn’t stuck on a train track, but much worse, they were in bondage and oppression, with no way out. But God…

    A Divine Rescue With Your Name On It. Exodus 3:1-8NKJV After being informed of a 911 call from a concerned Citizen, a state trooper drove along the train tracks, shining his flashlight into the dark until he spotted a vehicle stranded on the iron rails. The troopers dashboard camera captured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Difference Between Talents And Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 204 views

    Talents are natural abilities given by God at birth, often refined through training, while spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God's Kingdom.

    THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TALENTS AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Ephesians 4:11-12 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, James 1:17, Exodus 31:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of faith, believers often ask, "What is the difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
     | 2,798 views

    Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

    Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Five Levels Of Commitment To Jesus

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 16,716 views

    This is a sermon outline identifying the Five Circles of Commitment (Rick Warren’s concept) in the ministry of Jesus. It could be useful for training core believers, or as a discipleship sermon. *HANDOUT INCLUDED* www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

    For new Christian discipleship, check out http://sales.newstartdiscipleship.com -------- Let me ask you this: How many levels of commitment are there to Jesus? What are the different levels of people’s commitment to Jesus? <FEEDBACK> I want you to look with me at the ministry of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Gillett avatar

    "Where Is It Written”

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

    “Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Children In Sodom; Sodom In Our Children

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,530 views

    Christian parents are battling for the hearts of their children. Many, perhaps most, are surrendered to indoctrination by the world. We need to see the horror of failure to train our children and take appropriate steps to prepare them for a righteous li

    “Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was afraid to live in Zoar. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. And the firstborn said to the younger, ‘Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist