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  • Sean Lester avatar

    A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 4,309 views

    Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

    A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Dependant On God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,224 views

    We must learn to trust God instead of our own efforts for all things.

    July 3, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Subject: Independence Day Title: Always Dependent On God Welcome everyone to Palmyra First Assembly on this Sunday before we celebrate our Independence. We are blessed to be able to say we live in the greatest nation on the face of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Noble Purpose

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
     | 2,967 views

    To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Consoling Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,776 views

    Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

    2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    One Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

    Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 6,873 views

    Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...

    ”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … “Da-ad…” “What?” “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Engaging The Forces Of Supernatural Speed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 354 views

    Speed in life is not solely dependent on human effort but on the forces that God has made available.

    ENGAGING THE FORCES OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:46 "And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:22, Amos 9:13, John 6:21, Habakkuk 3:19, Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Greatness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,318 views

    Rebekah rose above those around her because of her willingness to give her time and to serve others

    The Secret of Greatness Genesis 24:15-25 May 9, 2010 Morning Service Introduction What NOT to Buy Your Wife: Although the only person a man usually shops for is his wife, the whole experience is a stressful one. Many a man has felt extreme frigid temperatures for a long period based on a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowledge Of God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2014
     | 4,453 views

    After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

    I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” I would like to borrow the words of Journalist Shankkar Aiyar from his recent book ‘Accidental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want To Know More Of You Lord! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,488 views

    After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

    I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” If you visit some of the metropolitan cities in India, you would see plethora of prayer conferences, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023
     | 3,621 views

    The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

    Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Your Statutes Are My Heritage Forever

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,612 views

    God's Word is my great heritage

    I was just reading the other day about a couple in Minnesota that was celebrating an unusual wedding anniversary**(see footnote). What made it unusual was the number. They had been married for 83 years. They’re both right around 100 years old. Can you imagine celebrating an anniversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Love You But…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
     | 2,797 views

    Why does our way of expressing love change so much over time.

    I love you but… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A The word “Love” has been distorted to mean a lot less that I think it should. It happens so innocently and easily. We decide that we want a word more powerful than like. So, we love that dress, cheesecake, chocolate cake, but it cheapens the word when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,879 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

    Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 16,279 views

    What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

    OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ