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  • John McCormack avatar

    Fulfill Your Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,347 views

    FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY

    FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 KEY VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 4: 5 FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY INTRODUCTION: READ 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 PAUL CONTINUES TO EXHORT AND ENCOURAGE HIS PROTÉGÉ, TIMOTHY. ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHERS IS NECESSARY FOR FULFILLMENT OF MINISTRY. PAUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Sucession Planning In Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    Outline the importance and the elements of succession planning

    Succession Planning in Ministry Prov. 27:23ff; Eph. 4:11ff. Essence of Succession  Succession in ministry rests on the principles of Continuity and Progression.  It must be planned – it doesn’t just happen.  Success without a successor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,342 views

    This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

    Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purppse: Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

    Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,927 views

    Relfecting Christ to the world around us through living out our calling.

    EPIC-11/9/03-40 Days-Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Metaphor of the mirror-reflect X, His glory, character, attitude, nature. Purpose Clip-40 days Purpose that gives us hope Purpose that gives us passion Purpose that gives us reason to live Purpose that gives life meaning Must discover our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

    Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

    Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Ministry Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,074 views

    "Encouragement" is God’s plan, program, and command. This message utilizes the use of "Encouragement Cards" to fulfill God’s plan for us to encourage others.

    “The Ministry Of Encouragement” INTRODUCTION: “O give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a DISCOURAGING word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.” Can you imagine that? … No DISCOURAGING words! Ever been DISCOURAGED? Not a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Ministry - Investing In Others

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

    Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Importance Of A Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,835 views

    Our children stand for something. They stand for the kind of dependence and helplessness and need and insufficiency and faith that his required of adults to enter the kingdom of God. Like Jesus said, “To such as there belongs the kingdom.”

    The Importance of Our Youth Ministry Mark 10:13-16 Intro Two young children were talking to each other about parent problems one day. One of them complained to the other saying, “First they teach you to talk, then they teach you to walk, and as soon as you learn how to do both, they tell you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,634 views

    The motivation for giving is love.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

    A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Allen avatar

    Gift Oriented Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

    There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

    On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican