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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 23, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 65,426 views

    Considering the glorious Ministry Of Reconciliation

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 A story is told of two brothers. They lived on adjoining farms, but they had a deep quarrel. They had often shared their resources, but that practice stopped; and there was nothing left but bitterness. One morning a John answered a knock at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supreme Ministry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 27, 2014
     | 4,907 views

    1) The Source (Col. 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Col. 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Col. 1:24b), 4) Scope (Col. 1:25b), 5) Subject (Col. 1:26–27), 6)Style (Col. 1:28a), 7)Sum (Col. 1:28b) & 8)Strength of the ministry (Col. 1:29)

    For those mountain climbing, the time they are in most danger is right after they reach the summit. In striving so hard for so long, after the point to which they reach their goal, they are most likely to put their guard down and lose their way. We've just celebrated the pinnacle of our year in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Ministry Begins Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 16, 2014
     | 5,710 views

    Jesus is shown by Mark as a servant who acts immediately when God commands. As John prepared the way, Jesus' obedience to the Father is clearly demonstrated. The example then before us is simple: When God speaks, we must respond!

    The Ministry Begins Mark 1:1-15 - Today will begin our study of the Gospel of Mark; runs for couple of months -- Expository method of preaching: verse by verse, examining context & meaning -- Very important to discover God’s word in this way (tackle even the tough stuff) ∆ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Baptism

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,563 views

    The word of God did not come to the palaces of the great or the mighty in church or state, but to John, in the wilderness.

    THE MINISTRY OF BAPTISM. Luke 3:1-22. People may be impressed with names and titles, but God is not. As Peter told the household of Cornelius, God shows no partiality: “God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). Tiberius was Emperor in Rome. Pontius Pilate was governor in Judea. Herod was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Environment

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,247 views

    God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

    God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Managing A Ministry Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 25, 2012
     | 4,538 views

    Jesus' ministry, though popular, was mostly misunderstood. Indeed, he was popular with the crowd precisely because he was misunderstood.

    Introduction Mark takes a break from confrontation stories between Jesus and his critics to give us an overview of Jesus’ ministry. It can be easy to lose sight of what actually is going on around Jesus. Mark reminds us that Jesus has become a superstar, and with that he has inherited the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gambling Ministry

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,393 views

    Exposition of Ministry

    Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inconvenient Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 8,163 views

    Jesus’ ministry to the Syrophoenician woman demonstrates how we are to minister to all who God brings into our lives, regardless of their background

    Last week, we were reminded that every Christ follower is a minister and that most of our ministry takes place within our ordinary, day-to-day lives – in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and in the community. So we’ve begun a process to examine how Jesus ministered in very similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 10,522 views

    If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.

    There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,032 views

    Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

    Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,707 views

    Thorns create a dependence on God

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of Refreshment

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 11,097 views

    Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

    2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry That Cares Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,246 views

    From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on.

    THE MINISTRY THAT CARES 1 Corinthians 12: 24-31 From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on. We revere our chairpersons and it meant something then to be a church officer. If you were a Deacon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Credentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,723 views

    As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

    Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ministry Of The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009
     | 5,220 views

    This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist