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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Faithfulness In Gospel Ministry" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007
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     | 3,743 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in Philippians

    “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Living With A Ministry Outlook

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 3,594 views

    Pulpit drama monologue as if Naaman the Syrian were reporting his healing. God’s gifts are free, contrary to what Gehazi thought.

    It’s incredible. Truly remarkable. That I should look this good, after all I have been through. Maybe you wouldn’t understand. You did not see what I looked like only yesterday. Leprosy! I had leprosy! Great scabs on my skin. Whitish blotches here and there. Horrible sores, everywhere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Comes With Ministry

    Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Sep 27, 2007
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    Each believer is called into the ministry. We are called out of darkness into the light to minister - to evangelize the world.

    Each of us is a minister. We are called out of darkness into the light to minister - to evangelize the world. As you take on that role - expect that trials will come! Maybe you have recently re-dedicated your life to the Father... Perhaps you’ve just recently received the fire and anointing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,912 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
     | 4,957 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

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    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 6,035 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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    Ministry - Investing In Others

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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    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

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    The Importance Of A Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,812 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

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    Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

    I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 5,615 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

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    The Lost Art Of Ministry

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,804 views

    The church has lost sight of its purpose and ministry.

    The lost art of ministry Revelations 3:1-3 Write this to Sardis, to the Angel of the church. The One holding the Seven Spirits of God in one hand, a firm grip on the Seven Stars with the other, speaks: "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Effective Personal Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008
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     | 10,579 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

    Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Commitment To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

    Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Motivation For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,960 views

    Not all who minister do so with the right motives, so God will test our motives to make them pure.

    #8 5-13-07 Pure Motives for Ministry Introduction, Today is Mother’s Day. Mothers demonstrate great amount of love. No one loves like a mother. The kind of love a mother has for her children is the kind of love we need in ministry (1Thess 2:7 ,8) Text, Philippians 1:15-18 I. The Wrong Motives ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

    Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God