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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Real Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,175 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

    Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
     | 6,215 views

    When it comes to love in our lives, we need to quit focusing on our feelings and instead focus on the mission. There are times in every relationship where you’re going to feel high levels of passionate love for one another. But there are also times when y

    The Ministry of Christian Marriage Joshua 24:14-15 and Colossians 3:12-17 Les and Leslie Parrott tell the story of Jennifer and Michael. After graduating from college, they married and began their individual career pursuits- she as an account executive and he as a social worker. They had put off ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Messiah's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,406 views

    Not only does the passage state the mission of Christ, it also relays the mission of the Church. What God did when He became flesh in Jesus Christ was to identified with man. Believers are to identify with Christ also.

    ISAIAH 61: 1-3 THE MESSIAH’S MISSION [Luke 4: 18-19] The Messianic Servant was appointed to bring the good news of God’s salvation to mankind. He would be empowered by the Spirit of YAHWEH to minister the accompanying blessings of salvation also. The Messiah’s most potent instrument for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Suffering

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,801 views

    When is suffering ministry?

    19For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. 20Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. 21For God called you to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Apostolic Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,951 views

    In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

    Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ministry Heart

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

    Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Compassionate Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

    Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,590 views

    Believers need to understand the difficulties but also know the joy that comes from the results of ministry.

    #6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Enablement For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,121 views

    We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit

    #9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mandate For Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

    The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mindset For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 125 ratings
     | 60,262 views

    Expository sermon using Jesus example to articualte foundations for sound ministry.

    Mindset for Ministry Fortifying the Foundations # 30 John 13:1-20[1] 3-14-04 In 1904 the heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, William Borden, graduated from Chicago High School a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. During that trip he became burdened for all the hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ministry Essentials Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,387 views

    Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Expository sermon explores Jesus interation concerning Peter’s calling: (1)Motive (2)Assignment (3)Focus. Used clip from the movie "The Rookie" as illustration.

    Ministry Essentials Fortifying the Foundation # 47 John 21:15-25[1] 10-03-04 Intro Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Early in your experience, God spoke to you and called you to serve Him in a particular way. You knew it. You knew it was from God. You knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Is Ministry?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,974 views

    The feeding of the 5000 shows us what is involved in doing ministry.

    Text: Mark 6: 30- 44 Title: What is ministry? Introduction Most of us have heard of the word ‘ ministry’ but what does it mean? From our text we will discover what ministry means from a practical application. 1. Ministry is work.(v30-31) “ The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,515 views

    This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Adam Kalemba on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Reconciliation

    Reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:17 – 20 Reconciliation: • To reconcile your checking account is to make right the difference between your check book and the banks statement. o If there is a charge on your statement you do not have recorded in your check book check your receipts o Maybe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist