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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,609 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold On, There’s Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 6,705 views

    Most couples when they walk down the isle think that it’s going to be Happily ever after because that’s what’s portrayed for us on the screen. But it can be a few days, months or even year, you begin to realize that marriage isn’t all happily evert after

    “Hold on, There’s Hope!” 1 Cor. 13:1-7 Our Scripture today is Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth which was experiencing a lot of turmoil and infighting as a new body of Christ. Paul’s answer was simply one word: love. This was a prescription of how the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women And Christianity Pt. 2

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 24, 2013
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     | 6,561 views

    In this concluding article of this title series, I want to focus on the ministries that are prohibited and the ministries that women can and should pursue.

    In my previous article on this topic, I focused on how Christianity elevated the status and opportunities of women. I wrote about how Christian women, in the New Testament, have had (and, thus, still have) opportunities to labor for the Lord’s Church. However, I did mention in passing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Jones avatar

    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 24, 2020
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     | 36,544 views

    Oftentimes we don’t see God operating, but yet He is there; behind us, in front of us and on our left hand and right. God’s unseen hand guides and controls, tears down and builds up.

    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There SCRIPTURE: "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
     | 6,706 views

    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is...

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 21,129 views

    Jesus is our all in all.

    Jesus Is... Colossians 1:15 A young college freshman at Morehouse University walked in to his first day of class and settled in for the instruction. The professor of Philosophy passed out a syllabus and explained what would be expected of the students during the course of the semester. The young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

    1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus teaching concerning forgiveness.

    OCT. 15, 2006 LUKE 17;1-4 1Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Children Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    This is a sermon about relationships, with an emphasis on the example of Jesus and the little children.

    MUB NOV. 26, 2006 MARK 10;1-9 From there he went to the area of Judea across the Jordan. A crowd of people, as was so often the case, went along, and he, as he so often did, taught them. Pharisees came up, intending to give him a hard time. They asked, “Is it legal for a man to divorce his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,464 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Wired To Explode Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 26, 2006
     | 3,896 views

    How is your life wired? Jesus paints a picture of God\’s character to show us how differently we are wired and how much we are in need of a Savior.

    A few years ago I thought I was pretty smart. We were putting in a hot tub and some people said - you should have it installed by a professional. "I don’t need no professional!" I responded. Well, we got the thing in okay- after hefting it sideways and rolling it on some very flimsy hand trucks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You're Hot And When You're Not

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,933 views

    Let’s consider what was wrong with the Pharisees in order to find out what is sometimes wrong with us or what is lacking in our devotion to the Lord.

    INTRO.- Who’s hot and who’s not? It all depends on your viewpoint and what kind of TV news you watch. But if you have been watching the TV news at all you will get a glimpse of who’s hot and who’s not in the world of entertainment. Emmitt Smith of “Dancing with the Stars” fame is hot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan