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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Train Your Successor

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2023
     | 1,523 views

    Here is how Jesus kept His ministry going after His ascension.

    Eleventh Sunday in Course 2023 Over the years, I have been blessed to function in a number of leadership positions both inside and outside the Church and school systems. One lesson my mentors–the effective ones, anyway–taught me is to “train your successor.” That is a little scary for most people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taking Up The Mantle Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 10,071 views

    Elisha had proven himself faithful in being Elijah’s disciple. He was now ready for a new ministry, an expanded ministry, an anointed ministry.

    2 KINGS 2: 8-14 TAKING UP THE MANTLE [2 Kings 2:1-7] Elijah has been called the grandest character that Israel ever produced. [Robert Young, Analytical Concordance to the Bible, New York: Funk and Wagnalls, 1936, p 295.] But like all of us he needed a friend. Elisha had been Elijah’s servant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Message Of Daniel, 3. Persia, Alexander, And The Successors Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,308 views

    Here begins the predictions of the man of God via the Spirit of God, every one of which has, or will, come to pass. The Persian and Greek Empires are here seen, along with that which flowed from Greece's demise, which the Holy Spirit wants us to see!

    2: Persia, Alexander and the Successors 11:2b– 11:4 11:2b “Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia” In fact seven kings will rule in Persia, but the angel is asking Daniel to focus on the next three kings so as to pay special attention to the fourth. In 530 [all dates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ministry

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospe

    A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fivefold Ministry (Ministry Gifts)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 369 views

    In Ephesians 4:11, Paul outlines five key ministry gifts—apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher—that work together to equip the saints, build up the body of Christ, and bring unity and maturity.

    THE FIVEFOLD MINISTRY (Ministry Gifts) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Jeremiah 1:5, Amos 3:7, 2 Timothy 4:2, John 21:15-17 INTRODUCTION: God has given the church specific gifts for leadership and spiritual growth. In Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Sucession Planning In Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,339 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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    Incarnational Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 132 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    A challenge to fulfill the Great Commission

    “In the beginning the Word already existed. He was with God, and he was God. He was in the beginning with God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn’t make. Life itself was in him, and this life gives light to everyone. The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bad Ministry

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    The Song of Solomon contains much allegory related to the church today -- this sermon deals with condemnation of others.

    INTRODUCTION. A. We are going to be examining a scripture from the Song of Solomon, looking at its meaning and its implications for the church today. B. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite girl is representative of the Bride of Christ, or in this and several other instances in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of The Deacon

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 18,090 views

    What scripture says about the role of deacon.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,318 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 Comfort

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 17, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,989 views

    Paul shares with the Corinthian believers the blessing he has known from the God of all Comfort, telling them that the Triune God is its Source and Supply, and having received it we should be Sharing it with others.

    THE MINISTRY OF COMFORT One of the hal1marks of a true Christian is that he or she can praise God even in times of adversity. This is illustrated no better than in the life of the Apostle Paul. It’s a keynote of his second letter to the church at Corinth. In the opening verses he delivers a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Minister

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Word of Encouragement on Clergy Appreciation Day

    The Ministry of the Minister Titus 1:1-4 I was reading in a recent edition of SBC Life an article by Pastor Charles Lowry and he asked this question: "Do you get too much encouragement?" Are you one of those people that just gets too much encouragement? When you get up and go in to work in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Sincerity In Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    SINCERITY IN MINISTRY LEADS TO THE TESTIMONY OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE 1.

    SINCERITY IN MINISTRY LEADS TO THE TESTIMONY OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE 1. He has been sincere in dealings with them (:12) 2. The more they know him, the more they will see his sincerity (:13-14) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Prospect Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTI

    THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTION ENABLES US TO ENDURE PRESENT PHYSICAL SUFFERING IN THE MINISTRY WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Goal Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible