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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,656 views

    In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

    As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,211 views

    The church from its inception included women. Nothing was more natural than women being numbered among the 120 who waited in the Upper Room for the power that was promised to them by Jesus before He ascended to heaven. This would empower them to be witnes

    Women in Christian Leadership Deborah Judges 4:4-5 - Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. Deborah was a prophetess and judged Israel for forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ministry Is Messy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,722 views

    Let’s live on mission even when ministry is messy.

    I attended a church last weekend which was filled with praise, preaching, and prayer. I liked it so much I’m going to start attending there. Perhaps you’ve heard of it…it’s called Edgewood. Because I haven’t been here for a while, on Thursday, some of the SecondWinders asked me to introduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 115 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    The Ministry of Encouragement Introduction: So here we are in week 6 of our series “Truth or Trash” So far we covered: 1. The Power of Words 2. Taming the Tongue 3. Speaking the Truth in Love 4. Words of Gratitude 5. Guarding Against Gossip and this week 6. “The Ministry of Encouragement” Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Motive For Your Service?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,480 views

    It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

    WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Motives For His Sacrifice

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,103 views

    The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is encouraging

    Three Motives for His Sacrifice Titus 2:11-14 Intro The motive that precedes action is supremely important. We all wonder about the motives that people have as they interact with us from day to day. They wonder about ours. The motive behind an action adds significance to that action. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

    MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ministry Factor Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

    The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drama Ministry.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    The prophet is here ordered to represent to him and others by signs and drama that would be proper and powerful to strike the fancy and to affect the mind.

    Drama ministry. Ezekiel 4: 1 -- 8. 01/04/04 A few years ago some churches involved drama into their services. I think it works real fine. Now there are some in the churches that doesn’t like drama because they don’t want change. Change in the church services upset some they say we ought to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Mom

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Part of an ongoing series that offers to people options available to them right now in thier community to make a difference with this sermon addressing motherhood as a ministy/mission.

    May 8, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil The Ministry of Mom Psalm 103:2-4, John 13:31-35, 1 John 4:10-11 Good morning, again. For the last couple of weeks we have been shifting our focus from God’s interior work to God’s exterior work, focusing on missions and discovering our purpose for life. Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    If you are not sure if politics are important for God’s people to concern themselves with, I would suggest that you study the hand of God in the politics of the Old Testament.

    The news events of this past week have been interesting to say the least. Men like the Rev. Jessie Jackson step down while other men like John Ashcroft step forward. The appointment of Senator John Ashcroft to be our nation’s Attorney General is unprecedented. Senator Ashcroft is a devout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mobilizing For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 32,692 views

    The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church ­ they were mobilized for ministry.

    Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Miller avatar

    Ministries Of The Home

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    Whether you’re homebound, chronically ill, or a stay-at-home caretaker, God’s Word says something about ministering in the home. 1)God places a priority on the home and 2)God has a purpose for every home.

    Ministries of the Home Ecclesiastes 3:1 Steve Miller Nov. 24, 2004 Introduction: So many times we put the super-active people out in front. While they serve us as great examples, there are many Godly people who are not able to relate, because they are humbly working behind the scenes. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    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 might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal