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  • Paul George avatar

    An Industrious Preacher

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom.

    An Industrious Preacher Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom. The grace and glory of the kingdom that is to come was forcefully preached by Jesus. It shall survive and surpass all the kingdoms of the earth. The gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,906 views

    To encourage every child, youth and adult associated with Asbury to find their place to serve.

    Alice in Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl who falls into a hole in a field and falls into another world unlike anything she’s ever experienced. She’s in a new place with strange beings. She has no idea where she’s or where she needs to go. In one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To Minister Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,841 views

    God will give us power and gifts for the ministry He wants to see through us.

    We continue to learn from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of course is the Good News of Jesus Christ who is God who became a human being on earth. We have noted in Luke 4 that Jesus started His ministry on earth in Galilee, Israel (show map). Please open your Bibles to Luke 4:16-21; Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gutter: Where Life Is Meant To Be Lived Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,509 views

    Compassion, ministry, our testimony

    THE GUTTER: WHERE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. Luke 14:15-23 (p739) June 12, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I’ll always remember the old story of Charles Spurgeon being invited to speak at a large London church and on the night before the services Mr. Spurgeon and a friend were returning from dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012
     | 4,537 views

    Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

    Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

    1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inisghts Into Christian Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    Here is a miracle with a message. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan once said that every parable Jesus spoke was a miracle of instruction ,and every miracle Jesus performed was a parable of instruction. Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service.

    Insights Into Christian Service John 2:1-11 I want to direct your attention to the word “servants” in verses 5 and 9. The servants are referred to in several more verses by the words “they,” “them,” or “you.” It is these unnamed servants that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God Glory For His Fishermen Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,874 views

    A sermon honouring those who minister in our church

    “Giving God Glory for His Fishermen – Luke 5:1-11” Gladstone Baptist Church – 18/2/07 am You know, Pastors commonly suffer from weekly emotional cycles. Women have monthly cycles – Pastor’s have weekly cycles. You see, Sundays are a busy day – they are an exciting day – when the adrenaline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Mustard Seed Or Yeast? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,025 views

    Our ministry is essential to the growth of the kingdom. It is like a small mustard seed that grows and influences everything

    “Do you have a mustard seed or yeast? – Luke 13:10-21” Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/2/07 am S1 - Sometimes we feel that when we minister to others it won’t make much of a difference for his kingdom. – OOPS I’ve got a quick quiz for you this morning … And I’ve got some prizes for the correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Small Boy's Lunch

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,835 views

    Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church.

    ONE SMALL BOY’S LUNCH THE BIG IDEA: Jesus has called all believers to follow His example and serve all of those around us. Serving is one of the best ways to grow spiritually, and overcome boredom in the church. KEY TEXT: “Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seeing The Opportunities God Brings Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,019 views

    Part 3 in a stewardship series. This sermon covers our faithful ministry.

    A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Part 3 Seeing the Opportunities God Brings November 22, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Let’s look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to discover 3 truths and then make 4 applications of truth. 3 Truths 1. Everybody has a role to play a. All the nations will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 6, 2013
     | 4,487 views

    The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time periods After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

    Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2008
     | 2,908 views

    There are not two covenants, or two fulfillments; Jesus fulfills the covenants with Abraham, Moses and David

    The New Testament is the completion of the old. The New Covenant in the blood of Christ, which we re-present at this hour, is the fulfillment of the Old. We forget this important reality at our peril, because it leads us to either pass by our indebtedness to our older brothers, the Jews, or, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Set Free Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    The demoniac was possessed by a legion of unclean spirits. One encounter with Jesus set him free, seated at the feet of Jesus fully clothed and in his right mind.

    Set Free Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1-5 (HCSB) Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. As soon as He got out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him. He lived in the tombs. No one was able to restrain him any more – even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Priest Like No Other

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,254 views

    Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

    “A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal