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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,739 views

    Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

    Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

    10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Revolutionize Your Thinking And Transform Your Life. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,823 views

    “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT)

    Revolutionize Your Thinking and Transform Your Life. “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring God At Work

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,748 views

    Ever felt like you were thrown to the lions at work? How did you handle it? Daniel struggled with how to please God and his boss at work. Daniel 6:1-28 shows us how to honor God at work.

    “HONORING GOD AT WORK” DANIEL 6:1-28 September 6, 2009 (Labor Day) ________________________________________ Welcome to BBC on this beautiful Labor Day Weekend. Today, we’re going to talk about “Honoring God at Work”. Pete Hammond once studied 40 of the highest profile people from the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sold Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 36 ratings
     | 63,635 views

    Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

    Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    We’re jealous of the wrong people...we want to be the wrong people...this message helps us all get some Biblical perspective

    THE POWER OF DOING GOOD Week 4 of “Living Beyond Myself” BTCC SUMMIT/EDGE – October 9, 2005 Notes… Going to describe 2 famous women – • When guess name – tell person next to you First woman: • Born August 26, 1910, in Macedonia. • Youngest of 2 sisters, had 1 brother. • Father: wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unknown To Us, But Known By God And Part Of His Plan Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,421 views

    In the Bible, there are many individuals whose lives and actions, though briefly mentioned, play significant roles in God's unfolding plan. Here, we explore a dozen such figures to shed light on their importance.

    Unknown to us, but known by God and part of His Plan In the grand narrative of the Bible, there are individuals whose lives and actions, though briefly mentioned, play significant roles in God's unfolding plan. Here, we explore a dozen such figures, drawing upon the insights of renowned ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 12, 2014
     | 8,378 views

    My wife Lindsay, who co-pastors with me preached this sermon in my series and took on this challenging passage about faith and works.James’ readers gave lip service to the faith and then went home and did as they pleased. Applicable for today's church.

    Our passage today from James talks about this often controversial passage from James of faith and action. I would like to read it from Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase (The Message) this morning and then we will look at 3 sections individually from the NLT version. James 2:14-26The Message ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unlocking The Heart Of Extravagant Giving

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,635 views

    We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to a life of giving.

    Whenever we mention GIVING we immediately think MONEY – it’s natural I suppose. Yet as ‘supernatural’ people we are called to see a broader dimension. We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don’t Shoot The Messenger

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,090 views

    Why do people today act like the people described in Luke 4:13-30 when Jesus addressed the synagogue?

    Don’t Shoot the Messenger Luke 4:13-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,673 views

    Love people like Jesus does.

    WHAT MATTERS TO GOD John 3.16-17 S: God’s love C: Evangelism Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: LOVE PEOPLE LIKE JESUS DOES. I. LOVE II. PEOPLE III. DANGER IV. LIFE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Know your mission. • Communicate good news. Version: ESV RMBC 31 May 09 AM ILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "majoring In The Minors"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    A sermon about being people of grace.

    “Majoring in the Minors” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me, what seemed like, a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Speaking Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,865 views

    What are people saying about our faith?

    SPEAKING OF OUR FAITH ROMANS 1:8 I. A CERTAIN FAITH A. There is A False or Invalid Faith 1. Faith Based On Feelings 2. Faith Based on an Event 3. Faith Based on Belief James 2:19 (KJV) 4. Faith Based on Religion Micah 6:6-8 (KJV) 6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Water Baptism Is Significant Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    Please know that water baptism is very significant in the Christian’s life. Water Baptism is so significant that Jesus Himself was baptized in water prior to starting His earthly ministry. May we always endeavor to follow Jesus’ steps in all things.

    Water Baptism is Significant The Life of Christ Series By Greg Johnson February 4, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 3:13-17 Concerning the baptism of Jesus, God’s Word says (Matthew 3:13-17 NIV) "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. {14} But John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Knowing God’s Love And Experiencing Joy Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 6, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,567 views

    God loves his people into obedience and joy.

    Scripture Introduction We say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” because an image conveys information which would require pages of writing to explain. Well if a picture is worth a thousand words, then maybe a parable is worth ten thousand! And one of Jesus’ most loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed