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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How To Have A Ministry That Endures Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,232 views

    A sermon examining the way to persevere in ministry.

    HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 (The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: God's Gift Of Sex Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,351 views

    Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". We’re going to try to answer these questions. What does the seventh commandment actually address? Why is adultery wrong? What leads people to adultery?

    Today we’re gonna talk about sex. Now that I have your attention. . . God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in your body and carry out His ministry through you. Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,330 views

    When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

    Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tree And Its Fruit (Teaching)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2019
     | 3,672 views

    “A Tree and its Fruit” – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Quote: "Remember God wants spiritual fruits and not religious nuts!" Quote: • Dr. Martin Kaonga, • Director of Science & Conservation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Tree And Its Fruit (Harvest).

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    “A Tree and its Fruit” (Harvest Talk) – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Ill: Tree Trivia/seven tree facts: • (1). There are approximately three trillion trees on planet earth. • Yet, 5 billion of those trees are cut down each ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Be Ready For The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,972 views

    We want to be ready for Jesus' second coming. We also want to understand some of the complicated Scriptures surrounding the encouragement of His return.

    Sermon for CATM - September 8, 2019 - How to Be Ready for the Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 This summer we began a series on first and second Thessalonians, New Testament letters by the apostle Paul addressed to the struggling church in Thessalonica. We like to, often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deadly - Pride Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,924 views

    A look at how the Seven Deadly Sins twist our God-created nature into something unnatural.

    INTRO - There are certain conversations in life that I love. o Last week, while at Physical Therapy for my shoulder, I wound up discussing Calvinistic theology and how it applies within a modern context with my therapist. o You know…light conversation for 7:45 in the morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Election In The Prophetic Books Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 13, 2015
     | 4,302 views

    Prophecy is brim full of the election message. See for yourself.

    Isaiah Isaiah is brim-full of the message we seek. Chapter one deals with Israel and the heaping of judgments on her. Yet hidden beneath the surface is the promise of God that Israel must in the end be saved, for though the country is desolate, the cities are burned, strangers devour the land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 21, 2020
     | 3,011 views

    Continuing our look at our purpose in life. Looking at Spiritual gifts and how we can better understand our SHAPE.

    Get on the Bus 1 Corinthians 12 September 20, 2020 A man was walking through the forest and saw a fox that had lost its legs, and he wondered how it lived. Then he saw a tiger come up with game in its mouth. The tiger ate its fill and left the rest of the meat for the fox. The next day God fed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm Through Doubt Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,881 views

    A short series on using our faith to help us Stand Firm

    Stand Firm in Doubt May 26, 2019 For many people, a major stumbling block to faith in Jesus is that it means you have to believe Jesus rose from the dead. If you’ve been a believer for a long time, that may sound absurd, “of course He rose from the dead.” You may take it as a fact, but if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using God

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,468 views

    Today’s message is taken from the life of King Jeroboam. Jeroboam deliberately modified and changed God’s commandments to suit his purposes. Jeroboam didn’t cease being religious nor believing in God; rather he was using God to suit his own purposes.

    Using God 1 Kings 14:1-6 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOsnQH5bDE This story on the life of King Jeroboam is one that no one should ignore. In fact, it’s impossible to understand the history of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel without knowing it, and that’s because every king ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Messiah Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 24, 2010
     | 6,476 views

    Jesus gives mercy to anyone who asks.

    A Messiah of Mercy Text: Matthew 9:27-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,470 views

    Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

    Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Perceived Reality: What Is The Truth Beyond Tyranny And Consumerism?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,184 views

    It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question.

    It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question. I broke free from the 9 to 5 life, from the television, the bars, the social media, and all of that, and came into a larger ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Call To Completion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,571 views

    Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

    Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ