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  • John Hamby avatar

    Blessed Are The Repentant Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,698 views

    What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

    “Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Walk Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 7,150 views

    This has massive implications for our Christian life and ministry. Far too often we try to walk before we learn how to sit.

    Walk Worthy Ephesians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-12-20 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the encampment. He came upon a soldier who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Commission"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Jesus had a commission from the Father, which He fulfilled perfectly. We also have a commission, but ministry opportunities aren’t always pretty.

    I call the Gospel of Mark the ‘guy’s gospel’. It’s full of action from the very start. It is descriptive. Jesus sleeps in the boat during a storm, we’re told by Matthew Mark and Luke, but only Mark mentions that He’s sleeping on a cushion (4:38). All four Gospel writers tell of His feeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Ephesus The Great Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation For Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1.

    SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1. The Example of Mutual Fellowship Between the Jews in Jerusalem and the Gentiles in Macedonia and Achaia 2. The Anticipation of the Blessing from Mutual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Closing Greetings

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,507 views

    FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PRECIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, NEW OPPORTUNTIES FOR MINISTRY, AND SACRIFICIAL SERVICE 1.

    FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PRECIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, NEW OPPORTUNTIES FOR MINISTRY, AND SACRIFICIAL SERVICE 1. Spiritual Postcards -- Expressing Love and Affection; Fellowship in the Lord Binds Believers Together in Precious Relationships 2. Wartime Medals of Honor -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    We Are All Going To Need Some Help!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,990 views

    God does not call us to do everything by ourselves. Even in ministry we are going to need help.

    We All Are Going To Need Some Help Psalm 130 Galatians 6:1-10 Text Exodus 17:8-16 July 15, 1995 How many of us here have discovered that life is full of opportunities in which we are going to need some help? Jesus faced this reality, one dark and lonely, evening as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It All Began With Baptism

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    how the ministry of Christ took off after his baptism and how our’s does too

    January 13, 2002 Acts 13:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    6 Epiphany, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    The healing ministry of Jesus reaches out and spreads to all kinds of people--including outcasts like lepers.

    Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr B, 16/02/2003 Based on Mk 1:40-45 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Honey, the post office called,” Jim’s wife told him when he arrived home from work. “They want you to go down and talk to them.” “Okay,” Jim answered. “Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Hess avatar

    Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 307 ratings
     | 60,124 views

    Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

    OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Revival In The Land Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 7, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,910 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "The End". The sermon identifies the ministry of the 144,000 in Revelation 7.

    Sunday Evening May 12, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#7] REVIVAL IN THE LAND Revelation 7 Introduction: 1. One of the things many Christians pray for everyday is for revival to break out in our world. Wouldn’t you like to see a great revival breakout? 2. In Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Durai avatar

    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,702 views

    A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

    HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Lansdown avatar

    'betty, Lie Still' Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    This message explores some important truths regarding our prime ministry as portrayed by Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

    ‘BETTY, LIE STILL’ Acts 8:26-40 Introduction ‘Old Betty was converted late in her life, and though she was very poor she was very active. She visited the sick; out of her own poverty she gave to those who were still poorer; she collected a little money from others when she could give none of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist