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  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Ordination Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,248 views

    The church is to honor, care for, and protect the person God has called to ministry and whom they recognize by ordination.

    As a church you have recognized something I have known for quite a while – God has called my friend Ryan into full-time ministry. In December you called him to be your pastor. I am proud to have been Ryan’s pastor and fellow minister. I am even more proud today to be a part of his ordination – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,246 views

    Acts Series, 4th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF OBEDIENCE..."Spiritual ATM"= Attendance/Tithing/Ministry

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. We read in that last verse about the day of Pentecost…when the fire of God fell on those believers/the wind of God blew across their hearts/the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

    How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

    A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Preachers

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,444 views

    Does God still call men and women to full time ministry? What does it mean to be "called"?

    The Highest Call or Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Preachers Acts 26:19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven.” (NIV) What does it mean to be “called”? Today, we are celebrating God’s call upon the live of Pastor Randy Tingle. Today, the Church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

    Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sinister Ministers

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 17, 2006
     | 2,321 views

    This message show the ministry of Satan and his Demons in the world and how the Believer has the ability to overcome them.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:20 – 25 Title: “THE SINISTER MINISTER” Introduction: As John was writing to the “Seven Churches” of Asia he began his remarks to the Church of Thyatira by saying, “I have this against you: You sufferest (TOLERATE) that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,377 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commission Our Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 92 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    The Will of God is for blessings, provision, and liberty. We must understand how we can be the recipients of Angel Ministry.

    Angel Ministry #2 (Commissioning) This is #2 study of angels. The last time we saw why the increase of angle appearances. (We are living in a time of changing dispensations) We talked about the Purpose of Angel Ministry. (God’s Messengers) We saw how they delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Finding God

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

    Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thriving In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2010
     | 4,336 views

    What Does The Bible Say About Prosperity & Success? ❶. Is it Wealth? ❷. Is it Approval? ❸. Is it Ministry?

    - PROSPERITY\SUCCESS - Merriam-Webster - the condition of being successful or thriving - America according to Legatum is slipping in success & prosperity - Legatum is an international investment group which measures the prosperity of 104 countries - Legatum, Latin for legacy or gift - 2007 US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flip Side

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,307 views

    The transfiguration is a transition. Jesus' ministry (and ours) is not all power, it also involves the journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

    Mark 9:2-9 “Flip Side” INTRODUCTION The ministry of Jesus and the ushering in of the kingdom of God reach a crescendo in today’s gospel lesson. At first glance Jesus’ climb up the mountain reads much like a Marvel Comic superhero: Bruce Wayne descending into his bat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Just A Youth

    Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,270 views

    Young Christians need to be encouraged to be involved in ministry and assist the Christian world to continue on the mission that the bible mandates.

    NOT JUST A YOUTH! 1 SAMUEL 17: 33-40 I'm inspired by God's word to remind us to inform our young Christian generation that they are in this thing with us. They are not just youth but required and equipped to assist the Christian world to continue on the mission that the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Calling?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,919 views

    Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

    WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    That I May Win Christ

    Contributed by Rickey Bradford on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    This message centers on the one driving force behind the Apostle Paul's ministry and work--to know Christ

    That I May Win Christ Philippians 3: 7-8 Introduction • This morning we take a look into the mind and the motivation of the Apostle Paul. • His life’s goal and calling can be summed up in Phil. 3 What Things Were Gain— • Things—Hostis (Hahs—tis) In Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God