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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Qualities Of An Effective Servant

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 5,263 views

    Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

    Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 7,666 views

    Writing the Romans, Paul speaks of his gratitude for them, giving some surprising reasons for being thankful.

    “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Search Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    Paul shows us what is most important when searching for a deeper relationship with Christ and the gifts of the Spirit.

    February 8, 2004 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bewtiched! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    In Galatians 3:1-5 the apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith from personal experience.

    Scripture Someone recently sent me the following story. . . . After stopping for drinks at an illegal bar, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped. Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    God's Plan Of Salvation For Jews And Gentiles Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,491 views

    In today’s lesson, Paul helps us understand God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles.

    Scripture Romans 11 has been the occasion of many disputes and interpretations over the matter of God’s dealing with Israel and the end times. Some come to Romans 11 and say that this chapter predicts that Israel will come together as a nation before the return of Christ, and that there will be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth Telling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
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     | 4,959 views

    Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Freedom, It Comes Apart From Law (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 15, 2002
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    Paul now begins to unpack his Grand Proposition (2:15-21). In 3:1-18, Paul supports the first part of his proposition: legalism is not the SOURCE of human justification.

    Freedom, It Comes Apart from Law (Part One) (Galatians 3:1-5) Theme: As faith justifies a human being, justification morally obligates that human being. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Winning Attitude

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    In this message we find the keys to Paul’s triumphant attitude despite all the hardships including abandonment of friends. I offer six suggestions of how to move past our disappointments.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com THE WINNING ATTITUDE But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) I had a dream the other night. I dreamed a large and prosperous church called ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mystery Revealed Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    Focus: Paul’s mission was to reveal the fact that God has broken down the walls which divide and made all one in Christ; a mission which he also gives to the church.

    Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-3 Focus: Paul’s mission was to reveal the fact that God has broken down the walls which divide and made all one in Christ; a mission which he also gives to the church. Function: To challenge the church to take up Paul’s challenge to reveal the manifold wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Overflow In Rich Generosity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 6,590 views

    The way the churches in Macedonia responded to helping the Christians in Jerusalem is a guide for the living and giving of all Christians. Paul’s instruction to the Christians in Corinth can be our guide to “Overflowing in Rich Generosity.”

    How to Overflow in Rich Generosity -Discover the Grace of Giving- II Corinthians 8:1-7 I want you to turn to the person sitting next to you and say one word, “Stewardship.” Ask each other what the first word is that comes to your mind. A steward is a “guardian,” “manager,” “provider,” II ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Keep Moving Forward For Christ!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,798 views

    God wants us to keep moving forward for Jesus Christ. And as we take another look at Paul’s first missionary journey, we can see how to do it.

    Keep Moving Forward for Christ! Acts 14:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 23, 2007 *God works in mysterious ways. About 20 years ago, out of the blue, God called Gary and Linda to go to Nashville, where he would go to work for the Gideons. They were such good folks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tasks Of A Missionary

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

    Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

    Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,530 views

    Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

    There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause For Commendation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,277 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Paul’s commendation to these Christians for their (1)Service for the Lord (2)Receptivity to the Lord (3)Evangelistic Influence. Movie clip from "About Schmidt" as a contrast to these believers

    Cause for Commendation 1Thessalonians 1:1-10[1] 10-10-04 Intro If God were writing a letter to us this morning, what do you think He would say? What would He commend and what would He correct? In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus is walking among the candlesticks. His eyes are as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic