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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

    RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forward Momentum

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    We are encouraged to keep our forward momentum going in ministry by focusing on the things of Christ.

    CONSIDER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRONG AND A WEAK CUP OF TEA. BOTH TYPES CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS OF WATER AND TEA. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE STRONG CUP OF TEA RESULTS FROM THE TEA LEAVES’ IMMERSION IN THE WATER LONGER, ALLOWING THE WATER MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE TEA AND THE TEA INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Expansion

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    God will expand the ministries within a church, when we allow him to determine the priorities.

    EXPANSION fellowship community ¡V 3 Nov 2002 Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we come to God¡¦s precious Word today, I have titled today¡¦s message: ¡§Expansions.¡¨ Now, there are some good types of expansion and some bad. For example, when a business expands that¡¦s a good example, but when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling The Gap

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009
     | 3,317 views

    The church must be involved to fill the gap when a teenager graduates from the teen ministry.

    Intro: The church has the main responsibility of the Commission of our Savior. It is more than merely Win ‘Em, Wet ‘Em, and Work ‘Em! I. Ambassadors of the Gospel - Go ye therefore and teach all nations We are not merely to see people saved, We are to make disciples! A. Reconcile the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 6,584 views

    About Jesus’ Kingdom ministry which confronts all who seek to contain it.

    Breakthrough Deliverer Series: Breakthrough - New Life through Jesus in the Gospel of Mark February 11, 2007 – Brad Bailey (NOTE: Portions of the notes below include sections of commentary by others which was never stated in full when taught but rather was placed in these notes as a source ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 29, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,609 views

    Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries

    Breakfast with Jesus Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries John 21:4-19 - But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    One Hundred And Fifty-Three Fish

    Contributed by Neil Stich on Apr 20, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,106 views

    A change in how we do ministry can bring results we never expected.

    ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE FISH John 21: 1 – 14 We are creatures of Habit or Habits. We tend to do the same things over and over again because they are what we are used to doing--- it feels comfortable--- and many of us do not like CHANGE… Oh, we may try something new for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

    SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living In Unthankful Times

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,591 views

    The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

    Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure And Unadulterated

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011
     | 3,024 views

    It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

    Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Commissioning Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,687 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

    Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enlarging The Possibility - Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,820 views

    This sermon expresses the importance of sharing the load in ministry and delegating to qualified individuals for God's glory.

    INTRODUCTION • As a leader one of the most difficult things to do is delegate to others. • Some will accuse you of control issues. • Others will complain about who you delegate to and how they perform. • But at the end of the day sharing ministry is crucial for all of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Be A Bridge Builder - Exodus Part 19 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    A sermon describing how we should touch others and build bridges in our ministry.

    INTRODUCTION • The Bible is full of pictures of believers that define their destiny…chapter 19 in Exodus is one of those. • How we see ourselves and our call in Him is crucial to living out our destiny. • One of our callings is to touch others…with life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Faith And Evangelism

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.

    The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist