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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Jabez Living Large For God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015
     | 7,695 views

    When God begins to bless you with new opportunities for ministry.

    We are continuing in January with a church wide emphasis on increasing our prayer lives. “The one concern of the Devil is to keep the saints from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, he mocks our wisdom, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Big Mistakes Churches Make With Their Youth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    A look at two of the biggest mistakes tha the church makes with their youth.

    HOW ARE CHURCHES DOING WITH OUR YOUTH? Not great. - Cite stats. TWO BIG MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE WITH THEIR YOUTH: 1. WE DISMISS THEM. - 1 Timothy 4:12a – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. . .” - Paul here alludes to the idea that people might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016
     | 6,547 views

    Compassion, Empathy, Ministry, Transparency

    THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 November 27, 2022 Introduction: [“The evening meal was in progress and, the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping Focused In Ordinary Days

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019
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     | 10,833 views

    What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the face of discouragement?

    Subject: "Keeping Focused in Ordinary Days" Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 5,822 views

    THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

    JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Scariest Sermon I've Ever Preached

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    Women in ministry, then and now.

    Text: 1 Tim 2:11-15, Title: The Scariest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached, Date/Place: WHBC, 4/8/18, AM A. Opening illustration: I’ve preached on gay marriage before a referendum was voted upon. I have preached on hell and eternal punishment. I’ve preached on false salvation. I have preached on God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Common Pitfalls Of Man Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 13, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,890 views

    A sermon that highlights 5 Pitfalls of Life and Ministry

    Luke 19:11-26 is a very instructive Bible passage. In this passage, a king who represents our Lord and King of Glory gave ten minas to three servants. While two of the servants went and put the money they received to use, one of the servants did nothing with the money he received from the king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Does God Feel About Women? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018
     | 11,805 views

    Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

    Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus Love The Children Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,718 views

    While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

    Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Ways To Serve Your Generation (Rescued For What?)

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,878 views

    We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live” Lk 1:74-75

    “We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live” Lk 1:74-75 Those who have followed my writings will notice that some terminologies and vocabularies tinkle my fancy or better said fascinate me or better said resonate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Priorities

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,651 views

    A message focusing in on the need of prayer and ministry of the Word.

    THE GREAT PRIORITIES TEXT: Acts 6:1-4 Acts 6:1-4 (KJV) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. [2] Then the twelve called the multitude of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Equipped To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,270 views

    Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

    Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James The Less Lesson 13

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
     | 2,360 views

    What is a disciple?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less is one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. 2. His father is named Alphaeus (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:15). 3. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Mt. 27:55-56, 61; Mk. 15:40). 4. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharp Disagreements Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2018
     | 6,330 views

    Relationships, Ministry, Disagreements, People

    JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Sharp Disagreements October 21, 2018 Acts 15:36-41 (p. 771) Introduction: Barnabas is one of my favorite people in the New Testament. He is an encourager…In fact that’s what his name means…“Son of Encouragement.” After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ