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  • Stanley Arnold avatar

    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,492 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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    A Heartily Desire

    Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

    Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Women In The Life And Teachings Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 10, 2005
    based on 206 ratings
     | 58,537 views

    Jesus placed high value on women during His earthly ministry. We should do the same.

    Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Mark 16:9 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 8, 2005 Introduction (see footnote for credit) “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” I find it interesting and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Spell Success?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Success in ministry is not necessarily found in fancy programming and big budgets, but in moving out from worship into service.

    How Do You Spell “Success? Mark 9:2-9 September 4, 2005 I remember having coffee some years ago, with a friend who had recently retired from active ministry. He told me that he had worked hard and had been appointed to successively larger and larger churches. “But,” he said, “the one thing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sinister Ministers

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 17, 2006
     | 2,318 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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    The Foundation For Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,776 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
     | 2,503 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

  • Greg Hess avatar

    Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,092 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1can You Invest A Little More:patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    Many are looking for quick returns in ministry, we must learn long term investment of love and patirnce.

    #1 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 307 ratings
     | 60,105 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

  • Phillip Day avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,418 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

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,665 views

    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Little White Spots - Leprosy - Sin

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 13,129 views

    The Leprosy of Sin. The MISERY of the LEPER, the MERCY of the LORD, and the MINISTRY of the LAW. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

    Little White Spots Mark 1:40-45 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Why did Jesus do miracles? Not to draw a crowd…He avoided that. (Not like faith-healers of today who only perform for large crowds, and avoid hospitals and nursing homes). 3 Reasons Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 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

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Thing Legends Are Made Of

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    Legends are based on what people want to believe. The power and ministry of the church in the authority of Jesus is the real thing.

    March 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Subject: The Ministry of Jesus Title: The Thing Legends Are Made Of Have any of you ever made up a really good story? I mean one of those stories that you can tell that you make it sound so believable that people really take you seriously? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God