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  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 51,082 views

    This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

    How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.

    I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions To Help You Evaluate The Effectiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15 While the world hunts for Osama Bin Laden, many missionaries feel tempted to give up on a Muslim world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel. Indonesia reports that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And They Remembered! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,248 views

    How simply remembering all that Christ has done for us can resurrect our lives and strengthen our ministry.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WE SHOULD FORGET OUR MISTAKES, BUT REMEMBER THE LESSONS THEY TAUGHT US. THE WOMEN AT THE TOMB LEARNED THIS SIMPLE TRUTH THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING. THEY MADE THE MISTAKE OF FORGETTING ALL THAT JESUS HAD TAUGHT THEM ABOUT HIS RESURRECTION. THEY CAME TO THE TOMB PREPARED TO DEAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Tent Making... Or More? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    What is God’s ideal for pastoral ministry? He gives us more than an indication in 1 Corinthians 9.

    Tent Making, or More? October 13, 2001 Over the past decade or so, a lot of discussion about ministry has been about whether or not ministers should be tent makers or fully supported. As we are aware, in many denominations, including our own, financial conditions seem to encourage the support of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called (1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    We can and are able to incorporate these things into our own ministries. We can and are able to become just like Paul.

    Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Called Scripture: Titus 1:1 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness- There are not too many people [Christians] ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pentecost The Breath Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 62 ratings
     | 24,539 views

    The Spirit of God, as the breath of God, brings us to life, empowers us for the works of ministry, and points to Jesus as the Son of God.

    "The Breath of God" Jn. 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servants Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Redd on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    This is a short article that was used as part of a "Matter of Fax" ministry. Written to communicate biblical principles or life lessons in a business setting.

    The Heart of a Servat A while back, I had the privilege of participating in a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived 85 years and was loved by many. He had served his country faithfully in World War II. At the graveside, there was a 21-gun salute, a lone bugler played taps and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Boundaries - Jesus And The Shock-Collar

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    Uses the analogy of an "invisible fence" to explain Christian boundaries vs. spiritual freedom. Student ministry PowerPoint presentation.

    [Boundaries] Slide Graphic – sign: “NO TRESPASSING. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” Slide Text – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Mathew 15:8-9) (Note: I gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As I Leave You, Remember This...

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    Five things to remind a congregation, as you preach your last sermon to them before you move to a different ministry.

    Acts 20:17-38 AS I LEAVE YOU, REMEMBER THIS... What should I talk about today – my last sermon here at Beautiful Savior as your pastor. If I ever preach to you again, it will be as a guest, or in another church where you will be visiting. So this is it. What should I talk about, on my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The Remaining Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    Just as Holy Spirit remained on Jesus throughout His life and ministry, Holy Spirit desires to remain on us as well.

    Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Go Light Your World And Lose Your Cares

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,623 views

    When we lose sight of ourselves and the me syndrome and focus on our ministry to the world, the cares of this world grow dim.

    Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Deadly Sin Of Sloth Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,019 views

    This is the final message in the series on The Seven Deadly Sins with the thesis that God’s ministry is never to be done slothfully by His people.

    The Deadly Sin of Sloth --Proverbs 6:6-11 and Mathew 25:14-30 James S. Hewett, former pastor of Saratoga, California’s Presbyterian Church, tells this story: “A class of high school sophomores had been assigned a term paper. Now the day of reckoning had come, the papers were due. The teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    Jesus And His Angels Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,363 views

    Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

    JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Standard For Success Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 8, 2006
     | 4,075 views

    Many churches based the success or failure of their ministries on how many people come. God’s standard is somwhat different.

    Introduction I. What is the determining factor between success and failure? A. Pappa John’s pizza has a mission statement of “To produce the best possible pizza at the most affordable price.” B. Now you may not like Pappa John’s pizza, and you may not think it is the most affordable, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist