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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Trumpet Will Sound Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,112 views

    If you want to finish well, anticipate the change to come, anticipate the victory ahead, and abound in the work God gives you to do. Don’t quit before you see the victory.

    Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor at Elmbrook church in Milwauke, talked about his running days. He said: I taught all my kids to enjoy running. Then they taught me how not to enjoy it. While I could keep a pace ahead of them, it was great. But when they began to haul me out of bed early… on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Every Member Called

    Contributed by Edwin Catungal on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,319 views

    Challenging every church member to take an active part in the ministries of the church towards church growth. Every member is called by Jesus Christ, coached by the Holy Spirit and commissioned by the Almighty God so there can be enough harvest workers.

    “EVERY MEMBER CALLED” An English philosopher Edmund Burke once said ‘Evil triumphs because good men do nothing’ In our text today, we see how Jesus expressed his profound empathy for the lost, the broken hearted, disenfranchised people of the world as he went around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For The Church Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013
     | 1,859 views

    Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. Nothing can take the place of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of the church (no sermon, song, program, choir, ministry)

    Hope For The Church Pt. 2 A There is a call to the Church 1 Paul encouraged the church at Galatia not to forsake the power of the Spirit for the works of the flesh. 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?2 This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 4 Healing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013
     | 3,754 views

    Jesus told us that His church/disciples would do greater things than He did during His healing ministry. How do we release healing in today’s church?

    Healing 4 November 14, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A Jesus told us that His church/disciples would do greater things than He did during His healing ministry. 1 How do we release healing in today’s church? 2 Mark 3.1-6 (One of Jesus earliest healings) 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    A Living Legacy Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015
     | 6,679 views

    Sixth in a series on Elisha. Elisha's ministry was to establish a zone of milk and honey in a land of death and bloodshed. Ultimately, God works all things together for good in God's own time. We live as people of the Resurrection.

    SLIDE: Cave > Elijah’s ordination of 3 Last view of Elisha’s life, many of the events go back to the early ministry of his mentor, Elijah, finally coming to fruition. I want to begin at a cave. Elijah traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 34,772 views

    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

    INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Always To Soon To Quit

    Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

    IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Word Is Like...

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

    God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Peculiar People

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    There is a lot of belief in the world today that the church is impotent, cannot do anything worthwhile. Psalms 126:5-6 will give us, very succinctly, six characteristics of a focused individual ministry.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a Fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships -------------------------- February 1, 2004 -------------------------- Amos was the prophet who preached against the “good ‘ol boy” religious system. I preached a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The Death Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    Part 7:The Great Commission - The death of John the Baptist, and how Jesus morned for him...yet, continued His ministry putting people before His own pain and grief.

    The Great Commission Part 7 – John the Baptist Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He then has ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Singing Sister Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,222 views

    Miriam was a very Godly woman who had a special ministry of song in Israel. That didn’t make her perfect, but it did serve to help her even when she stumbled.

    OPEN: (I had the people stand as we sang the "Star Spangled Banner") O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Fox avatar

    What A Girl Wants Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,955 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

    [What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,845 views

    This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran