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  • DJ Castilleja avatar

    Relevant Ministry - "Reality Spirituality" Series

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 12, 2008
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     | 4,710 views

    Stop speaking in ways that no one understands. The Lord wants us to be as effective as possible by being relevant to those we are trying to reach. This is Reality Spirituality.

    Introduction: Video - Real Christians of Genius Mr. Christianese speaking Guy – “from Sermon Spice” When I was taking my first theology class, I was blown away by the abuse use of language I was reading. I was ducking away in fright like you might do in a scary movie. It was nasty! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Ministry, What Is It? Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,545 views

    Second in series on every member is a minister. Deals with what exactly is ministry.

    REAL MINISTRY, WHAT IS IT? 5/4/08 MARK 10:45 NOT EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A PASTOR BUT EVERY BELIEVER IS CALLED INTO MINISTRY. A CHURCH WILL NEVER BE ANY STRONGER THAN ITS CORE OF LAY MINISTERS. PASTORS, DON’T MAKE STRONG CHURCHES, THEY EQUIP THEM. BUILDINGS, DON’T MAKE STRONG CHURCHES, THEY HOUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 25,756 views

    Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

    JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timely Support For Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timely Support For Ministry-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,505 views

    Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impact Of John The Baptist's Ministry

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 18, 2009
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     | 8,970 views

    TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY.

    THE IMPACT OF JOHN THE BAPTIST MT. 3: 1-15 THE CHALLENGE-TO IDENTIFY FOUR FACTS REGARDING JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MINISTRY. I. INTRODUCTION A. SOME SCHOLARS BELIEVE THAT THIRTY YEARS HAD PASSED BETWEEN CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 3. B. JESUS LIVED IN NAZARETH AND WORKED AS A CARPENTER (MARK 6:3). DURING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Fold Ministry Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Roch on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,408 views

    5 Fold Ministry - Is what God is using to day to build the Church. They are to actively train and equip the saints so the saints may be able to do the work God has for the Church These gifts are given by Jesus

    5 fold Teacher http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php David & Phyllis Roch 5 fold teachers teach truth from the word of GOD by the revelation of GOD through the power of the Holy Spirit. They have a strong heart understanding and love for the word GOD - Being extremely careful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Vision 2011 ~ Empowerment In Ministry

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,232 views

    Many people are asking in this season, "What is God up to?" We seem to be living in a period of great silence. Believers are searching in vain for something God is doing powerfully in the body of Christ and trying to no avail to hear marching orders from

    Opening illustration: "On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea and with no thought for themselves went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership To Equip People For Ministry

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    A sermon on Leadership and the Installation of new officers in the church. The focus is on every member being a minister. How an encounter with Christ can give you someone new to follow.

    “To Equip People For Ministry” "And Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has healed you." And instantly the blind man could see! Then he followed Jesus down the road." Mark 10:52 (NLT) Intro: A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as the lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

    Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    George Mueller's Ministry Secrets

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    Practical/Biblical principles of ministry take from the works of George Mueller

    George Mueller’s Ministry Secrets: Mueller on Money 1. Do not receive a fixed salary [Best antidote for backsliding, must stay in communion w/God to have daily needs supplied] 2. Never ask for human help to meet needs [Give God the opportunity for maximum ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Developing A Passion For Personal Ministry

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    Challenging each one to be involved in personal ministry.

    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

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    A New Way Of Doing Ministry

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    Different ways of accomplishing ministry.

    A NEW WAY OF DOING MINISTRY By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION. “Behold I will do a new thing . . . ”(Isaiah 43:19). I know this first is a reference to the coming Millennium, but God has always been doing new things in ministry. Today, I want to remind you of the new things that God has done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Mundane Ministry/Seismic Significance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,130 views

    Sermon #2 in My favorite disciplines series deals with mundane ministries, the discipline of holding one’s tongue, and apropriate smallness (original ideas from John Ortberg’s book, The Life you always Wanted) (Luke 9:45-48)

    #2 in the My Favorite Disciplines Mundane Ministry / Seismic Significance Luke 9:45-48 CHCC: December 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about one of my Favorite Disciplines – Celebration. In our Pueblo Group we studied a book by John Ortberg about Spiritual Disciplines --- and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uncovering Paul's Secrets In The Ministry

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,653 views

    What are the secrets of Paul?

    UNCOVERING PAUL’S SECRETS IN THE MINISTRY 1. I’m not the man! v. 13a 2. I’m a man of one purpose in life! v. 13b 3. I’m a man who doesn’t look back! v. 13c 4. I’m a man who always stretched every nerve when serving God! v. 13d 5. I’m a man who pursues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist