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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
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    There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

    Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Ministry Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
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    "Encouragement" is God’s plan, program, and command. This message utilizes the use of "Encouragement Cards" to fulfill God’s plan for us to encourage others.

    “The Ministry Of Encouragement” INTRODUCTION: “O give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a DISCOURAGING word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.” Can you imagine that? … No DISCOURAGING words! Ever been DISCOURAGED? Not a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007
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    Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

    On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Kinney avatar

    The Lost Art Of Ministry

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007
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    The church has lost sight of its purpose and ministry.

    The lost art of ministry Revelations 3:1-3 Write this to Sardis, to the Angel of the church. The One holding the Seven Spirits of God in one hand, a firm grip on the Seven Stars with the other, speaks: "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    Pure Motivation For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 2,873 views

    Not all who minister do so with the right motives, so God will test our motives to make them pure.

    #8 5-13-07 Pure Motives for Ministry Introduction, Today is Mother’s Day. Mothers demonstrate great amount of love. No one loves like a mother. The kind of love a mother has for her children is the kind of love we need in ministry (1Thess 2:7 ,8) Text, Philippians 1:15-18 I. The Wrong Motives ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purppse: Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

    Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Edward Brown III avatar

    Revisit Your Ministry

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013
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    Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

    Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Ministry Of Carrying The Bones

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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     | 4,032 views

    Service to God should not be done to be seen

    I. Promises are more important than priorities -Priority: An order of preference based on urgency, importance, or merit. -Promise: A declaration which gives to the person to whom it is made a right to expect its performance. II. Purposes are more important than personalities -Psalm 139:14 I praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    Story Of Three Ministries

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014
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    This is a sermon about "YOUR" ministry and how "YOU" play a role in God's plan.

    STORY OF THREE MINISTRIES Text: Mark 1:2-11 Mark 1:2-11 shows us about three ministries, how God works with ministers. First, God had a plan. I don't say 'God has a plan', because God had it planned long ago. God has a big plan and a bunch of smaller plans. We see here, for example, that Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • T. W Jenkins avatar

    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
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    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Building Relationships For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
     | 6,779 views

    We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.

    This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John D Jones avatar

    The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

    Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,976 views

    Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

    The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Divine Work Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,958 views

    To establish that all gifts given to the church are given to achieve unity in accomplishing the “divine work of the ministry.” This lesson deals with the importance of the work of Christ in evangelism and edification.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Divine Officers 2. Divine Operations 3. Divine Objectives Remarks. 1. The time of this letter was written sometime around 60-64 A.D. This letter was one of Paul’s imprisonment epistles (Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) to the church at Ephesus and distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Family Versus Ministry?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

    Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Presence Provides Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    If God is our patron...

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 14, August 29, 2010 Presence Provides Ministry Hebrews 13:1-17 † IN JESUS NAME † As you contemplate that God’s grace, that loving mercy and peace that heals you, poured out for you as the blood of Christ, may you grasp His unchanging nature that helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran