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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Preparations For Messiah Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,962 views

    Exposition of Zechariah 9:1-8 examines campaign of Alexander the Great predicted by the prophet. Through two supernatural dreams, God turned potential disaster to favor for His people.

    Intro We have completed the first half of Zechariah. Our text today opens the second half. Chapters 1-8 constitute the first half, and chapters 9-14 the second. The style, structure, and tone of the two halves are very different. We have been impressed with the specific dates and context given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ministry Of The Minister

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    Word of Encouragement on Clergy Appreciation Day

    The Ministry of the Minister Titus 1:1-4 I was reading in a recent edition of SBC Life an article by Pastor Charles Lowry and he asked this question: "Do you get too much encouragement?" Are you one of those people that just gets too much encouragement? When you get up and go in to work in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

    GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For Trials Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Knowing that trials are coming and understanding the reason for them is half the battle for the Christian.

    I Peter 1:6-12 “Preparing for Trials” Intro—As we were looking at the Book of First Peter last week, we focused on the rewards, if you will, of becoming a Christian—and we said that Peter tells the churches he’s writing to that the Christian receives a Second Birth—and that as part of that Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Is Ministry?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,716 views

    The feeding of the 5000 shows us what is involved in doing ministry.

    Text: Mark 6: 30- 44 Title: What is ministry? Introduction Most of us have heard of the word ‘ ministry’ but what does it mean? From our text we will discover what ministry means from a practical application. 1. Ministry is work.(v30-31) “ The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Preparing For The Storms

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,642 views

    I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Tears

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

    The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Christmas By

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,332 views

    Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

    John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,612 views

    Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

    Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 1,000 ratings
     | 90,208 views

    Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

    Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Preparing The Way Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Preparing our hearts for the Savior through genuine repentance.

    TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND FELT GOD’S LOVE. BILLY GRAHAM, WHO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE PLAYING THE 20TH CENTURY ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, HAD THESE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SINFUL DISEASE RUNNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • COREY HOWSE avatar

    The Ministry Of Accepting No

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

    Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    The Ministry Of The Deacon

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 17,987 views

    What scripture says about the role of deacon.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist