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  • Steve Steve avatar

    Ministry Is...

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

    Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,990 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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    The Ministry Of Tears

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,373 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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    The Ministry Of The Deacon

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 18,097 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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,324 views

    This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Ministry

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

    My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

    THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    A Child's Ministry

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 40,482 views

    The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

    “I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ministry Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 13,053 views

    The sermon is about our call to reach those in our homes and community with the power of emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.

    "A Ministry of Healing"-Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. I yet believe that the word of God is a prescription for the world’s ills today. Our brokenness can be mended by God’s holy word. Our sorrows can be turned into joy through his word. Our hunger can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Is Ministry?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,826 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

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    Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

    October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,579 views

    Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

    “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    The Life of Barnabas is an example of how we should live lifes of encouragement.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 10 “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Incarnational Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 132 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    A challenge to fulfill the Great Commission

    “In the beginning the Word already existed. He was with God, and he was God. He was in the beginning with God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn’t make. Life itself was in him, and this life gives light to everyone. The light shines through the darkness, and the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Bad Ministry

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    The Song of Solomon contains much allegory related to the church today -- this sermon deals with condemnation of others.

    INTRODUCTION. A. We are going to be examining a scripture from the Song of Solomon, looking at its meaning and its implications for the church today. B. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite girl is representative of the Bride of Christ, or in this and several other instances in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational