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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Awakening To Ministry Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    As Jesus stood in their midst and proclaimed peace, Jesus was also about to send them forth.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection did He really establish confession to a priest? Goal Let’s understand what Jesus said and how it was understood in early church history. Plan Let’s look at John 20:19-31 and Jesus’ appearance to the disciples. John 20:19 Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Ministry Of Suffering

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2016
     | 6,341 views

    What we need to do in order to sereve the Lord .

    MINISTRY OF SUFFERING We must learn how to suffer and keep going 2nd Cor. 4: 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    Empowered For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 11,488 views

    The Holy Spirit is given to empower Jesus' people for ministry and witness.

    Jesus is Alive! Most of your Bibles will reveal that the title “Acts” that we commonly use is just the shortened version of a longer title that has been given to the book. The full title given to this book is The Acts of the Apostles. It is called such because the content of the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 29,328 views

    In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

    As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Focused In On Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016
     | 6,556 views

    Once Paul accepted the Superiority of Christ in his own life he was able to Put Christ and His Church first in his life even to the point of enduring suffering because of what Christ had done for him.

    FOCUSED IN ON MINISTRY Colossians 1:24-29 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ Nov 6, 2016 (Message 4 on the Book of Colossians) Link to hear an MP3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/kD6cLm FOCUSED IN ON MINISTRY Colossians 1:24-29 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Borderland Ministries Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 22, 2016
     | 5,494 views

    Jesus calls us to the border lands of our society 1. We are to reach out to the broken hearted, the disenfranchised and the marginalized 2. We are to bring them deliverance and freedom in the name of Jesus We are to be Christ to our world!

    Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 (cf. verses 11 - 14); Psalms 111 and 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Theme: Borderland Ministries Proposition: Jesus calls us to the borders of our society - 1. We are to reach out to the broken hearted, the disenfranchised and the marginalized 2. We are to bring them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Model Of Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    We must learn to become all things to all men, that we might indeed WIN/GAIN some for Christ to SAVE.

    A MODEL OF MINISTRY. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The Apostle Paul has argued that, as their minister, he had every right to expect a wage from the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 9:14). However, and somewhat surprisingly, he then turns the idea on its head: ‘Nevertheless, we have not used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Measure Of A Ministry

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017
     | 4,344 views

    I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

    "The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

    Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,744 views

    When we become a new creation in Christ, we become ministers of reconciliation having been given the message of reconciliation as if God is making his plea through us: Be ye reconciled to God. We are therefore, ambassadors for Christ.

    Let's talk about New Beginnings and especially the new beginning in our life born again, saved by the Grace of God. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Now we see that we are a new creation. We might be called by the same name, we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Connecting With Ministry Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,964 views

    This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

    Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,323 views

    Often people feel like they are disqualified from ministry because they have some weakness or trouble. The very opposite may be true; their weakness may especially qualify them to be used as God best vessel. Our weakness becomes His strength.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS 2 Cor. 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNTIED SHOE 1. Boudreaux saw Thibodaux on the wharf and noticed one of his shoelaces was untied. “Watch out you don’t trip up over your laces, Thibodaux.” 2. Thibodaux replied, “Yeah, it’s the crazy instructions on these shoes.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Ministry Of Marriage

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022
     | 2,279 views

    For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a commitment between one man and woman has served as the foundation of home life and social order; but in the last few years, those foundations are being destroyed in the civil arena. This is disturbing, but not exactly new.

    The Ministry of Marriage Scripture: Romans 16:3–4 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them (NIV). Introduction: For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Worship And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,739 views

    I would like to leave with you three points each with three things. Three things to do on Sabbath. Three things to avoid on the Sabbath, three blessings of the observance of the Sabbath.

    Isaiah 58:13-14 Rest and Ministry Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!! Introduction: Prophet Isaiah was concerned about the negligence of the People of God on the Sabbath observation. He talked about true ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Ministry Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 1,875 views

    Restoring hope to a people who need Christ Jesus

    Notice these verses are addressed to, “those who are spiritual”. Now do you know who is spiritual and who is not what is the test of a man’s spirituality. If I said I was going to speak to those who are spiritual would you know if I was speaking to you? How do you tell who is spiritual and who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist