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  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Principles For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    Principles for an effective ministry shared at an Ordination Service.

    Derrick, I am honored to be able to give you this charge tonight. And as I thought about what to share w/ you I found myself thinking not simply about tonight but what I would want to hear about Derrick Ronk 10, 15, 20 years down the road? Now there are a number of things I pray I will hear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purppse: Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,872 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

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,473 views

    “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

    THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Ministry Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,036 views

    "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

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,901 views

    Relfecting Christ to the world around us through living out our calling.

    EPIC-11/9/03-40 Days-Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Metaphor of the mirror-reflect X, His glory, character, attitude, nature. Purpose Clip-40 days Purpose that gives us hope Purpose that gives us passion Purpose that gives us reason to live Purpose that gives life meaning Must discover our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,949 views

    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

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 44,278 views

    Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

    THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Ministries Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    Continuing series on the Holy Spirit

    Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #2 ¡§Ministries of the Holy Spirit Text: I Corinthians 2:10-13 OPENING JOKE: ¡§The Holy Spirit is Better¡¨ A nice elderly woman was leaving church after the Sunday services. As she was in the back she shook the hand of the pastor and said, ¡§That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Ministry Outside The Circle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

    Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

    I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    We Have This Ministry

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    A sermon about the role of believers as servants

    P.M. Sermon 4-18-04 2 Cor. 4:1-7 I. We Have This Ministry. V.1 Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Three Essentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

    INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    More characteristics of a ministry that honors God

    1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction Have you ever wondered how it is that two people struggling with the same sins and problems in their lives can receive the gospel and one being dramatically changed by it and the other continue on in sin? I have. I have watched as men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Ministry That Shepherds The Soul

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. Thus God-called men have a ministry that shepherds the soul. A ministry that shepherds the soul exhibits....

    ‘A MINISTRY THAT SHEPHERDS THE SOUL’— —1Thessalonians 2:1-12 ‘A faith that soothes the soul’(1:1-10) leads to.... ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’(2:1-12) Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. God-called men have a ministry that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Women Are Needed In Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    We all want to see the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) of our Lord fulfilled but there is some disagreement about the best ways to see it completed. More than two-thirds of the mission force around the world has been and is currently comprised of women.

    How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational