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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Marks Of Effective Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

    Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Ministry Outside The Circle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,051 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

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Principles For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,977 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
     | 6,428 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

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    Demands For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

    DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Ministry Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,396 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Glorifying God By Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    One of the ways in which we glorify God is by serving others with the spiritual gifts that God has given to each believer. This sermon explores several truths about spiritual gifts and their relation to ministry.

    Scripture The day you became a Christian God deposited a treasure in you. For some of you this treasure has some layers on it and it is a bit rusty. But with the help of God’s Word and his Spirit we will pull back the layers and blow off the dust and discover this hidden treasure. This discovery ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ministries Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,157 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

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    The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,174 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

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    The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 18,506 views

    In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

    "The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Keys To An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,918 views

    One major problem that confronts many localized churches is that they are very conscious of the fact that the Ministry of the Church is supposed to be Effective, Effectual and Efficient, but they are at a loss as to how to make it so. So I want to give yo

    One major problem that confronts many localized churches is that they are very conscious of the fact that the Ministry of the Church is supposed to be Effective, Effectual and Efficient, but they are at a loss as to how to make it so. Their dilemma is How to move from the Supposed to the Actual. ...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
     | 8,541 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

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    A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,684 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

  • Mike Turner avatar

    We Have This Ministry

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,917 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

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