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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Appearance Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 5, 2019
     | 5,753 views

    John the Baptist appears as it were from thin air to prepare an unprepared people.

    The Appearance of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 We have new come to the second Sunday in Advent which is the first season of the Christian year. It is tie for soul searching and preparation. But instead of preparing for Christmas as many think, it is a time we prepare for the return of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ministry: You Are Shaped For Serving God

    Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 123,658 views

    This is a tagalog sermon. Use your gifts for the ministry. You are for God’s service.

    Purpose Driven Life Message MINISTRY: You Are Shaped for Serving God Sermon Manuscript A Blessed Mother’s Day sa lahat ng mga nanay. Lalo na sa aking pinakamamahal na ina na nasa Los Baños, Laguna ngayon. Mapagpalang umaga po sa ating lahat ganun din na sa mga bisita natin at sa mga kasama sa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Will Serve The Ministry Of Our Church Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    The vision of this sermon is to move people out of the pews and into service.

    Membership Covenant I Will Serve the Ministry of Our Church Mark 10:45 January 25, 2004 Intro: A. [Wrong Side of the Boat] People who refuse to get involved in problems of their community are like the two shipwrecked men in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat, the pair watched as those at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gift Empowered Ministry Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,942 views

    Final message on spiritual gifts.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry Through Our Giftedness INTRODUCTION: here we are once again, on the other side of the Christmas season, and back to the book of 1 Corinthians. Now, before we changed gears and went into the Christmas season, we were looking at our spiritual gifts, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

    Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Final Week: Preparing To Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,782 views

    Mary’s anointing the feet of Christ was a true act of worship that was sacrificial, selfless, and significant.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: PREPARING TO DIE JOHN 12:1-12 Introduction: In Matthew 20:17 – 19 … Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,070 views

    As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Find The Right Ministry For You Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    How God uses spiritual gifts to direct us into the right ministry

    Title: How to find the right ministry for you Text: Acts 6:1-7 Review of last week Last week we began a new sermon series “Discovering your shape.” (How God shapes us for ministry) We saw from scripture that we are both saved for service and shaped for service.(Eph. 2:11) “We are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Jesus Our Asset. Jesus Our Investment Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 10, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    The collapse of major financial institutions, the intensification of natural disasters, the never-ending acts of terrorists, the attempt of Russia to control former Soviet territories, are causing many Bible students to look at these developments as signs

    The recent collapse of major financial institutions, the intensification of natural disasters, the never-ending acts of terrorists, the attempt of Russia to control former Soviet territories, are causing many Bible students to look at these developments as signs of the fast approaching End. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Ministry Of The Risen Christ To His Disciples

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    This sermon is about the ministry of the risen Christ to his disciples who brought into their hearts 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY

    THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS DISCIPLES ************************************************* OUTLINE 1.REASSURANCE 2.REST 3.REJOICING 4.REBUKE 5.REVELATION 6.RESTORATION 7.RESPONSIBILITY THE MESSAGE THE MINISTRY OF THE RISEN CHRIST TO HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017
     | 8,834 views

    In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    The business of the in-between.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Is Our Guest Room Prepared?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the top priorities for people who are shopping for a home is to be sure that there is an extra bedroom… …a place where they can put an extra bed, nightstand, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,383 views

    Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

    Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part Ii

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,945 views

    In our Scripture today, Nehemiah has left Persia (modern day Iran) and traveled for more than 2 months and 750 miles to Jerusalem. Today, we continue learning life strategies when encountering God-sized problems.

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part II Nehemiah 2: 10-20 In the middle of the 17th century, England was in turmoil. King Charles I was beheaded. Anglican churches were being closed; Presbyterians were being persecuted. In the midst of all this, Sir Robert Shirley built a church. The plaque on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Lee avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas? Matthew 3:1-10 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,552 views

    I wonder what would happen if we spent as much time getting, spiritually ready for Jesus as we spend getting our decorations up for Christmas? Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Doug Henry

    Pastor Doug Henry tells this story: “I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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