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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Transforms Mockery Into Miracle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 304 views

    Mockery may be loud and public, but the miracle God is preparing for you will be louder and undeniable. The same mouths that laughed will testify of God’s goodness in your life.

    THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS MOCKERY INTO MIRACLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:6-7 "And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb. And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, so she provoked her; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2026
     | 171 views

    1. A public declaration that Jesus is dedicating his life to following God 2. It was the announcement of then beginning of Jesus public three and a half year earthly ministry 3.It is an example for us to follow to commit ourselves to do God’s will in our lives.

    SW 11-01-2026 This morning’s Gospel reading is all about the Baptism of Jesus. This is one of the events that all three of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) describe and so was obviously an event that the Early Church saw as of great importance. St. Mark’s Gospel gives us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Jesus Our Asset. Jesus Our Investment Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 10, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,912 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

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Eliminating The Laity Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015
     | 8,683 views

    What we need in our day is to refocus on the biblical model for ministry.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 15 Eliminating the Laity Ephesians 4:11-12 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Restoring Fallen Christians And The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 89,450 views

    What do we do with the brother or sister who brings reproach on the church disgraces us by their sinful behavior?

    RESTORING FALLEN CHRISTIANS - The Ministry of Reconciliation Galatians 6.1-3; 2 Corinthians 5.18 Full text of sermon by Jim B. Miller, teaching pastor, Old Town Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Nacogdoches TX, vineyard@netdot.com. INTRODUCTION. In this great spiritual war we are fighting, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Ministry Methods Questioned Part 2

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 26, 2022
     | 927 views

    Jesus is the Bridegroom and the Lord of the Sabbath

    Ministry Methods Questioned (part 2) Mark 2:19-28 Good Morning, Exodus 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, Exodus 20:10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.” NKJV Ever since the beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    What It Takes To Be A Real Witness For Christ. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,352 views

    A sober look at the ministry of Paul

    WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A REAL WITNESS FOR CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS WEEK I POSTED AN ARTICLE BY JAROD MOORE ON MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT THAT WAS ON THE TOPIC OF WHY MINISTRY IS NOT FOR WIMPS. THIS ARTICLE GAVE TEN REASONS. HERE THEY ARE: IF YOU ENTER PASTORAL MINISTRY… 10. NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,060 views

    There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

    Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Key To Maximizing Your Ministry Is Wisdom

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2022
     | 3,404 views

    Have you ever thought about your full potential? What does it take to maximize your potential in Ministry? Human beings are created by God, in his image to fulfill our god given purpose. Jesus came that we might live life to the fullest measure.

    Sermon The Key to Maximizing Your Ministry Proverbs 30:24-28 “There are four things on earth That are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 Rock Badger—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - On Demons, Clairvoyants, Horoscopes And Witchcra Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC INFLUENCES.

    Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - ON DEMONS, CLAIRVOYANTS, HOROSCOPES AND WITCHCRAFT I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010
     | 2,548 views

    1 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

    CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: There were two evil brothers. They were rich & used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church & looked to be perfect Christians but the pastor was wise to their charade. Their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hans Manaka avatar

    Basics For Starting A Church.

    Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,855 views

    This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

    Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    As Jesus ministered to Nicodemus, He focused on moving him from relgion to a relationship.

    This morning, as we continue to learn how to be more effective ministers for Jesus by studying how He ministered, we’ll come to what is undoubtedly the most well known verse of Scripture in the entire Bible. We see the reference to that verse on signs at sporting events, printed on the bottom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025
     | 368 views

    Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Cesar Datuin avatar

    God Prepared For Our Eternity - I Am Chosen I Am Prepared For Eternity

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 19, 2021
     | 2,187 views

    Christmas is just around the corner and for 2 years of being in a pandemic world, how can we celebrate this Yuletide season? This exhortation would take us back to the true essence and reason why there is Christmas.

    Intro: Merry Christmas to all! Good morning and I’m glad to see all of you after almost 2 years of pandemic, we still see each other again. Few days from now and Christmas is here. Though there were less festivities and less fellowships, let us all hope and pray that the true essence of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible