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  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Activities Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026
     | 38 views

    The ministry of Jesus Christ with John the Baptist testifying about Jesus Christ.

    Introduction The coming of the Son of God to this world in human form is a decisive event in saving sinners. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will be saved and will go to heaven, but if anyone rejects and does not believe in Jesus Christ, he or she will be eternally destroyed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,402 views

    Do you remember the turning points as you moved from dating, to engagement, to marriage? The anticipation of graduation? Promotion? Buying a house? The arrival of a baby? Christmas morning?God had promised that He would send salvation, redeemer, Messi

    Advent 2 of 5 Introduction: A Do you remember the turning points as you moved from dating, to engagement, to marriage? The anticipation of graduation? Promotion? Buying a house? The arrival of a baby? Christmas morning? 1 You get so excited, thrilled and then the joy of when what you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,466 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not: Be Not Afraid Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,403 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastor Appreciation Day 2009

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 106 ratings
     | 131,220 views

    what separates a “MAN CALLED” & a “MAN DESIRING” the Ministry. A man "Desireing" can always quit, but a man "CALLED" can never get away from the call or the Ministry & feels fulfilled in life.

    “PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY” OCT. 11, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Pastor Appreciation Day!" Let me share with you a few things that affect a Pastor and his heart. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WILL “BREAK” A PASTOR’S SPIRIT! MURMURING will break a Pastor’s Spirit! DISCORD will break a Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Vision 2007

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,023 views

    This is a vision sermon i gave as we prepared for our first ministry fair. We push heavily for small groups and ministry involvement and this message was written to get people excited about both.

    Ministry Fair-The Vision Pastor Ryan Akers “Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. More often than not, vision is a result of having spent much time ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,933 views

    Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

    Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You May Never Know? Small Things

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021
     | 2,436 views

    One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

    SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,242 views

    A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow's Mite Bible Study Lesson Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 1,382 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    The Widow’s Mite NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You Spell Success?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Success in ministry is not necessarily found in fancy programming and big budgets, but in moving out from worship into service.

    How Do You Spell “Success? Mark 9:2-9 September 4, 2005 I remember having coffee some years ago, with a friend who had recently retired from active ministry. He told me that he had worked hard and had been appointed to successively larger and larger churches. “But,” he said, “the one thing I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

    The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    23. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3 - Message 23 – Are You A Big Shot? How Important Do You Think You Are? You Are Not Deceived Are You? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025
     | 265 views

    What arrogance it is to promote yourself over others and put them down. This message deals with those who think they are something but are nothing; who deceive themselves. We look at church positions and humility and pride. Do not deceive yourself.

    23. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3 - Message 23 – ARE YOU A BIG SHOT? HOW IMPORTANT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU ARE NOT DECEIVED ARE YOU? [1]. INTRODUCTION In the last message we considered a most important practical side of our Christianity and that was bearing the burdens, loads, problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,974 views

    Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

    Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 720 views

    This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

    Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible