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  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008
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     | 7,650 views

    The four signs of an addiction are also the four components of a meaningful ministry

    ADDICTED TO THE MINISTRY Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 – 16 Introduction: • Ministry = “service” o To God (Playing an instrument) o To other Christians (Deacon) o To the unsaved (Prison ministry) o To those in need (Counseling) • Addicted = Old English for “devoted” • Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fulfillment

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,526 views

    Levi (Matthew) had everything in life anyone could wish for except fulfillment. When Jesus found Levi he found purpose in life.

    I. Jesus Calls Levi 2:13-15 A. The Crowds that followed Jesus B. Jesus Calls Levi 1. It is an individual call 2. It is a questionable call – Levi – outcast 3. It is a life changing call C. Levi’s Response to the Call 1. He leaves all Luke 5:27-28 2. He follows Christ D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay On The Job

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 5,391 views

    How to keep church working for the Lord

    Paul the Apostle left Titus in Crete to work forthe Lord.There could have been easier and more desirable places but thisis where God wanted him.The Lord,s place for us sometimes seem rough but remember his will and way are always best. 1.Praise to be offered. V1 Praise for faith Praise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows The Future

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    When events or circumstances in our lives seem to be out of control, it is sometimes easy to wonder if God’s plan is really unfolding according to design. From the pages of Scripture, however, we are assured that God does know the future intimately. He e

    With all that is happening in the world today, concern for the future is everywhere. There is speculation, anxiety, and uncertainty. The political realm is constantly changing, markets are always fluctuating, and our personal lives are affected by it all. When events or circumstances in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Driven Life

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    What really drives us? Should it be a purpose of the Spirit? Does it only last 40 days?

    The Spirit Driven Life A lot of folks have been on the Purpose-Driven train and Dr. Warren has sold a bunch of books. Nothing I read was very new or different. I had heard most of what he was saying preached by others. I have even preached a lot of it myself. It sells because of the way it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Ministered - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,770 views

    What’s the key to having a successful church? There are large "successful" churches that haven’t learned what Jesus’ formula was. Do you know what Jesus’ formula was?

    OPEN: In a California city, a woman rushed into a store, glanced around and took a number. Then she heard the clerk call out “87,” and she looked down and saw her own number was 8. She was understandably puzzled, because there were only 3 other people in the store. So she went to the counter and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church - On Mission With Christ

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 26,496 views

    The success of the early church was that they prayed, their prayers brought unity and their unity brought productivity.

    FB, Cherokee November 16, 2003 Sunday Morning The Church – On Mission With Christ The Book of Acts Intro: I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting In The Wings

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,497 views

    The benefit of waiting far outweighs the difficulites. God doesn’t want an unprepared vessel on display in His service.

    Scripture: Psalms 139:14 Title: “Waiting In The Wings” Introduction: Meaning: If you’re ‘waiting in the wings’, you’re ready to take over a role or a position when you have the chance to do so. / Origin: This relates to the fact that stage actors wait in the wings at the side of the stage (Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fullfillment Of Destiny

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    CHRIST KNOWS THE TIME IS NOW SO HE STARTS TOWARD JERSUSALEM. THIS TIME WITH AN OTHER PURPOSE. THIS TIME TO DIE.

    Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. (KJV) Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just A Few Men

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,551 views

    It only takes one or two to gain victory for the Church.

    JUST A FEW MEN Text:1 Samuel 14:1-6 Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Jones avatar

    What's That In The Bushes Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    WHen your in the thick of a problem, stop and listen, God’s provision is nearby.

    Background of story • God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation • God gave Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac, in their old age • In the context of our scripture reading this morning: o God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice to God Genesis 22:1-2 1 Now it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

    As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Multiply Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    To impact something means to have an affect or to make an impression that would cause a change upon something.

    PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I received a Christmas card from our Open Bible leaders this year, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God's Love For Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 11,268 views

    Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

    God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Abundant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,423 views

    One of the greatest Christmas promises given to us is the promise of a full or abundant life. What hinders and what helps us be abundant? You'll have to unwrap this message and find out!

    : A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist