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  • Dean Kennedy avatar

    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 22,500 views

    It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

    This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

    Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,350 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    "An Anointed Experience..."

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    In this sermon, God designed purpose is to get the believer to understand his purpose in ministry and his plan to accomplish his planned tasks.

    As we discover the church of today, the church really doesn’t know how to experience the anointing because many sermons have been preached, many stories have been told, and many books have been written, but to give you the true meaning of anoiting, many people can’t tell you because they have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

    Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,667 views

    This is my version of Rick Warren’s Sermon for the 40 Days Of Purpose. It deals with all of us being prepared to do ministry.

    Shaped For Serving God 11-7-2004 Purpose Driven Church Part 5 1 Samuel 17:32-40 John 13:1-17 There was a young man in his late teens, that was pretty much considered as a nobody by his family because he was the youngest of eight sons. He had the job of taking care of the sheep. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Living Life With A Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

    INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,743 views

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Manage Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Make Mine A Double

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

    II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Mouser avatar

    Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,175 views

    Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

    Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

    DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Robert Harmon avatar

    The Quiet Life

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,129 views

    As Christians, this may sound counter-productive to ministry! However, Paul lets us know that sometimes it is better to be seen than heard!

    INTRODUCTION Some time ago, I was presented with a challenge! A lady within my home congregation said something about a sermon she had never heard. She said that she had attended church since she was 6 and never, EVER heard a sermon on this scripture! Far be it from me to back down from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,649 views

    The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

    It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist