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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Born To Serve

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    This message was written to accompany our recognition of those who had served within the ministry of our church during the year.

    Born To Serve Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 December 12, 2004 Mark 10:45 (NLT) For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Philippians 2:5-7 (NLT) Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. [6] Though he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions To Help You Evaluate The Effectiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15

    Four Beneficial-Rhetorical Questions to Help You Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Missions Ministry – Rom. 10:14,15 While the world hunts for Osama Bin Laden, many missionaries feel tempted to give up on a Muslim world that is becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel. Indonesia reports that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relax, Will Ya? Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 51,123 views

    This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

    How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Servants Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Redd on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,766 views

    This is a short article that was used as part of a "Matter of Fax" ministry. Written to communicate biblical principles or life lessons in a business setting.

    The Heart of a Servat A while back, I had the privilege of participating in a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived 85 years and was loved by many. He had served his country faithfully in World War II. At the graveside, there was a 21-gun salute, a lone bugler played taps and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Alright To Cry!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Jesus calls us to a Ministry of Compassion. (To replace the Sermon which vanished from this site a few weeks ago!)

    Some years ago a friend of mine went forward at a Meeting for the laying on of hands for Baptism in the Spirit. That evening God touched her very powerfully but not in a way that she had expected. What happened was HER NOSE STOPPED RUNNING! Let me explain: For years she had been plagued with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Boundaries - Jesus And The Shock-Collar

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    Uses the analogy of an "invisible fence" to explain Christian boundaries vs. spiritual freedom. Student ministry PowerPoint presentation.

    [Boundaries] Slide Graphic – sign: “NO TRESPASSING. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” Slide Text – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Mathew 15:8-9) (Note: I gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gripe About Methods

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    Concern over "trends" in ministry need not be scary to us, it’s biblical for methods to change in order to reach the lost.

    The Gripe About Methods, Chorus on Overheads By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver June 2000 Singing choruses nothing new, but why is this “trend” in most churches to sing form the overhead instead of having a book, i.e. a hymnal? - Ask someone at PBC. Will the Bible disappear also? Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Requests Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    And They Remembered! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    How simply remembering all that Christ has done for us can resurrect our lives and strengthen our ministry.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WE SHOULD FORGET OUR MISTAKES, BUT REMEMBER THE LESSONS THEY TAUGHT US. THE WOMEN AT THE TOMB LEARNED THIS SIMPLE TRUTH THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING. THEY MADE THE MISTAKE OF FORGETTING ALL THAT JESUS HAD TAUGHT THEM ABOUT HIS RESURRECTION. THEY CAME TO THE TOMB PREPARED TO DEAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    A Prayer And A Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    Daniel is shown to be a man who depended on the Scriptures and prayer, the secret of his relationship with God, equiping him for a prophetic ministry.

    DANIEL 9 - A PRAYER AND A PROPHECY There are two themes in this chapter - prayer and prophecy. The setting of the narrative is in the reign of King Darius of the Chaldeans. Daniel was a thinking person and he began to wonder what lay ahead for his nation, and as he did this, he revealed the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Mentoring Women Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 41,498 views

    This morning we’re going to study three verses from Titus 2 to discover the ministry job description for women.

    Three women were walking along the beach: a blonde, a redhead and a brunette. They found a genie’s lamp so they rubbed it and the genie came out. Since there were three of them the genie said that each of them would be granted one wish. The brunette said she wouldn’t mind being smarter, and poof, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Giving Truth A Free Run

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    Continuing in our study of 2 Thessalonians ... Paul now tells Christians to SHARE the truth, with an emphasis on prayer as vital to this ministry.

    “Giving Truth A Free Run” 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series in II Thessalonians. Paul has just told the Thessalonian Christians the TRUTH about their SALVATION – 2:13-14 THEN – He told them what to DO with the TRUTH of God’s Word – 2:15 THEN – He told them what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of An Effective Servant

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,334 views

    Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

    Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist