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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Should We "Make Much Of Our Ministry” As Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

    How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13 When people are genuinely empowered and excited about their ministry they tend to make it a labor of love rather than an obligation to complete. Paul, the apostle, knew how to magnify his office without letting it become an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,811 views

    Want to give the perfect gift this Christmas to the ones you love? Give them the Gift of Acceptance, the Gift of Trust and the Gift of Great Expectation.

    HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS David Livingstone wanted to be a pastor. His first chance to preach was in the pulpit of a little church in Scotland. He'd worked and prepared his message well. He wanted to be a great preacher. He wanted to go give his life on the mission field. And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Families And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,798 views

    In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

    The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Encouraging The Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2025
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     | 932 views

    Acts 18:1-17 shows us how God encourages his servants in difficult circumstances.

    Introduction “The Christian’s chief occupational hazards are depression and discouragement” (John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians [Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006], 145). So writes the Rev. Dr. John R. W. Stott, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tomatoes, Squash, Zucchini

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 25, 2008
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    God’s answer to a poor economy and how to position ourselves for increase. God can change dire circumstances and cause a turnaround to occur in the most discouraging of times or circumstances.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God September 14, 2008 Tomatoes, Squash, and Zucchini II Corinthians 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you like bacon and tomato sandwiches? Last year I planted one tomato plant in the front landscaping. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Like A Palm Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023
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    [Palm Sunday.] Today we wave the palms as we come to this table … a sign that our sin has come to end. Today we wave the palms and come to this table as we profess our desire to serve God wholeheartedly.

    Palm Sunday. A perfect example of the fact that Jesus’ Disciples and His followers get it … and don’t get it. They get that He is a king … a leader … a prophet and messiah sent by God … but … a king … a leader … a prophet … a messiah who rides into the Jerusalem on colt … not a great stallion or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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    This sermon explores how to embrace God's promise of an abundant life through belief, faith, and meeting divine expectations.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to step into the abundant life God has promised us, a life that is not just about mere existence, but about thriving, about overflowing with God's goodness and grace. Our guide for today's sermon is ...read more

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    Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    This sermons encourages the type of commitment that all beleivers should have for the cause of Christ.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #2: Uncommon Commitment July 1, 2001 Intro: A. [A Flag of Rags, Citation: John McCain. From the files of Leadership.] In the final years of our imprisonment, the North Vietnamese moved us from small cells with one or two prisoners to large rooms with as many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #6remove The Weight:jealousy Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    In this part 6 of Remove the weights, we consider the weight of Jealousy. This is an illustrated sermon.

    6 of a 12 part series. #6 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... JEALOUSY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Should Work For Food?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 21, 2015
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    We have seen the signs. "Will Work For Food". Would it be unreasonable to suggest "Must Work For Food"?

    Some have suggested that the able bodied poor should perform some sort of work or community service to receive benefits. Of course, others have opposed it. FDR created the CCC and WPA which were pretty much working welfare programs. Indeed, it was a fulltime job and not easy labor. Lev_19:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Uncontainable

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 566 views

    The enemy often tries to suppress, limit, and stop the progress of God's people. However, the power of God upon His children makes them uncontainable. No affliction, opposition, or attack can stop a person whom God has destined to rise.

    YOU ARE UNCONTAINABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 1:12 "But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:31, Acts 5:38-39, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Supernatural Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 1,186 views

    We are not called to live or serve in our own strength. God has made available supernatural power through His Spirit to enable us fulfil His plans and purpose.

    SUPERNATURAL EMPOWERMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "woe" Means "whoa"

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,747 views

    Isaiah pronounces seven "woes" on Israel in chapter five. They could apply to Amercan in the 21st century.

    “WOE” MEANS “WHOA!” ISAIAH 5:8-23 INTRODUCTION A. The word “woe,” which means “great sorrow and distress” and the word “whoa,” which means “cease or slow a course of action or a line of thought” seem to have nothing in common, except their sound. B. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Kill Love?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    We ponder "How to kill love?" Does anyone plan on killing love? Not planning will kill love everytime.

    HOW TO KILL LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. What is happening around us? What duties do I have to God and to others? Do we care? No one in their right mind would kill love, for killing love comes by accident and a lack of effort and planning. B. Are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is Mom A Superhero?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2024
     | 1,239 views

    How do we best honor our mothers?

    Is Mom a Superhero? Proverbs 31:10–31 NKJV Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible