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Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 29, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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How can we be involved in restoroing the fallen? Should we ever excommunicate or ’disfellowship’? Should leaders who have fallen be restored to their previous ministry?

Restoring the fallen. 2 Cor 2:5-11. WBC 1 May 05pm INTRO Recently, a church that is well known and dear to me has been dealt a huge blow. Actually- it is being dealt with well, and some good is already coming from it. The church has always kind of ’fancied itself’, almost like God was ’lucky to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Commission"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 17, 2003

based on 76 ratings

| 6,176 views

Jesus had a commission from the Father, which He fulfilled perfectly. We also have a commission, but ministry opportunities aren’t always pretty.

I call the Gospel of Mark the ‘guy’s gospel’. It’s full of action from the very start. It is descriptive. Jesus sleeps in the boat during a storm, we’re told by Matthew Mark and Luke, but only Mark mentions that He’s sleeping on a cushion (4:38). All four Gospel writers tell of His feeding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Let's Nail This Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 6,896 views

Ordination sermon for Victor Oke. Do not nail down peer group approval; nail down the promises of God to strengthen, help, and uphold you in ministry.

“Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service?” Brother Oke, I warned you a month ago, at the ordination service for Gloria Grant, that I would probably use your name as the basis for your ordination message. The name “Victor” is so full of spiritual possibility! And so, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Frustrations Come Our Way, God Whispers!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 17, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 7,383 views

Elijah knew frustration in ministry and wished he would die as a result. God shows him that he is not alone, and reminds him that he has help.

Title: When frustrations come our way, God whispers! Date: Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost. August 11, 2002 Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18 I was sitting down at Kim’s computer the other day, because my office was just to darn hot and as I searched for a way to begin writing down today’s message, I happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Church Is Called Christian

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 8, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 3,542 views

EASTER 6(B) - May 5, 2002 - God’s church is called Christian because it is given good news for all and it is given a ministry for all.

GOD’S CHURCH IS CALLED CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 - May 6, 2002 19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

God Reconciles The World To Himself Through Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2002

based on 10 ratings

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PENTECOST 5(B) - June 23, 2002 - As God is reconciling the world to himself through Christ: This is God’s message to the world and our ministry into the world.

GOD WAS RECONCILING THE WORLD TO HIMSELF THROUGH CHRIST 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - June 23, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-21 14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15And he died for all, that those who live should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Setting It, To The Stone

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 15, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 3,831 views

When you can line up and know who He is. He can set a foundation upon you to build a better life or ministry

Setting It, To the Stone. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Dec 15, 2002 Isaiah 28:16- 17 16 Therefore thus says the Lord God: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. 17 Also I will make justice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Chameleons

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 33,635 views

A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unashamed, Persuaded And Confident

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 6,368 views

The three things that had characterized his ministry were very evident in the last days of Paul’s life. He remained unshamed, persuaded and confident.

UNASHAMED, PERSUADED AND CONFIDENT “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforting.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 7, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 7,379 views

Dr. Havner say it I believe the ministers have a twofold are dual ministry. He said, “The business of a preacher is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

The comforting. Acts 9: 32 -- 42. 01/07/04 Vance Havner was a wonderful preacher of the gospel. He is known for a lot of one-liners that draw attention all the time. Oftentimes there were humor in them but a message in each one. One time he was reading where Jesus came apart from the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

based on 98 ratings

| 8,224 views

If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 22, 2003

based on 99 ratings

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Jesus during His ministry on earth, had compassion on many occasions. Find out those times when He was moved to service by compassion, in this message.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title The Compassion of Jesus Christ By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Webster defines the word "Compassion" as; Pity or Sympathy. From the Greek "Compassion" is defined as "Inward Affection, Pity or Sympathy, yearning. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Plan Of Evangelism

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 18, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,327 views

Coleman brings Jesus’ early ministry to reality in his book. He explains, in 9 easy principles, “the master plan of evangelism,” Jesus’ way.

Jesus’ Plan of Evangelism: Matthew 4:19 “…Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19 Introduction: Many churches are considerably “dead” today. A large number of churches fail to teach the importance of evangelism. These churches are trying to attract members of other churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 5,495 views

Jesus gives his followers rules for the community to live by. They are good rules as we strive to live our Christian lives together in ministry and fellowship

Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTION For the last several Sundays, we have been seeing examples of great faith and discussing how such faith applies to our lives today. In the story of Jesus beckoning Peter to walk on water, we learned that great faith involves getting out of the boat. The story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Floating Axehead"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2007

based on 74 ratings

| 52,204 views

Simple three point outline on staying afloat in the ministry: 1.) I borrowed the Axe. 2.) I lost the Axe. And 3.) I found the Axe!

Title: "The Floating Axe Head" Introduction: Elisha’s school of the prophets was growing and now needed to be relocated and expanded. He asked his students for help in supplying the necessary building materials. Each student was to cut down a beam and bring it with him to the new construction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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