Sermons About Ministry
What Have We Learned
What have we learned since we began studying the 40 Days of Purpose? This is a recap to the 5 Purposes: Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, & Mission.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Why the Local Church? (Ephesians 4:11-16)
In God's design, the local church is to serve as 1) a place to hear God's word preached and applied in a systematic way; 2) a place to put our commitment to God, and to one another, into practice; 3) a context for us to mature; 4) a place to discover and practice our ministry and spiritual gifts with perspective and leadership; 5) a protection from doctrinal error; 6) a place to demonstrate the gospel; and 7) a place to preserve and cultivate the fruit of the gospel.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Because of the Resurrection
3 Points Great Ministry Challenging Ministry Opportunity to Ministry
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Sermon The Spirit Of God - Transfer Of Authority
Sermon "The Spirit Of God" (Part 5), God told Moses to "Lay Hands" on Joshua Imparting Transfer of Leadership Authority to be the "Set Man", The Shepherd over the Congregation who was to be "Obedient" to his Leading. Scriptures used are: Numbers 27:15-23, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Hebrews 13:7,17,24. Bloomsburg Community Church Sermons.
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Ministry Mindset
The church is called to minister to others. Part of loving others is serving them. The purpose of ministry is to edify others because serving is not to lift up ourselves, but those we serve. God gives us different gifts, but they are to bring one result. Through ministry to others I become more like Jesus, learn how to love others and carry out the plan of the Father.
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Sermon Vision 2008
Sermon "Vision" for 2008, The Transforming Power of God, God in and through Christ Jesus and The Holy Spirit is our Enabler and the Transformer of our Lives and Ministry for His Glory! Scriptures used are: 1 Timothy 1:12-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:17, Psalm 90:17. Bloomsburg Community Church Sermons.
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Leaders Unplugged - Dave Dussault
Northpoint elder Dave Dussault shares life and ministry at our monthly Band of Brothers breakfast. Enjoy.
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Transfiguration
This Sunday's emphasis will be Stewardship. Testimonies will be shared. Kendal Sherrill will call the congregation to a faithful commitment to be in ministry in the community and world. Mike Bumpus and Britany Sherer share their testimonies.
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Podcast #8: Interview with Hershael York, Part I
Podcast #8: Welcome to the Treasure The Word Podcast. In March of 2007, I interviewed Dr. Hershael York and his wife Tanya at the Buck Run Baptist Church, Frankfort, KY.
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The State of the Church
Looking back at 2007 and sharing vision for 2008. The sermon followed a retrospective video which can be seen here - http://anakin-redeemed.livejournal.com/13517.html
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Partners in Prayer--Leaders & Followers
I want you to see that prayers of faith are powerful tools we can use for God's glory. And, I want you to see that it is just as important for all church members to pray for their church leaders as it is for the church leaders to pray for the needs of their church members. This sermon contains three facts about prayer.
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The Romans: A Work of God (Romans 1:7-15)
Paul concludes his introduction to Romans with a more personal note. He reminds the Romans that they are loved by God and called by God -- that God's claim on their lives and His grace to them is their fundamental reality. Paul gives thanks to God for the Romans and their faith, reminding them that all they have is from God. Lastly, Paul communicates his longing to see the Romans and share in God's work among them. Paul is aware that God's claim on his life gives him the privilege and responsibility of preaching that gospel to the lost.
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The Purpose Driven Life (#5): Shaped to Serve God
We are shaped to serve God by serving others. Serving—also called ministry—is one of our five core purposes here on earth. Our SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences) will determine our ministry; our attitude and character our maturity. We need to learn to serve like Christ. That means being available, serving out of gratitude, and being faithful.
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A Well-Oiled Ministry Machine
The most powerful engines in the world are useless without the lubricating effect of high-quality oils, grease, or synthetic polymers. They would literally burn themselves up as the internal friction of the engine heated the motor to dangerous temperatures, and the engine seizes -- so too with the engine of ministry. Key Passage: 1 Peter 4:10
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Three Ministry Essentials
Ministry is often deemed to be a success by outward appearances such as a big building, a coffee shop, a prestigious pastor or a big budget. But one word sums up a faithful ministry, faithfulness. In this message Pastor Matt shows us three essentials for ministry.
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Ecclesiastes 2 :12-26
King Solomon had spent his life pursuing wisdom, pleasure and his work. He is now at the end of his life and realizing that where he has invested his life, and how he has defined himself has not provided him the true satisfaction he so longed for. Come listen as King Solomon begins to reflect on where this true satisfaction is found.
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CV 2007 - Peter Adam - Talk 3 - Ezekiel ch40-48
Ezekiel 40-48 provides an alternate perspective on reality with God at the centre as he returns to his temple, and the answer to the question of 'How can a holy God live among his people?' Ultimately, this vision is supremely fufilled through Jesus for us today, and implications for Christian ministry are drawn.
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CV 2007 - Peter Adam - Talk 2 - Ezekiel ch8-11
Ezekiel 8-11 Pastorally reveals idolatry at the heart of most human problems. These chapters reveal the reason and result of God leaving his sanctuary in Jerusalem, and exposes the danger of idolatry for us today.
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CV 2007 - Peter Adam - Talk 1 - Ezekiel ch1-3
Provides an overview of Ezekiel, and then focusses in on the question stemming from Ezekiel's awesome vision of God: 'How can a holy God live among his people without destroying them?'
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CV 2007 - Chris Joliffe - Talk 3 - Faith Alone - Psalm 32
Examines through Psalm 32 and Romans 3 how salvation can only be by faith alone, and then common ways justification by faith alone is confused today.
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CV 2007 - Chris Joliffe - Talk 2 - Grace Alone - Psalm 103
Unpacks the necessity of salvation by grace alone (as demonstrated in the life of Martin Luther), and his discovery of it through the Psalms and Romans. Implications are drawn for Christian ministry and God's glory.
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CV 2007 - Chris Joliffe - Talk 1 - Scipture Alone - Psalm 19
Psalm 19 proclaims God's general and specific revelation of himself to all the world through creation, and then - in a saving way - to those who hear his word. We then ask what the Reformation truth 'scripture alone' means for those who have never heard, and draw conclusions for Christian ministry.
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Soul Prosperity
We need to live in God’s righteousness, peace and joy on the inside all the time, not just cry out to God for it when we are in a crisis. Our soul is prospering when we are walking in step with Holy Spirit.
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Set Apart by the Holy Spirit
How does a man know if he should be ordained to the Gospel ministry? And how does a church know? This sermon presents the Biblical pattern, purpose and process of ordination. The Holy Spirit is at work in a man's personal desire to serve, in his period of preparation for ministry, and in the public confirmation of his call.
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The heart of the problem
What brings God more glory, giving joyfully out of our abundance or Christian fund raising to grease the wheels of the church?
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Gifted to Serve
For more on Vox Church, go to http://www.voxchurch.org. In John 13:3, it says that Jesus knew "that the Father had given all things into his hands." It is in this moment that Jesus reveals his true nature: a servant. Then he tells his disciples in v 14 "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet." Part of conforming to the image of Christ is becoming a servant of all. By serving, we find our identity more and more because it is how we were created to be. Moreover, we find healing and power for the journey ahead.
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The Personal Call
This is week three in a three week exposition of the CityView value of "Mission".
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Prayer, Word, Deed
Ghandi once said, "I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." In this passage in Mark 1.35-45, we see 3 aspects of Jesus' ministry - his rich prayer life, his unsettling gospel message, and his passionate care for the marginalized. And in the story of the leper's cleansing, Mark presents to us how we ought to come to Jesus - confessing our sin-sick hearts and putting ourselves at his mercy. And if we come to Jesus like the leper, we can begin to be healed, so that our lives more accurately reflect the ministry of Jesus.
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May Women be Deacons (Deaconesses)?
May women serve as deacons? If the role of deacons is determined biblically, yes. If the role of deacons is defined by baptist tradition (deacons serving as quasi-elders), no. Many roles in the church in which women currently serve are actually deacon positions.
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Walking Worthy . . . For Others (Ephesians 4:1 - 5:2)
We are to walk worthy of the calling that brought us from death and wrath to being a forgiven child of God. Overwhelmingly, Paul describes this manner of walking in terms of our relationships: we are to walk in unity, play our part in the body of Christ, and put on the new man -- which is itself described in terms of bringing grace and encouragement and grace to one another.
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Devoted to Prayer and the Word
This sermon identifies the Biblical priorities of the church: prayer and the Word of God. Prayer and the Word of God ought to consume the leadership and the people of the contemporary church just as they did in the early church. This sermon introduces the next 2 sermons; one with expanded focus on prayer, and the other on the Word.
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The Ministry That Changed Our World
This is the third Sunday in our current series "Experience Nativity", and today we consider again how the coming of Jesus changed our world. I meet many children and some adults that believe the manger scene in Bethlehem, where baby Jesus was born, is the very first appearance He made in this world. In the Gospel of John, the WORD, (JESUS) is uncreated. There never has been a time when He was not. He is the One who inhabits eternity. In the message this morning we will see where the story of Jesus really begins and how His ministry changed our world. ~ Pastor Mel
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Check Your Posture: A Message Regarding Ted Haggard
In this message from St. Paul's Collegiate Church (Storrs, CT), lead pastor Ben Dubow addressed the Ted Haggard scandal and discussed how Christians should respond.
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Messiah's Mission: Suffering, then Glory
Using two stories, Luke shows his readers just how easy it is to replace Jesus' agenda with our own, and attempt to evade suffering on the road to glory. But, kingdom power only flows when kingdom priorities are maintained. Following Jesus will mean suffering through life in a broken world, always held fast by the promise of heaven's glory.
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Stephen Owned It
The early church grew at an enormous pace. How did the church keep up with the growth and still care for everyone?
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Elijah - Part Two
After the “brook dried up”, his training was over, and he had to go into the “real world” of ministry, a new challenge.
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Engage
Part 6 of a six week sermon series titled Missio Dei. This series is a part of the CityView Basics set of messages.
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Power
Part 4 of a six week sermon series titled Missio Dei. This series is a part of the CityView Basics set of messages.
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