Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2008
Pastoral Appreciation
Pastors are very thankful to the Lord for every worker that God has given to the church of Jesus Christ. There is no greater blessing than to see obedient Christians exercise their gifts under the guidance of agape love. Whether it be the gift of helps, administration,
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"No sermon is of any value, or likely to be useful, which has not the three Rs in it: ruin by the fall, redemption by
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Contributed by David Tack on Jul 30, 2009
A surgeon may take a man’s life into his hands and perform a most delicate operation on his brain. But that is nothing compared to a pastor, who has people’s spiritual well-being in his hands. It is the difference, not just a
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Baptist
But the choice of celibacy has first and foremost a nuptial meaning, . . .a profound identification with the heart of Christ, the Bridegroom who gives his life for his Bride. . .Priestly celibacy lived with maturity, joy
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Catholic
Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 3, 2001
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A Methodist pastor says to a Baptist pastor, “If I immerse somebody just up to his ankles, it that enough?” “No,” answers the Baptist. “How about up to his knees?” “Nope.” “How about up to his shoulders?” “No sir!” “You mean I’ve got to get the water over the top of his head?” “That’s
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2006
Pastor’s Bible Preference: A poll of pastors conducted by Ellison Research, finds 31% prefer the NIV, 23% --KJV, 14%--NRSV, 13%--NKJV, and 10%--NASV. Pastors of small churches, over age 60 and in the South tend to favor the KJV. The NIV is strongest in the Midwest and West, while the NRSV scored
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Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 16, 2001
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On Christmas afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, "Boy! Am I ever tried." Her husband looked over at her & said, "I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, & give a total of five sermons. Why
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Baptist
PASTORS AND FRIENDS
Years back, a minister friend of mine made this comment in a Preacher’s Meeting. He said, "I’m sure you all know by now that none of us can afford the luxury of having friends in the churches we serve. We must remain aloof in order to protect ourselves from all kinds of
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2013
THE PASTOR FROM KENYA
Ramez Attalah, general director at The Bible Society of Egypt, attended an international conference or Christian leaders in 1974. He was thrilled to be with top-notch leaders from around the globe—sharing and reading interesting papers on important subjects--but the most
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Nazarene
Contributed by Matthew Rings on Oct 17, 2012
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STONING THE PASTOR
I bought some small rubber rocks from DC Works and put them on the chairs before people came into the room. As I opened the message, I asked them if I said anything that was blasphemous if they would stone me. I told them not to be shy and to let me have it. I then introduced
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Sermon Central on May 2, 2001
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While flyling home from a pastor’s conference I was getting in my seat buckling in and getting ready for the push back from the gate and taxi. I was reading a very interesting article in a business magazine when the flight attendant began to speak. Good morning ladies and gentelman welcome aboard
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Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 13, 2008
I asked a pastor friend who is native pastor from India, "What do people in India think about America?" Because many people in the world truly despise us. So I asked him. He said, “People in India think America is heaven on the Earth.” Wow, what an indictment, I thought. They look at us and see
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Pentecostal
Contributed by John Perry on Aug 17, 2010
*** Letter Coral got from another pastor’s wife one day. She was writing my wife a note in a card telling her what was happening in life for her. At the end of the note she concluded by saying ..... “Well, the baby is in his high chair, his dirty nappy needs changing, he’s got food all over his
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jul 15, 2015
The Pastor’s Wife
A Tribute to an Outstanding Woman
She serves in a lofty position not sought by in her life;
having fallen in love with a ministry man,
she became a pastor’s wife.
She gave her life to Jesus, to share the Gospel Light,
to make both God and her husband proud—
happy being the
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Baptist