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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Spotting Godly Men (Part 1: Humility) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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    God makes us humble to exalt us like Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Three weeks ago, we explored in 1Peter 5 the heart of the job description of church elders. They are “shepherds,” looking out and caring for us through love, prayer, compassion and concern. We also learned they are “overseers,” a work which must be done without domineering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
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    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Saving Santa Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011
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    Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

    Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    In Humble Submission

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 25, 2012
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    When we find ourselves thinking that what we need is more, let’s commit to becoming less. Don’t submit to circumstances, but to the Lord who controls circumstances.

    In Humble Submission 05/01/10 PM 1 Peter 5:5 Introduction Living in this world does not come easy, everyone struggles. It should be of no surprise as Jesus Himself tells us that in this world we will have tribulations (troubles) in this life. But we often have a tendency to think that if we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shared Leadership Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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    God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

    The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Leader’s Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012
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    This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

    Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
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    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowering Leaders

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
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    Empowering leadership means putting the “church at large” back into the hands of the people. Elders are there to help govern and protect.

    Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
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    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shepherding The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

    SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Who Is The Church Boss?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010
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    A sermon about the role of the elders.

    Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,934 views

    A sermon examining the responsibilities of a shepherd.

    Excuse Me, While I Preach To Myself I Peter 5:1-5 In our local Baptist association it seems that there are always 5 to 10 churches who are without a pastor. When a pastor resigns, the church will form a "pastor search committee" This is a group of people who are given the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Standing Strong In God’s Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 19,605 views

    Standing strong in the Christian Life

    Standing Strong in God’s Grace - 1 Peter 5 August 24, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5. We want to finish up our study of the book of 1 Peter today. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational