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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
In God’s kingdom it’s how we handle our everyday lives, not whether or not we make a big splash, that truly matters.
Anybody remember the riots that broke out some years ago when Sony’s PlayStation 3 was scheduled for release? Nearly 400 people in Boston’s Copley Place mall overwhelmed mall security. Nearly a dozen police cruisers responded to the call. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crowd dispersed when ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, 1 Peter 5:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.
1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4
Is there any job description more important than for pastors? Peter lays it down for us.
1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2
The New Testament has three titles for pastors--each one pointing to a crucial part of his job description.
This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.
Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Este es un encargo para el joven que está por ser instalado como pastor de la iglesia.
Encarga al pastor: mantén el fin a la vista Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timoteo 4:7-8 1 Pedro 5:1-4 A principios de este mes, muchos de nosotros compartimos la alegría de ver los Juegos Olímpicos. Atletas de todo el mundo nos deslumbraron con su velocidad, su natación, su gimnasia, ...read more
Ito ay paniningil sa kabataan na malapit nang iluklok bilang pastor ng simbahan.
Singilin Sa Pastor—Panatilihing Nakikita ang Wakas Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timoteo 4:7-8 1 Pedro 5:1-4 Sa unang bahagi ng buwang ito, marami sa atin ang nagbahagi sa kagalakan ng panonood ng Olympics. Nasilaw kami ng mga atleta mula sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo sa kanilang bilis, sa kanilang ...read more
To execute the vision and to complete the mission, we need to have three life values as checklists, namely submission, humility and self-control or disciple.
1 Peter 5:1-11 “Our Daily Life Values” (THREE SECRETS TO THE SUCCESS) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today we will see “Our daily Life Values.” Today’s meditation is based on 1 Peter 5:1-11 such as ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance
Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance To the elders who are among you I exhort (call near to encourage & strengthen)… v. 1-4 A fellow elder, walking together, following Jesus, … a leader among equals. Dietrich Bonhoffer ...read more
Denomination: Foursquare
If you were called as a witness for Christ, what would you stay? Are you prepared to take the stand?
If you’re going to tell people about Christ, you have to make it personal. What better way than to tell people what you’ve seen and how it’s impacted you personally. Relating what you’ve experienced is at the heart of being a witness. Why is this so important? Because you’ve just made it ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Acts 1:8
Denomination: Other
Whether you believe yourself to be a good decision maker or have trouble picking out clothes in the morning. Know that God wants to help do the proper things in life.
The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 21:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Debemos ser oficiales que cumplan su responsabilidad, que vivan en santidad y sirvan bajo autoridad.
En una ocasión recuerdo haber estado platicando con una persona que me estaba hablando de sus aspiraciones de ser oficial de la iglesia. Tenía el deseo de servir a la iglesia desde esas posiciones, pero me aclaró su motivación personal: “Es que veo que ninguno de los oficiales ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4
To explore the role of spiritual shepherds in guiding the church and its members through their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of praying for these leaders, understanding their role, and submitting to their guidance.
Good morning, family. I'm so glad to see you all here today, ready to dive into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be talking about shepherds, and no, not the kind that watch over sheep in a physical field. We're talking about spiritual shepherds, those tasked with guiding us on our journey of ...read more
Topics: Church Leadership
El estímulo práctico de Pedro a la Iglesia dispersa… (~65 d.C.) – Humildad, firmeza y vigilancia
El estímulo práctico de Pedro a la Iglesia dispersa… (~65 d. C.) – Humildad, firmeza y vigilancia A los ancianos que están entre ustedes los exhorto (llamo para animarlos y fortalecerlos)… v. 1-4 Un anciano compañero, caminando juntos, siguiendo a Jesús, … un líder ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, James 4:7-8, John 10:10
Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment Introductory Remarks. 1. The first lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Appointment.” 2. We will consider the elders at Ephesus’ divine appointment. Paul reminded them: “To take heed ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4
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