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  • John Oscar avatar

    The Calling

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 22, 2017
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    God has a calling on everyone, and it's vital for our spiritual health and growth to discover that calling

    Scripture: 1 Tim 3:8-13 My calling- End of summer 1999 I was listening to a sermon on being a bondservant when God called me to the ministry with the words “Study to show yourself approved, and I will make you a minister to my people” Many of you have heard my testimony of my calling, but one part ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    So, You Want To E A Deacon

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 23, 2016
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     | 9,063 views

    This is a sermon for Deacon nomination Sunday at our church

    So, You Want To Be A Deacon Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13, (NLT) Intro: The story’s told of a long-winded preacher who had a member who fell asleep during every sermon. So the pastor said to his deacon, “Bob, I want you to take this long stick and use it to tap Brother John on the head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
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    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017
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    This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

    This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ted J. Smith avatar

    Godly Tools For Men

    Contributed by Ted J. Smith on Jun 23, 2016
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    There’s something both comforting and encouraging about tools. Tools can empower a man to do things he might not otherwise try to tackle. So today I want to look at a few of the essential tools God has provided for us guys.

    Good morning! It’s great to see all of you! I'm glad you chose to be with us this morning. Well, Happy Father's Day to all the men who are here today! Just last month we celebrated Mother's Day and today it’s fitting we acknowledge the contributions all the men here make to the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 20, 2014
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     | 6,122 views

    This message highlights a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Doug Knox, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Garry Gawrych, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    5 Character Qualifications For Deacons

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014
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    A sermon talking about church leadership especially deacons (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

    HoHum: The little church suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll tell you why," shouted Deacon Brown. "Our church ordered some pencils from you to be used in the pews." "Well, interrupted the dealer, "didn't you receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The Organization Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
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    This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

    INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Word study of family based on two greek words II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate principles to learn about the word "family" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:4 (Amplified Bible) He must rule his own hou

    I. EXORDIUM: Word study of family based on two greek words II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate principles to learn about the word "family" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:4 (Amplified Bible) He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Identity Crisis: Who Is This Man Of God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2013
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     | 8,156 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the role of Elders as the Spiritual leaders of the Church.

    Identity Crisis: Who is this Man of God? (Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Steward?) 1Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-22; 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Dorn Ridge June 09 and June 16, 2013 [Because of the length of this message, I divided it up preaching it over two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Tesatment Deacon Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 23, 2013
     | 5,859 views

    An overview of the Office fo Deacons within the church

    The New Testament Deacon 1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge, June 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have been looking at the roles of men and women in the church which has also brought us to look at Elders, and today at the office of deacons. 2.) The Bible refers to two offices of leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    How To Recognize A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,598 views

    Let’s examine two characteristics of spiritual maturity that should be seen by fellow believers.

    How to Recognize a Spiritual Leader 1 Timothy 3:1-13 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. This section of 1 Timothy is all about leadership! So much has been written about the subject of leadership, but you won’t find a greater handbook on leadership than God’s Word. • You ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,073 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

    A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Qualities Of An Effective Leader Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,185 views

    To be an effective leader people can trust, we must be above reproach in our marriages, minds and manner.

    The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free