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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Who's Leading You? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,206 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of and the characteristics of spiritual leadership so that we will mature and not be described as Ephesians 4:14 & 15.

    Who’s Leading You? Acts 20:17-38 September 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] A bumper sticker reads: “Don’t follow me. I’m lost too.” Motion does not always mean purpose. Be very careful if you follow the crowd, for they may not know where they are going. B. Ephesians 4:14-15 (NIV), Then we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Truth And The Whole Truth

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,241 views

    Paul talks about the ministry.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Years ago that very question was discussed at a Christian leadership conference. Some of the participants argued that Christianity is unique in teaching that God became man. But someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Farewell

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,927 views

    This is a farelwell sermon to the faithful and loving people of Perche. A challenge to ministry and encouragement of love. Using the Apostles farewell to the Ephesian church.

    Intro: What can be said that is adequate in a farewell sermon? There are not enough words of thanks or enough words of love that I could share. However I will try my best to leave you with these last words of challenge, encouragement and love. We find as we study the New testament that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 21,271 views

    Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

    This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.

    God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

    Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    Let’s think about how Paul was going to leave this world and how this applies to our exiting this world. 1- He wanted to exit while serving the Lord 2- He wanted to exit while preaching strongly 3- He wanted to exit while compelled by God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was an elderly man at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He stumbled down the stairs and crawled into the kitchen where his wife was busy baking cookies. With his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Found Difficult And Not Tried

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,744 views

    Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

    Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Paul's Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

    I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

    Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With No Regrets Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,621 views

    You can have a life free from regret as you faithfully serve Jesus from this day forward.

    Living with No Regrets Acts 20:13 – 27 Intro: Most of us have some things in our lives that we would change if we could. If we could just snap our fingers and change some things about ourselves, most of us would start snapping. I know there are some things in my past that I am not very proud of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    A Fixed Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    What is, how to obtain, and the benefits of a heart fixed on God.

    Introduction: Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways A Double Mind person is: - One that is distracted between the alternate feelings of faith and distrust - Double souled, always pulled two ways. One set of desires for heavenly things and another set of desires for worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Farewell

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 41,266 views

    This was my final sermon at Michigan Heights Baptist Church after 10 wonderful years as their Pastor.

    Introduction: Today is my last Sunday as your Pastor, and I want to offer my farewell sermon based on the farewell that Paul gave to the leaders from the Church at Ephesus. I. The Past (17-21) 17Now from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18And when they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be A Model Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

    I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How To Leave A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,729 views

    In this message the example of Paul is used to show us how we can leave a legacy of faith to those who come behind us

    INTRODUCTION * Think of the people who’ve made a lasting impact on your life (i.e., grandparent, teacher, close friend, etc.) * Why we remember them: they made a significant impression upon us and did something that changed our lives - they left a legacy * We’re always thankful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist