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(Section 6) Pastors Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, John 10:11, Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pastors

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

Defined, Responsibilities to sheep, Responsibility of the Sheep

PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-12 A. Defined 1. Pastor a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, John 10:11, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 10, 2019

There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up."

PENTECOST intro to Penitential rite— The Spirit sanctifies. There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up." If we don’t let air in or fan the embers or charcoal until they glow, no BBQ. 2 Timothy, Chapter 1 Verse 6 mentions: “That is why I am reminding you now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

When Christians Sin Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like St Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do?

Prelude How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do? Purpose: Let’s examine living in the light of God’s glory and an overcoming life versus the darkness of living in habitual sin. Plan: Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prevention & Cure Of Ebola Virus

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Aug 20, 2014

TTHE FEAR OF EBOLA VIRUS IS BECOMING SO ALARMING THAT CHRISTIANS ARE BEGINNING TO LOSS FAITH IN THE ABILITIES OF GOD TO CARE AND PROTECT HIS PEOPLE. THIS SERMON IS A CALRION CALL TO ALL CHRISTIANS TO RETURN TO GOD AND BELEIVE IN THE ABILITY OF GOD.

On a daily basis, every child of God makes a very important decision/choice - will I live in faith or in fear? These message is intended to help you understand the major significance of this one decision and give you the tools you need to choose wisely. Fear is something that does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Anglican

Thank God For The First Centuries Atheists

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 4, 2014

The Romans consider the Christians of their day to be Atheists. This sermon considers Polycarp and his stand.

Polycarp Quotes: “Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing there is unspeakable joy.” “He who raised Him [Jesus] from the dead will raise us, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved.” “The person that has love is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Supernatural Touch

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012

Exposing the benefits of our complete realiance on the power of Good

A Supernatural Touch Bishop David Ibeleme Ex. 4:1ff, 17, 20. We all need a supernatural touch if we are going to make it on earth.  Though we live in the world we are not of the world – Jn. 17; 2 Cor. 10:3-6.  We cannot function carnally.  The natural realm is limited ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2023

Love of God and neighbor protects us from stress

Several years ago, a radio station ran a contest. "Just for fun," they said, "when you wake up to the sound of 106 FM, call and tell us the first words you spoke when you rolled out of bed. If you're the third caller, you'll win $106." The first morning, a buoyant disc ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Recover Your Lost Moral Values

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jan 26, 2015

In our life moral values are important. Many have misplaced or lost their priceless ethics along the way and need to go back and recover them.

Sermon Beloved, I want you to meditate with me this morning on the words: recovering lost Moral values. Recovering lost Moral values. I’m sure that most of you would agree with me in making this affirmation that in this life if God allows you to wake up- before you go to bed, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

Dealing With The Silence Of God

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

prayer

INTRODUCTION I am not sure about all of you, but I know that there have been some times in my life where I have cried out to God … asking Him for some kind of answer … and NOTHING! NO response! NO answer! Just absolutely NOTHING! SILENCE!!! I have, at times, felt so let down … so hurt that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed To Caring ... Connected To Each Other

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Developing a Heart That Cares For One Another Beyond Words

INTRODUCTION There is nothing more important to us in this life than relationships … a relationship with our Savior … relationships with our friends … relationship with family … relationships in church … relationships! If there is something that I have noticed among teenagers it is this … they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Please Yourself

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Were King Of The Church

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

A boy in Sunday school.

A boy in Sunday school. He had been taught by his teacher for a number of years. She had a way of telling stories and she always ended by saying, "and the moral of the story is . . ." Eventually this Sunday school teacher stood down and a new teacher began. After a few weeks at the start of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Untangling Tongues Series

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Sep 19, 2002

Tongues - removiung the mystery - looking biblically

Untangling Tongues – No. 4 in the series on Kingdom power. 1 Cor 14 Spiritual Gifts – tools for the task of mission. Not something that we might enjoy for ourselves, but necessities for the challenge, task & opportunities that God has placed before us as His church. They are not rewards. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:27-28

Denomination: Baptist