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  • John Oscar avatar

    Discipleship- The Goal Of The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 3, 2024
     | 1,582 views

    Pastor John teaches about the true goal of evangelism- disciples, not just converts.

    The Goal of the Great Commission CCCAG 3-3-24 Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 4:14-20 Let me ask everybody a quick question- how many of you have ever had to buy a gift for a child? Almost everybody here As a new parent you check out toys for safety, quality and if they'll hold up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Humility In Serving Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 157 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 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: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018
     | 7,589 views

    Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

    Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
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     | 3,033 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Sweet Life

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    There are plenty of doors for us to choose from, with only one leading to the sweet life.

    Living The Sweet Life John 10:9-11 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Today there will be enough Peeps ate that if all lined up end to end, they would circle the planet. (That’s a lot of marshmellow!) 1 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    This message was a part of my annual report to the church that I pastor.

    Where are We Going? Matthew 9:35-38 Annual Church Conference April 18, 2004 What have we accomplished? The most important figure of the church is not how much money we bring in or what our morning worship attendance was but rather how many people we led into the Kingdom of Christ. Since November ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Monte Brown avatar

    God Has Called You

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,292 views

    A message to pastors to remind them that God has called them.

    September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: 3. It was on May 10, 1968, when God called me to surrender my life to him and be part of the family of God. My life was forever changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Open Door Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,830 views

    This is one of three sermons from my respected pastors series.

    AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-8 My brothers and my sisters, this week’s Respected Pastors Series sermon by Pastor Maxwell Washington of St Matthews Baptist Church turns our attention to the book of Revelation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Lessons In Leadership Pt1

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,384 views

    The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

    Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,650 views

    A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

    INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Pozza avatar

    Remembering Reggie Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    The remembrance service for a pastor that passed away after a fight with cancer.

    Reginald Bailey Funeral 1. Prelude – Anointed Gates Praise Band 2. Processional a. Family members march into the sanctuary 3. Welcome – Larry A. Pozza a. I would like to welcome you this morning to the memorial service of Reginald Dwayne Bailey affectionately known as Pastor Reggie. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    This is a study of the beloved pastoral, the 23rd Psalm verse one

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23:1 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This is a statement that so graciously moves with time and I thank God that it indeed does. Where would those of us who are little dumb sheep be without our dear Shepherd? We will be looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Colin Bain avatar

    The Weeping Prophet

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,191 views

    Describes and contrasts the hearts of the Pastor, the People and God, leading to reconciliation.

    Heart of the matter Have you ever tried to buy something in an electronics store recently? I don’t know which training program they are using, but it seem that they work on the principle that if the salesman talks long enough about stuff the customer doesn’t care about, then the customer buys ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army