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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014
     | 8,012 views

    God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,662 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,844 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Pastor’s Authority

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,609 views

    Bible truths about pastoral authority.

    THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY There are two things that we desire to cover here. First, we want to reinforce the scriptural authority of the pastorate and warn about the abuse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,027 views

    How to pray for you pastor to have the right words to say, and the boldness to say it.

    How Disheartened, Discouraged, Confused, Pastor Tom retreated to his aging min-van. The emergency meeting of the Administrative board had gone worse than he expected. “Something has to change,” blurted out Sister Mary, self appointed spokes person for the choir, “We have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Support Your Local Pastor...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,998 views

    This is an open letter to encourage people to see the man of God as the man of God and help support him...

    Dear FRIEND! HELP! DON’T ALLOW A MAN OF GOD TO DROWN... Many preachers have a crisis after years of ministry. Preachers are hurting and they do not know how to find relief. They may act strong before the people, but broken behind the scenes... I have been in ministry several years and there can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pastor Appreciation Day 2009

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 106 ratings
     | 131,389 views

    what separates a “MAN CALLED” & a “MAN DESIRING” the Ministry. A man "Desireing" can always quit, but a man "CALLED" can never get away from the call or the Ministry & feels fulfilled in life.

    “PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY” OCT. 11, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Pastor Appreciation Day!" Let me share with you a few things that affect a Pastor and his heart. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WILL “BREAK” A PASTOR’S SPIRIT! MURMURING will break a Pastor’s Spirit! DISCORD will break a Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

    Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Pastor's Christmas Wish List

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    Three Things A Pastor wants for His congregation

    Intro: we live in a world of lists. Grocery list, things to do list, radio stations have top ten lists. At Christmas time people put together their wish list. In the Bible we have a Pastoral wish list for his congregation. Today, I am going to make this my Christmas wish list for everyone here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    God Calls Pastors. Not Ceos

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    The Church is a Body, not a corporation.

    Acts 6:2-4 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Landreth avatar

    What Does A Pastor Do? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Landreth on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Here I am trying to get everyone to understand what each and everyone of our individual duties are. Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, Member.

    This morning we will be starting a short series on each and everyone’s responsibilities. Pastor’s– Deacon – Trustee’s – Committee Chairpersons - Members – everyone! Before we start Who Believes the Bible is the infallible Word of God? I ask you that, so if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andres C. Guevara Jr. avatar

    Duties Of The Church Toward The Pastor

    Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Oct 18, 2013
     | 23,776 views

    The great responsibilities of the church toward their Pastor

    DUTIES OF THE CHURCH TOWARD THE PASTOR I TIMOTHY 5:17-19 September 2, 2007, SUN a.m. Sometimes people has no knowledge and understanding of the fact that the church has a great responsibilities to the pastor since they thought that the pastor is God’s servants, only hired just to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Faithful Sayings In The Pastoral Epistles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    The "faithful sayings" are short succinct statements of belief, worthy of full acceptance by all. They are a trademark of the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus.

    THE FAITHFUL SAYINGS IN THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. The hymn book of the New Testament church was no doubt the Book of Psalms, thus establishing the continuity of worship from synagogue to church. However, there are hints in Paul’s writings of other formulae which may have been used in public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    How To Support Your Pastor

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,355 views

    How can members of a congregation best support their pastor?

    Pastoring isn’t for sissies. That’s why it’s important to a have a sense of call. If one doesn’t have a sense of God’s call to anchor them to the task, they will go adrift when the storms come. Part of the reason for those storms is that all hell is against the pastor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist