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  • David Owens avatar

    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Motivation By Example Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

    Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lampstand Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The ¡§Spirit of Wisdom¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Understanding¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Counsel¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Might¡¨, ¡§Spirit of Knowledge¡¨, & ¡§Spirit of the Fear of t

    Pastor Larry Stockstill made a statement the other day in the daily devotional that triggered this message. "Like the six branches of the lampstand in the tabernacle, there are six facets of the Holy Spirit’s character." That is what we are going to dive into for a few minutes this morning in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,568 views

    The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

    Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership In The Community Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,840 views

    A sermon on leadership (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 277- 287)

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them. Do you have a role model? "What's a role model?" you might be asking? Well, a role model is a person that you respect, admire, and want to be like in some way. It might be a famous person such as a great athlete or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Good Shepherd.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2021
     | 2,860 views

    'How to Be a Good Shepherd' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 1-4 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The reason for having elders (vs 1) • The responsibility of elders (vs 2-3) • The reward of the elders (vs 4) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I like the story of the shepherd woke up one afternoon having enjoyed a deep sleep, • Realising the situation, he panicked in case somebody had ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Treat Church Members Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    # 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Hope Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,694 views

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    For literally thousands of years, perhaps longer, Christians have faced attempts by those outside the faith, or those with little understanding of the Christian gospel, to make the grace of God only partially sufficient for salvation. As Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What In The World Are We Going To Do?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

    What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disappointments: God’s Blessings In Disguise

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2014
     | 15,139 views

    Peter decided to replace Judas as apostle. Matthias "won" & Joseph "lost" when the lots were cast. This must have been an great disappointment to Joseph. This sermon examines if Peter did the right thing, but focuses on how to handle disappointment.

    Disappointments: God’s Blessings in Disguise Chuck Sligh TEXT: Just after Jesus ascended into heaven in Acts 1:9-11, we read, beginning in verses 14-26 – “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,893 views

    To establish that the “mystery of godliness” is manifested in the church through its saints, foundation, and founder, the only begotten Son of God. This lesson deals with the “truth, which is after godliness.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Christian's Behavior 2. Regarding the Church's Buttress 3. Regarding Christ the Only-Begotten Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss a portion of Paul's first letter to Timothy. This letter has been described by biblical historians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,085 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Leaders' Reputation - (Part 4 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    1. Above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2 This phrase serves as a general summary of all the character qualities a leader should have. The Greek word describes a garment without any "folds." When applied to personal character, it means that leader must be free from any secret or hidden pockets of sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Elder Is A Man

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Elders are not models of perfection, yet the church does have a responsibility towards them.

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 3, 2000 John Dobbs AN ELDER IS A MAN Introduction: There is no doubt that to be an elder is to be in a position of great influence, great responsibility, with great demands. It isn’t just any man who is willing to serve in this way. It isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Home And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,883 views

    A Sermon on the dangers of Divorce and the importance of the Home.

    THE HOME DIVORCE-PART I Eph. 5:22--I Pet. 3:1-7 1. The Home is the seat of Revival---If it fails, it is because we have too often, Husbands and Wives that are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. a. The Bible says, “a house divided against itself shall not stand.” 2. It is important that our homes be right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist