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  • The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022
     | 6,217 views

    Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

    Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

  • The Third Voice Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    Setting the vision for a new church

    The Third Voice Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’ve been married for twenty-three years. That’s not an admission of a problem, mind you-- It’s not like saying, “I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic.” No, I just mention it because it’s important background ...read more

  • Who's In Charge Here?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,169 views

    Christ is the Head of the Church.

    Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

  • Message In 1peter – Number 7 – Shepherding The Flock Of God – Message For Pastors, Ministers, Elders, Shepherds – 1peter 5:1-3 - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,121 views

    Where has church leadership failed? How should all pastors (shepherds) behave towards the flock of God? We look at Peter’s requirements for this high position. Remember the words “accountability to the Chief Shepherd”.

    MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 7 – SHEPHERDING THE FLOCK OF GOD – MESSAGE FOR PASTORS, MINISTERS, ELDERS, SHEPHERDS – 1Peter 5:1-3 - PART 1 [A]. SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD What grazier (rancher) would ever entrust his animals on agistment (feeding livestock at a designated location) to a farm ...read more

  • Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024
     | 826 views

    What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

  • Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,136 views

    To desire Godly wisdom is better than any treasure you can achieve on this earth.

    Godly Wisdom Proverbs 1and 2 Introduction- Well good morning everyone, it is good to be with you. I am going to ask you to put your thinking cap on right away this morning- Time is an indicator. (Watch gives us immediate time)It gives us a measure of how long we can do something. Even if ...read more

  • The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

    Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

  • An Outline Of Acts 20

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 8, 2023
     | 2,135 views

    Acts 20 has a summary of Paul's ministry in various places after he left Ephesus. His closing message to the elders of Ephesus is a masterpiece of a charge to church leaders anywhere.

    1 Paul’s journeys from Ephesus to Troas Text, Acts 20:1-6, KJV: 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 3 And ...read more

  • Kiss Of Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2022
     | 4,103 views

    The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people to arrest him

    The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people. The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas ...read more

  • Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

    We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

  • God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,262 views

    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

  • The Result

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017
     | 3,353 views

    Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

    December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

  • Matthew 7:1-6 Judge Ye Not Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,054 views

    Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not

    Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not Manuscript 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Who’s heard that before? It’s a well know verse from the Bible. It’s a well known saying of Jesus: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” But what does it mean? You know this ...read more

  • Dare To Discipline Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,300 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 2 of 5.

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) In Virginia several years ago, Elisa Kelly made what she thought was a smart parenting decision. Her son Ryan asked her to buy beer and wine for his 16th-birthday party at the family's home, promising that no one would leave until morning. Kelly agreed, and ...read more

  • Sharing His Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,945 views

    This morning our focus is on the Great Commission, given by the Master Fisher of Men.

    Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. Week after week, month after month, and year after year these who ...read more