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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Timothy Joins The Team! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2018
     | 5,410 views

    It takes more than leadership to built up the Kingdom of God, but good leaders can make a significant difference.

    Timothy Joins the Team! (Acts 16:1-5) 1. Joke: A not-too-bright lady was stuck in a snowstorm when she remembered her dad's advice: "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, wait until a snowplow drives by and then follow it." Eventually she saw a snowplow so she followed it along in her car. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Handle Conflict And Accountability Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 10, 2015
     | 4,864 views

    Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing them?

    How to Handle Conflict and Accountability 1 Timothy 5:19-21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Two of the most difficult issues in life are accountability and discipline (whether at home, work, or church). Yet they are so needed. But what is the right way to go about implementing ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025
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     | 900 views

    When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

    “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Of Double Honor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 65,818 views

    # 10 in series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how we are to honor those who serve in leadership of the local church.

    Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 10 The Office of Pastor 1Timothy 5:17-25 In our last study we examined the first part of chapter five (5:1-16). This part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praising The Worthy Lamb

    Contributed by Rev. Hank Griffin on Jul 15, 2016
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     | 8,001 views

    Praising The Worthy Lamb

    Praising The Worthy Lamb Rev. Hank F. Griffin There are many verses in Scripture that reference the word “praise”. Let us look at a few of those verses; and see some hindrances in our praises. We’ll also look at ways to praise Him. Psalm 150:6 (NKJV) Let everything that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Stewardship Of God's People: His Sheep

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
     | 2,759 views

    A look at the shepherding function in the local church. It is not just ordained pastors who have a responsibility. Every seasoned believer is part of this process.

    Stewardship of God’s Sheep; His People Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 15, 2006 Introduction As I began to prepare the message, the Holy Spirit moved me in a different direction. He showed me that within the life of each local church, there is another type of broad and overarching stewardship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are Your Prayers Answered?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
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     | 18,895 views

    Are all your prayers answered?

    James 5:16, 18; 1 Kings 18:41-46 A deacon had a parrot that said, “lets kiss, lets kiss.” The Pastor had a parrot that said, “lets pray, lets pray.” So the deacon asked the preacher if he could leave his parrot with the pastor to influence his parrot so that it wouldn’t say, “lets kiss . . . .” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    New Testament Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

    Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cooperation Needed

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on May 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,041 views

    The importance of the local church, the body of Christ to work together and use their gifts.

    Cooperation is needed in every part of our human body so it will function properly. Take for example the foot it has 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Walking up stairs requires the cooperation of 300 different muscles. The sense receptors in your foot let your brain know exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Mine A Double

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

    II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of The Church Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 2,410 views

    The Study Od The Church Of Jesus

    The Study Of The Church Of Jesus Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. As already noticed, Jesus went back to heaven just forty days after His resurrection. But His ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Avoid The Trap Of Popular Opinion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,291 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#1] AVOID THE TRAP OF POPULAR OPINION 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: * Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Leading God's Way

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    The right response to God’s call

    In a few moments, we are going to ordain and install new deacons and elders in our church. This is a very appropriate passage for this occasion. For this is a first passage in Luke of Jesus calling forth leadership – particular people to follow him in a specific way. And looking at Peter and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,725 views

    This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

    Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible