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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Leading And Following Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015
     | 12,678 views

    Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

    Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revisit Your Ministry

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013
     | 9,305 views

    Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

    Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012
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     | 3,007 views

    2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Men Are Not Intimidated By Gifted Women..

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women..

    Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women. 1. The Bible endorses women in leadership. Paul’s first epistle to Timothy seems to limit women’s roles in leadership (see 1 Tim. 2:12). Yet Paul also gushed with praise for the women who served with him as co-laborers—women such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Be A Godly Father / Father's Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 19, 2017
    based on 12 ratings
     | 27,517 views

    Dr. James Dobson, states, "Good fathers are made, not born." Then he goes on to suggest three specific things that a father should incorporate into their lives. Let us look to our Heavenly Father, the perfect Father. Updated June 2022.

    A young woman ... brought her fiancé home ... to meet her parents. After dinner, .... her mother asked the father to find out about the young man, ...... so, ... the father invited the fiancée into his study ... for a drink. "So, ... what are your plans?" ... the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018
     | 11,471 views

    The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

    THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 1 Of 9: The Purpose Of Prophecy Is To Build Up, Encourage And Comfort Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 36,756 views

    The end purpose of all true prophecy is to build up, to admonish, and to encourage the people of Cod. Anything, that is not directed to this end is not true prophecy.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ministry Under The Microscope

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

    Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 2,828 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 1,771 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nakuha Ito Ng Diyos—kapag Aalis Ang Isang Pastor

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,308 views

    Ipinagdiriwang ng sermon na ito ang isang paglipat kapag ang isang pastor ay umalis sa isang kongregasyon at parehong may pananampalataya para sa kanilang kinabukasan bilang isang pinuno at bilang isang kongregasyon.

    Nakuha Ito ng Diyos—Kapag Aalis ang Isang Pastor Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Sabi nga, ang tanging may gusto ng pagbabago ay isang sanggol na may maduming lampin. Ang pagbabago ay nangangahulugan na ang isang paglipat ay ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025
     | 287 views

    Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

    "He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Feast Of Trumpets

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,448 views

    A message from Pastor Pat and Pastor Dana that focuses on the prophetic significance of the Feast of Trumpets

    Pat: Those of you who have been with us this entire year will remember that we’ve been taking some time out of our continuing sermon series at the appropriate times of the year to examine the Jewish Feasts and how they are fulfilled by Jesus. We began in the spring and saw how Jesus fulfilled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called Out To Serve”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 6, 2022
     | 2,462 views

    . Summary: To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and growth in the local church,

    Summary: To challenge the hearers to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example. To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,586 views

    Words can build up or tear down

    Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist