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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,920 views

    A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

    Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Parents "Rewedding"

    Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    This was the service in honor of my parents 50th wedding annivesary where they renewed their vows.

    Who brings these two, who after fifty years want to declare that their only regret is that God has not promised fifty more but also that their greatest joy is being able to look forward to walking hand in hand for eternity? (in unison “We Do”) (Assume our positions on the platform) Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Sucession Planning In Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    Outline the importance and the elements of succession planning

    Succession Planning in Ministry Prov. 27:23ff; Eph. 4:11ff. Essence of Succession  Succession in ministry rests on the principles of Continuity and Progression.  It must be planned – it doesn’t just happen.  Success without a successor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007
     | 3,858 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

    A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Helping Others Overcome Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,400 views

    How do we balance Righteous Encouragement with Righteous Judgment. Taken from two teachings by Mike Bickle, IHOP.

    Introduction Two part series- based on two teaching- Mike Bickle. Helping Others Overcome by the Word of Our Testimony Righteous Judgment in a Culture of Honor We live in an age when the onslaught of the enemy against the people of God is growing more intense. If is important we understand- we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Having The Right Attitude Towards Your Pastor/Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 41,904 views

    Respect, imitate, pray for your church leaders; remunerate them well; how to handle accusations against leaders; warning not to rebel against leaders.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (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 you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    2 A Cup Of Coffee

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020
     | 3,641 views

    Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

    A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want It Back

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Dec 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,884 views

    Something is Missing in our church, our state, and our Nation. In the midst of a global pandemic, Something Greater is Missing and we need it back. Here are the five things we need back!!

    I Want it Back Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 18, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Read Text: This morning I want to minister to you on this idea, “I Want it Back.” There is one thing that we can be assured of. This message is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Builder Vs. Building Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,495 views

    Moses is the only man whose funeral God came down from Heaven to direct (Deut. 34:5-6)

    7/30/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #10 [2C2]: BUILDER VS. BUILDING (HEBREWS 3:3-4) Scripture: Hebrews 3:3-4 (NIV) Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 310 views

    Barnabas was a faithful leader, encourager, and missionary. His life teaches us the power of generosity, encouragement, and commitment to God's work.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF BARNABAS – ENCOURAGER AND COMPANION OF PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:36-37 "Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    #3 The Church Inbetween Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 454 views

    That’s the power of God … that’s the power of prayer! We are that church! Are you doing your part to live in that power? Are you praying?

    Review of “We are that Chruch” • A Power filled church • A Praying church … example of the power that comes through prayer. - In a recent study on divorce & marriage Dr. John Gottman found: ~ 50% of 1st marriages end in divorce ~ 78% of 2nd marriages end in divorce ~ Less than 1% of marriages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

    The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Get Up, Get Over It

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTION WITHIN THEM. THE VERY REAL POTENTIAL IS THAT WE CAN MAKE IT, THIS WILL BENEFIT US!

    GET OVER IT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Kings 19:9 -- 21 Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Overcoming The Critic

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

    OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ