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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Overseeing The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,005 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

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    Special Honor For Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Compound Interest -- A Reproducing Ministry Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – review of what has gone before; How is it that Paul can now exhort Timothy to take on such a tremendous challenge? I. (:1) THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Final Requests Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kids Under Construction

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    Satan is trying to steal our children. We must bring them up to know the Lord.

    Kids Under Construction Scripture Reading: Psalm 144:10-15 Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephes. 6:4 [Living] And now a word to you parents. Don’t keep on scolding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems And Solutions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions

    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, I Hear You, Now Tell Me What To Do

    Contributed by Jason Sample on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    Hearing and responding to the voice of the Lord

    Lord, I hear you now tell me what to do. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Ø 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan and his amour bearer, listens to the voice of God and they immediately act!!! 1) Have a heart to receive what God will say. Untraditional, non-conventional you must be ready to do what God has for you to do. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Levels Of Persuasive Power In The Presentation Of The Gospel - Acts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26 On the vertical scale we want to look into the levels of how people speak about the case studies. While some people may speak with a high level of emotional involvement others may speak with a detached sense of calm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,429 views

    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking The Truth

    Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    In a world filled with falsehood, we as believers not only need to recognize the truth, but know it, stand on it and speak it.

    Speaking the Truth Ephesians 4:11-16 By way of introduction, here are four scriptures that deal with the truth: John 8:32 (The truth will set us free) John 14:6 (Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life...") John 17:17 (Jesus prayed in the garden, "Sanctify them with Your word. Your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,272 views

    Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

    Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist