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  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Do You Qualify For Ministry?

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018
     | 5,533 views

    What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 34,005 views

    Includes vows taken by the men being ordained, vows by their wives, by the Elders and by the congregation in attendance.

    OPEN: Back in 1957 the 1st Brethren Church of Sarasota, Florida had a groundbreaking service. Ordinarily, a church will get a few shovels and certain people will turn over a few chunks of dirt. But recalling the words of Jesus, "Take my yoke upon you," this church decided to borrow an old one-horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 2,984 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    What's This All About?

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,007 views

    so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

    “What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Get Jesus Into The Boat

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022
     | 1,250 views

    Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

    Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Administration And Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,269 views

    The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

    Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    The Role Of Christian Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014
     | 11,867 views

    The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ.

    Title: The Leader’s Portrait Text: I Corinthians 4:1-5 Text: The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ. Life Question: What are the roles of Christian leaders that attract the church to Christ? INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Straight From The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017
     | 14,248 views

    In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Wise Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,047 views

    Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

    OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Landreth avatar

    What Does A Pastor Do? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Landreth on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    Here I am trying to get everyone to understand what each and everyone of our individual duties are. Pastor, Deacons, Trustees, Member.

    This morning we will be starting a short series on each and everyone’s responsibilities. Pastor’s– Deacon – Trustee’s – Committee Chairpersons - Members – everyone! Before we start Who Believes the Bible is the infallible Word of God? I ask you that, so if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Congregational Polity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011
     | 5,014 views

    Exploration of the congregational government in the apostolic church.

    “In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025
     | 494 views

    The Lord as our Shepherd means that we are never alone, never without provision, and never without protection. He provides, leads, protects, restores, and gives us eternal security.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." – Psalm 23:1 Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Hebrews 13:20-21, Revelation 7:17 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Guides The Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 210 views

    Every destiny is a divine journey that must be guided by God. The tragedies and errors many face today are because they have charted their own course without God's leading.

    THE GOD WHO GUIDES THE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; Psalm 37:23 INTRODUCTION: Destiny refers to God's predetermined plan and purpose for each individual. Every man is born with a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God