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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.

    God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Endurance Under Stress Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,055 views

    Does coming to Christ mean the end of suffering? Sorry, no it does not. To this, suffering, you were called. Christ suffered and left an example of suffering. We have great verses in 21-25 about what Christ’s death on the cross means. Christ suffered for you.

    It was one of those dramatic stories. The town ruffian named Big Joe became a Christian. After all the noses he had broken, black eyes he had given the meanest toughest man in town accepts Christ and becomes a changed man. Now instead of a violent temper he endured patiently, even under stress. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025
     | 192 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 23 - Call No Man Father

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
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    And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9 Leaving a Presbyterian Church today at the end of the service we sang 3 amens, which is typical in many reformed churches dating back to the time ...

    And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. - Matthew 23:9 Leaving a Presbyterian Church today at the end of the service we sang 3 amens, which is typical in many reformed churches dating back to the times of Luther, Calvin and others. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Modern Thinking Of Submitting To Authority

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 2,805 views

    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels ..

    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels of authority are also not respected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Word From Your Pilot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 71 ratings
     | 48,221 views

    We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

    OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,694 views

    When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

    Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Congregational Polity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2011
     | 4,877 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

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    The Church Christ Is Building #3

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,542 views

    This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

    SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,387 views

    The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

    SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Still Does Count Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,414 views

    Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

    Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025
     | 157 views

    Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

    The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025
     | 237 views

    After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

    The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pastors - Their Biblical Calling

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jul 16, 2016
     | 6,270 views

    Let us now examine the most Biblically undefined office, the Pastor. This office over many years of church history has been run down, despised, overlooked, traditionalized, glorified, idolized, and even cherished, but always misunderstood.

    Pastors “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.” Ephesians 4:11 Let us now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal