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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Bad Shepherds

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 12, 2019
     | 5,062 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 23: 1 – 40

    Jeremiah 23: 1 – 40 Bad shepherds 1 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the LORD. 2 Therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It's Time To Move

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,905 views

    This was a turning point message for the church I’ve been Pastoring for 6 months. It’s time to move on with God.

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE I SAMUEL 16:1-13 • GOD HAS PLACES • GOD SOVEREIGNLY SELECTS SCENES AND SETTINGS IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE AND INITIATE HIS WILL • GOD IS GEOGRAPHICALLY STRATEGIC • HE CONNECTS HIMSELF TO MAN NOT ONLY THROUGH HISTORY, BUT ALSO THROUGH GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY • PLACES HOWEVER DO NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Charge To The Church (For Pastor Installation)

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 80,734 views

    A charge to the church as they install a new pastor in 2013

    1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Thing

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,909 views

    A New Thing - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE 1. Look Back and Appreciate! 2. Look Ahead and Anticipate! 3. Look within and Evaluate! SERMON BODY: Ill: • Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes; • Painted this picture - The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, • What you see on the screen is a 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Standing In Stubborn Thankfulness

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,717 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) How a spirit of thankfulness releases the burden of oppression and opens the heavens of provision.

    Standing in Stubborn Thankfulness Daniel 6:10 Video Clip - Give Thanks - 1 The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, ...read more

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    When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,357 views

    Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "a Resounding Tribute To Pastors.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 647 views

    Pastors equip the saints for the work of ministry and for building up the body of Christ. This involves guiding their flock to pursue their divine purpose, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission: empowering people to share the Gospel and live out their faith with passion and purpose.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 3:15) "Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." (Hebrews 13:17) “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,347 views

    Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

    The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Worship Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    You might never think of yourself as worshiping your pastor. But that's just what has happening in Corinth and it happens in churches all over the world to this day. What are the dangers, how to spot it, and how to avoid it are the subject of part two in

    It had been only 18 months since Paul left his newly formed church at Corinth. A trusted family had filled him in on what had happened to this fledgling body: fights, divisions, class envy, a return to paganism, and out and out sin. I picture Paul pulling his hair out and tearing his clothes as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

    Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Because Of Their Return To Bondage Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,648 views

    God requires believers to live holy lives because they are children of a holy God and desire to love and worship Him (Matt. 5.48 ).

    November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.a: Because of their Return to Bondage (4:8-11) Galatians 4.8-11 (KJV) 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overflowing With Joy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025
     | 898 views

    If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

    Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does God Expect Of His Pastors?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,171 views

    A look at God's complaints about Israel's shepherds and what that means for pastors today.

    OUTLINE: The Pastor Is God’s Representative, Right? There are a lot of Biblical references where God is displeased with pastors. - Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:1-4; Ezekiel 34:1-31; Matthew 23:1-39. What A Good Shepherd Looks Like: 1. The focus is on the sheep, not the pastor. - Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles McCall avatar

    A Pastor According To God's Own Heart

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 102 ratings
     | 170,632 views

    A God sent pastor is a pastor who is according to God’s own heart.

    Jeremiah 3 :12-15 Acts 20:28 Ephesians 4:11-13. Topic: A pastor according to God’s heart A question is being asked: What is a pastor according to God’s heart? Well, before we try to answer that question, let’s take the time out and define what a pastor is. Well according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 John

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,738 views

    How to Take Care of Pastors

    Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist