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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Five-Fold Ministry Defined

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,408 views

    Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" The work of the Five-Fold Ministry is to achieve this objective.

    Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

    This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Of Today

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    There is nothing in your past...or future...so heinous, that God cannot forgive a repentant heart.

    “It’s not what’s happening today that drags a man down. It’s remorse over what happened yesterday, and dread of tomorrow.” - man to bartender on Perry Mason episode. Think about that statement for a moment. There is really a lot of truth in it, you know. Man is basically a fighter. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

    I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    God's Holy Angels (Pt.2)

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    Who is the Angel of the LORD? Join Pastor Steve for Part 2 in "God’s Holy Angels."

    This morning we are continuing our study on "God’s Holy Angels." We have already looked at their existence, definitions, number and nature. Today we are going to look at their classification. But before we look at their classification, I want to focus your attention on one special angel in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 194 ratings
     | 71,207 views

    An Easter Sunrise Service sermon inspired by the devotional book, "Morning Manna" by Pastor Steve Gaines

    “He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen” Matthew 28:6 OPENING JOKE: A little girl was asked by her Sunday school teacher, “What is today?” “Easter” she said confidently. “What happened on Easter”, asked the teacher? She replied, “Jesus came out of the tomb…and if He sees His shadow He goes back in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Living In Their World Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,567 views

    In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

    December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Vision

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,450 views

    This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

    Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everybody Needs A Nathan

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

    I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Don't Muzzle The Ox

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ.

    Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in the 5 fold ministry that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ. Our text is dealing with the students ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Finley avatar

    A Testimony That Pleases God

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009
     | 4,574 views

    Outline used for Funeral of Pastor Friend, with some modifications and then preached the next Sunday AM Service.

    A TESTIMONY THAT PLEASES GOD 9/20/09 Hebrews 11:5 A. CLEAR TESTIMONY 1. Salvation Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. a. Singularity of salvation Neither is there salvation in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Warren avatar

    Avoiding Personal Burnout

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 161,920 views

    Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Farewell

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 41,160 views

    This was my final sermon at Michigan Heights Baptist Church after 10 wonderful years as their Pastor.

    Introduction: Today is my last Sunday as your Pastor, and I want to offer my farewell sermon based on the farewell that Paul gave to the leaders from the Church at Ephesus. I. The Past (17-21) 17Now from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18And when they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Demola avatar

    Under The Blood

    Contributed by David Demola on May 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,193 views

    Pastor Demola speaks of the authority available to Christians when they’re washed in the blood of Jesus.

    Last week I read several verses to you from the Book of Revelation--Revelation, chapter 1, verses 5 and 6, and Revelation, chapter 5, verses 9 and 10; that because of the blood of Jesus, we have been made kings and priests unto God. I talked to you about what a king should do. A king has absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Courage In The Midst Of Change

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,722 views

    A sermon preached in first service as senior pastor at a church where I had been assistant

    The Duke of Cambridge said in the late 1800’s, “Any change, at any time, for any reason, is to be deplored.” Change is one of those things that none of us are really comfortable with. Many people, if they had their choice, would choose to keep everything the same. It’s comfortable. It gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness