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  • Galen Hackman avatar

    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,215 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Scholars And Apostasy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 427 views

    You can be highly educated and still spiritually ignorant.

    Scholars and Apostasy Question: MY FIRST QUESTION IS ABOUT YOU ACTUALLY. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED A BIBLE SCHOLAR. I SEEN YOU HAVE A DOCTORS DEGREE IN BIBLE OR THEOLOGY, ARE YOU A SCHOLAR? MY NEXT QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DR. ______ LEAVING THE FAITH. HE WAS ONE OF THE TOP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    This message was a part of my annual report to the church that I pastor.

    Where are We Going? Matthew 9:35-38 Annual Church Conference April 18, 2004 What have we accomplished? The most important figure of the church is not how much money we bring in or what our morning worship attendance was but rather how many people we led into the Kingdom of Christ. Since November ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,928 views

    Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

    OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause Of Men

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    An exhortation to serve for the right reasons and in the right place.

    "Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause of Men" Gal 1:15-24 I get a little worried some times when I hear that a preacher has left a church because the "Lord led" him especially when it is to a bigger church. I cannot say that I have ever heard of the Lord leading a man to a smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations Of Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019
     | 3,690 views

    Discussing the leadership that exists within the church

    Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,214 views

    In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so.

    Sometimes the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the world’s greatest sermon. In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so. That was a little confusing. It is Jesus who preached the world’s greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Marching Orders

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    A sermon pointing out the wisdom of God after a popular pastor was moved unexpectedly by the denominational leadership, to the surprise of both the pastor and the Church

    Acts 8:4-8,26 13:1-4 The length of stays of Salvation Army officers in appointments has gradually increased over the years. In the early days it would just be a few months or weeks before they were moved again. William Booth even said at one time that no officer should stay in a corps for more ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Knowing How To Appreciate Yourself The Way God You

    Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,174 views

    This sermon was for the Pastor’s Appreciation of one my friends, Rev. John M. Taylor. Sr., a very sainted man of God.

    13 July 2003 Pentecost/Season after Pentecost “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139.14). Knowing How to Appreciate Yourself the way God made you 1. Knowing how to appreciate yourself the way God made ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Discipline Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 30, 2025
     | 226 views

    Pastor John teaches on the importance and power of being thankful

    THE DISCIPLINE OF THANKFULNESS 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Pastor John Oscar — CCCAG December 14th, 2025 ________________________________________ Introduction Good morning, church. I hope you had a blessed few weeks since Thanksgiving. This is a message I had originally for Thanksgiving, but instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,544 views

    A sermon examining the credentials of a true minister.

    THE CREDENTIALS OF THE APOSTLE PETER (Part 2 – His Message) II Peter 1:16-21 Recently a former top U.S. diplomat who once served as U.S ambassador was arrested and charged with being a foreign agent of Cuba. For over 40 years, Victor Manuel Rocha allegedly spied on behalf of Cuba’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,457 views

    The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

    AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Being A 24/7/52 Christian

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Sometimes in life we just need a little more understanding, insight, training. God’s word is the start.

    My brother-in-law was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds - he’s famous for two things: He was #2 on the all-time sports injury list behind the guy who sprained his eyelids blinking and for creating an international incident while going through customs – He’s a good ole boy from Texas who never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ricky Maye avatar

    New Year: A Second Chance For Leaders

    Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    The New Year presents us with a second chance to Give more, help more and love even more in such a tangable way.

    How would God start off the New Year? All of the churches I have had the pleasure of being a part of had the same tradition of either unveiling a new mission statement or slogan to start the year off with a new focus. Most of the time this usually is divided into reaching the world, community and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Sheherds, Sheep And The Good Shepherd"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,468 views

    A Sermon for Proper 11, Series B preached 7/22/2012 as a guest speaker at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Estherville, Iowa. Redeemer was in the midst of a pastoral vacancy at the time I preached this sermon.

    I found it rather interesting that out of all the Sundays I could have come to visit your congregation and share a message from God’s Word with you, it had to be this one. In the readings you just heard that were appointed for today, we are given word pictures of sheep and shepherds. I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran