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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007
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     | 17,635 views

    A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

    Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Our Call

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,372 views

    Who would want to pastor the church at Corinth?

    Living our Call 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 We all wish our churches were perfect. We all wish we were perfect. We often get discouraged by the failure to reflect Christ. We see our failings at every level and wonder when we will be the Church and when we will be true Christians. We tend to think of Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leadership Transition

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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     | 37,619 views

    Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

    Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prayer Changes Things And Us!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,940 views

    Sometimes, we have to put feet to our prayers and go after what we’ve asked for.

    Proverbs 15:8- “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.” In his book Invitation to a Journey, Robert Mulholland writes, “Prayer is the act by which the people of God become incorporated into the presence and action ...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
     | 3,581 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

  • Harold Simpson avatar

    Knowing How To Appreciate Yourself The Way God You

    Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    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

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    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,002 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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    We’re All In This Together Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020
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     | 11,551 views

    When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

    These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Do Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 27, 2010
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    Biblical advice for the church from a departing pastor

    What Should We Do Now? Philippians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: *I was saved through the ministry of this church in 1975, and after answering God’s call to the ministry, I returned to serve as associate pastor from 1983-1992. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danger In The Water

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 2,745 views

    First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

    I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024
     | 335 views

    Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

    Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,889 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    We Were Made To Thrive Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,190 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father. I kept some of the messages to share even after my Father passed way.

    We Were Made to Thrive Acts 20:22-25 Some think being a Christian means living a life as boring as watching paint dry and I’ve known some pretty boring Christians but it’s because they haven’t experienced the Christian life the way God intended it. God never intended for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Vengeance According To Scripture

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

    Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Kind Of Fruit Are You Bearing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
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     | 11,225 views

    What kind of fruit do you bear? How much fruit do you bear? You will reap the harvest that you sow... SOW WISELY...

    WHAT KIND OF FRUIT ARE YOU BEARING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: My first two years of high school my Dad pastored a church in Jellico, Tennessee. I loved Jellico so much. The Garden Club was offering a $50 prize to the prettiest yard in Jellico. My Dad decided the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God