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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

    I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Nurturing Your Next Pastor

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024
     | 2,309 views

    Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

    It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Paul writes a letter to his his protégé, young Timothy.

    EXTERNALS… if we’re not careful, in our worship and in our fellowship and in our friendships and EVEN in the church… • We’ll focus on externals. What are you wearing? What are you doing? Why aren’t you? Why can’t you? What’s going on? • It so quickly takes us way from love & grace. Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Good Minister” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,080 views

    To be so nourished and fed in God’s Word so you can instruct, lead, and guide the flock as a pastor.

    1. Remember, we’re studying through a note that was written from the aged, the seasoned, a mature Apostle Paul. a. To the young, growing, maturing protégé Timothy. 1 Tim. 3.14-15 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Though I Be Absent

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 22, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Pre-Vacation Message. Paul shows the church how to follow God and not man. We should see a summer surge, not a summer slump. No more, "When the cat’s away the mice will play!" Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

    THOUGH I BE ABSENT Col. 2; Phil. 2; I Cor. 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThoughIBeAbsent.html One of the Apostle Paul’s greatest joys was to hear about one of his churches continuing to grow and serve God…one of his deepest fears was that they would backslide in his absence. Col. 2: 5 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 9,262 views

    The church should pray regularly for their pastor

    By Joseph Bunce BCNM Executive Director I heard the story about a pastor shaking hands with the folks at the back door one Sunday morning after church. A little boy came by and gave the pastor a dollar. The pastor said, “Thank you very much, but what is this for?” The boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Reflections From An Old Pastor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2025
     | 81 views

    This message was preached to students at a Legacy Ministry College chapel service. Dr. Tow shares his reflections from 40+ years of pastoring. He shares "5 Things I'm Glad I Did" and "5 Things I Wish I Had Done.

    Welcome to Legacy Ministry Chapel. For those of you who do not know me, I am a Legacy Ministry College board member and have served on the Legacy Ministry faculty. I have been a pastor for over 40 years and am currently teaching doctoral students at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Qualifications For Elders Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,469 views

    Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

    For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

    THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,751 views

    Pastor John explores the heart of Paul and how it applies to the modern-day pastor, and to the believer.

    Pastor’s Heart CCCAG, March 16th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3 Introduction: As we have finished the first chapter of Colossians we learned a lot about Jesus, what He means for you and I, and how He can help us live victorious lives that bring the light of the Gospel to everyone around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,746 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John MacArthur avatar

    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josue Martinez avatar

    El Pastor Y Su Trabajo

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Sep 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,905 views

    ¿Cuál es trabajo del pastor? ¿Cuál es la obligación de la iglesia para con su pastor? este sermón es perfecto para la instalación de un pastor en una nueva iglesia

    EL PASTOR Y SU TRABAJO John Fletcher es famoso por promover “La ética situacional”; habla mucho de la libertad y responsabilidad de la persona… basadas en el amor fraternal entre los hombres… “los 10 mandamientos ya no funcionan, están fuera de nuestro ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Cotie avatar

    Ordination Charge For Pastoral Service

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 430 ratings
     | 61,425 views

    Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister.

    Ordination Charge for Pastoral Service 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Intro: Paul charges Timothy to do several things as a faithful minister in 2nd Timothy 4:1-5. This is my charge to you also. Core: Always preach God’s word, always be ready carry the message and understand hardships will come in service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist