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  • T. W Jenkins avatar

    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
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     | 11,619 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
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     | 6,514 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Full Time Calling Of The Lord - Luke 5:4-11

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 7,163 views

    Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11

    Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11 Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he told Simon, "Push out into deep water, and lower your nets for a catch." Luke 5:5 Simon answered, "Master, we have worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I'll lower the nets." Luke 5:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Equipping God's People

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
     | 11,581 views

    In Ephesians 4, we learn of God's plan to equip his people for ministry through people who are called and equipped to do this wonderful task.

    Equipping God’s People (The people gifts of Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Of Moses And Aaron

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015
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     | 4,794 views

    To show that the LORD don't like disobedience at all even in the level of leadership - the spiritual and economical (financial) leaders of the local church.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you disobedient? No. Because I don't want to upset the LORD. I love the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:22 1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elders, Servants

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012
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    Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

    We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2018
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     | 9,674 views

    What are the characteristics of a good shepherd? Jesus sets the example.

    I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Today we will look at another one of the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel. The particular way that these two words are presented in the gospel are similar to the Greek translation of Exodus 3:14 for the name of Yahweh. We looked last week at “I AM the Door” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eleven Qualities That Will Help The Pastor's Wife In Her Ministry To Women In The Church

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 2, 2019
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     | 51,320 views

    This teaching message is for every pastor's wife and woman whose husband is in Christian ministry leadership. It reveals the qualities that they should have to be effective in church ministry alongside their spouses.

    This message is part of a series published in my book, "Lessons and Encouraging Words for Today's Christian Woman." It is a crucial message that I feel led to share, particularly with women in church and ministry leadership roles, particularly pastors' wives. Being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021
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     | 2,606 views

    What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

    Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Motivational Speakers Or Ministers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2022
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    We are not called to entertain and right exposition of the Word may cause some pain.

    1 Peter 4:11  If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  When I am in the Pulpit, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever You Lose On Earth Shall Be Loosed In Heaven Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
     | 4,990 views

    God will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth. We have the privilege to "lose on earth" when we meet certain conditions – We must obey God’s commandment completely, PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS ACTUAL DISOBEDIENCE.

    WHATEVER YOU LOSE ON EARTH SHALL BE LOOSED IN HEAVEN “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). “And straightway his ears were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tout Ce Que Tu DÉlieras Sur La Terre Sera DÉliÉ Dans Les Cieux Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
     | 1,770 views

    Dieu entendra les cieux, et ils entendront la terre. Nous avons le privilège de délier sur terre lorsque nous remplissons certaines conditions - Nous devons obéir complètement au commandement de Dieu, L'OBÉISSANCE PARTIELLE EST UNE RÉELLE DÉSOBÉISSANCE

    TOUT CE QUE TU DÉLIERAS SUR LA TERRE SERA DÉLIÉ DANS LES CIEUX "Et je te donnerai les clés du royaume des cieux : tout ce que tu lieras sur la terre sera lié dans les cieux, et tout ce que tu délieras sur la terre sera délié dans les cieux." ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Todo Lo Que Desates En La Tierra, QuedarÁ Desatado En Los Cielos Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
     | 3,486 views

    Dios escuchará a los cielos, y ellos escucharán a la tierra. Tenemos el privilegio de desatar en la tierra cuando cumplimos ciertas condiciones - Debemos obedecer el mandamiento de Dios completamente, la OBEDIENCIA PARCIAL ES DESOBEDIENCIA REAL.

    TODO LO QUE DESATES EN LA TIERRA, QUEDARÁ DESATADO EN LOS CIELOS "Y te daré las llaves del reino de los cielos; y todo lo que ates en la tierra, quedará atado en los cielos; y todo lo que desates en la tierra, quedará desatado en los cielos" (Mateo 16:19). "Y ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kahit Ano Ang Luwag Mo Sa Lupa Ay Malawag Sa Langit Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022
     | 2,149 views

    Diringgin ng Diyos ang langit, at diringgin nila ang lupa. Dapat nating ganap na sundin ang utos ng Diyos, bago tayo marinig ng Langit. PARIAL OBEDIENCE AY ACTUAL DISOBEDIENCE

    KAHIT ANO ANG LUWAG MO SA LUPA AY MALAWAG SA LANGIT “At ibibigay ko sa iyo ang mga susi ng kaharian ng langit: at anomang iyong talian sa lupa ay tatalian sa langit: at anomang iyong kalagan sa lupa ay kakalagan sa langit” ( Mateo 16:19 ). “At pagdaka'y nangabuksan ang kaniyang mga tainga, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,760 views

    Exploring the Relationship between Jesus as shepherd and humanity as sheep

    The Good Shepherd CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Gospel of John Series Scripture- John 10:1-21 Intro: Back when I first went into the reserves, I went out looking for a job. Unfortunately, my military job being an infantryman did not translate well into civilian culture. The only jobs I could find or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God