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  • Steaven Snow avatar

    The Biblical Preacher

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,426 views

    A word study dealing with the Biblical 1) Qualifications 2) Calling and 3) Ministry of the pastor.

    The Biblical Preacher TEXT: I Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. I. His Qualifications (I Timothy 3:1-6) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Appears

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

    Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    This sermon helps pastors to look at their churches vision and see where you’re headed

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHURCHES VISION AND DOING IT PROV. 29:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,688 views

    My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

    "WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    A God Blessed Ministry

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    A message delivered to other pastors, noting the key ingredients necessary for a God-Blessed ministry.

    - Read Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. In 1st Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul says Jesus Christ came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,490 views

    There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

    Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    I Was Blind, But Now I See! Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    4th part of "A Purpose driven life" series by Pastor Gomez Sr.

    *Matthew 16:13-19 Mark 8:27?30; Luke 9:18?21 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?? So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.? He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shout! For The Lord Has Given You The City!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,278 views

    Pastor Gomez preached this sermon at Arca Evangelica in Brooksville Fl. for their seventh year anniversary.

    *Joshua 6:8-16 When Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven trumpets before the Lord went forward, blowing their trumpets, and the ark of the Lord’s covenant followed them. ?9? The armed guard marched ahead of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: In Search Of Truth

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,185 views

    This sermon is a pastoral response to not just The Da Vinci Code, but all areas of our life.

    Note: The first part of this sermon is actually a process that I went through this week in preparing for the message I had intended to preach about The Davinci Code. Process: Last week, after I announced in the late service in Junction that I would be preaching this week on “The Davinci Code” and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lessons From Joshua

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,119 views

    Sermon on the occasion of the induction of our new Senior Pastor. Looking at Joshua and his leadership.

    Lessons from Joshua – Joshua 1-8 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/4/07 am Well we’ve been anticipating this morning for a long time now haven’t we. It has been 10 months since Pastor Roger informed the Board that he was leaving. He’s been gone now for 4 months. So I want to thank you all for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    This Lamb Is Safe

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    Using Jesus’ Good Shepherd narrative, I’ve written a sermon for the death of a pastor.

    June, Cori, Steve, family and friends, we gather today not as we have gathered before. A few of us were just recently gathered at Clarence’s bedside as he was recovering from his recent heart attack. Some of us recently celebrated our Savior’s birth together as a family. Many of us congregated ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007
     | 4,011 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hero For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 4, 2010
     | 5,309 views

    World War I Chaplain Fighting MacKenzie, researched by Pastor Col Stringer

    Heroes from WWI, William “Fighting Mac” McKenzie (12/1869-26/7/1947) Pstor Col Stringer reveiled the Australian Heros to us by his research, today I share it with you. Who are your personal heroes? Who do you look up to/want to be like? Why did Aussies want to go to WWI? It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    (The Danger Of Complaining)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,598 views

    THESE MEMBERS OF THE WILDERNESS MISSIONARY CHURCH WHERE REV DR MOSES IS PASTOR ARE GUILTY OF COMPLAINING

    Numbers 11:1-3 (KJV) And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled ; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. [2] And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 11, 2015
     | 4,836 views

    God's plan is not a program. God's plan is man, and you are that man" - Pastor. Colton Wickramaratne

    * Some of the ideas presented have been adopted from other authors to help expand and explain the subject. Brian Money and Brian Love There is always a conflict between the two. One is Business orientated. One is Christian minded. And the strangest of all is that they are one and the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free