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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,642 views

    The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

    In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,437 views

    A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

    What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,675 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010
     | 3,892 views

    Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

    The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Whatever Happened To The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    I have a little problem with preaching that excludes the name of Jesus

    Intro: there are a lot of name droppers in the Christian world today, every time I hear a professed Christian in the media, they are saying what God has done in their lives or church. Today, in this audience there are people who cheer for Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida—what if someone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    American Horror Story: The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,235 views

    In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

    Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Las Ovejas Reconocen La Voz Del Pastor

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2018
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     | 4,739 views

    Los antiguos pastores conocían a sus ovejas por nombre, conocían las costumbres de cada una, sus peculiaridades, sus marcas, sus características, tendencias y comportamientos.

    Cuarto Domingo de Pascua B En su libro sobre extrañas historias sobre animales, Ian Simmons habla de un grupo de pastores chinos que enfrentaron serias dificultad cuando a su gran rebaño de ovejas se les ocurrió saltar a un lago de 5 pies de profundidad. Veinte pastores trabajaron tres horas para ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Your Hero Becomes A Zero Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 5,514 views

    Malachi is declaring how bad leadership causes “bad” fellowship. (The priesthood had spoiled and corrupted a nation.) Spiritual leaders must accept the responsibility of the call to live holy lives.

    “When Your Hero Becomes a Zero” Malachi Series Pt. 4 July 7, 2013 Introduction A In Malachi, the first group of offenders God addresses are the priests. Malachi 1:6 (NASB) 6 " 'A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Godly Search For A New Pastor

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019
     | 3,773 views

    Outline with Scripture to help the church go forward. Used as a prayer reminder.

    HOW TO HAVE A GODLY SEARCH FOR YOUR NEW PASTOR THREE ESSENTIALS FROM GOD’S WORD: 1. BE PRAYERFUL: During this time of transition, nothing is more important than pouring out your prayers to the Lord. James 1:5 - “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elders In The Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 7, 2019
     | 6,259 views

    Along with the instruction Paul gave in his letter to Timothy, he also shared with Titus concerning the qualifications for elders, bishops, or pastors within the church. This passage was given for the benefit of the church in selecting and ordaining elders to serve in the local church.

    Elders in the Church Titus 1: 5-9 After a warm greeting, Paul immediately got to the heart of the matter. He was writing to Titus with purpose, seeking to equip him for ministry, while serving to establish local churches. The task at hand was ordaining elders within every city in Crete, so they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthening Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020
     | 4,089 views

    Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

    Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    No Temas

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 7, 2021
     | 1,831 views

    No temas, pues tienes un pastor

    Estamos ya en las últimas horas de este año 2020 que sin duda se volverá un referente cuando pensemos en nuestra línea de vida. Cuando pienso en mi propia vida puedo recordar el año 1992 porque en ese año me casé, 1995 porque nació mi primogénito, 1997 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    El Ser Y Hacer De Los Ancianos

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 12, 2024
     | 978 views

    Los ancianos, obispos, pastores dirigen, pastorean y enseñan al rebaño del Señor.

    Nuestra serie de sermones de este mes se llama: Los oficiales de la iglesia. No es un título muy rimbombante, pero el tema es muy importante. Cuando hablamos de “oficiales” estamos refiriéndonos a ciertos funcionarios, cargos o llamados que, bíblicamente, han sido establecidos como ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Testigos De La Navidad: Ángeles Y Pastores

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 24, 2024
     | 242 views

    Ha nacido el Pastor de Israel que nos lleva del temor al gozo.

    Estamos en un mes de celebraciones. Parece como que todos los días estamos de fiesta. Con tanta celebración casi todos los días quizá ya ni sabemos el motivo, por eso es importante preguntarse: ¿Por qué celebramos? Ante esta pregunta, quizá vamos a encontrar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed