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  • Mark Croskey avatar

    You've Been Here Long Enough Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,786 views

    This Sermon is designed to motivate the Body of Christ to not settle for what

    YOU’VE BEEN HERE LONG ENOUGH DUETERONOMY 1:1-8 I started out last week by saying that we are in a season of challenge—and that God is challenging His people in an effort to show those whose hearts are truly towards Him I said last week that these are strategic times in the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 254 views

    Three motives to flee from sin and flee to Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Lessons In Leadership Pt1

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,353 views

    The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

    Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,465 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Values: Commitment Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    We value commitment because it is what motivated the New Testament Church.

    True Values: Commitment Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. What does it mean to be committed to something? 2. Webster’s Dictionary says that commitment is "the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled." 3. Perhaps we can look at it another way. There is a major difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,004 views

    Every good pastor is concerned about the PHYSICAL and the SPIRITUAL welfare of his people.

    Generally, one of the ways you can tell a LIBERAL CHURCH from a CONSERVATIVE CHURCH is THE APPROACH they take in caring for people. Liberal churches often are only concerned about the PHYSICAL needs of the people. For example: Illus: They will send missionaries abroad to: -Teach lost people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Louis avatar

    A United Team

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    A Charge used during an Ordination of an Associate Pastor

    A Charge for an Associate Pastor "A Unified Team" Exodus 17:9-13 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Paul's Prayer Request

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Have you prayed for your pastor today?

    BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Leadership Transition

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 37,906 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

  • Peter Thelander avatar

    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Davis avatar

    God's Sheep Dogs

    Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,482 views

    The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

    God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    This is a sermon I used as a children’s pastor.

    Imagine with me. You are walking along a long dusty, hard road. It is hot and your feet hurt. Your mom and dad are beside you. You are going to church. Suddenly the start singing: Psalm 100 (NIV) Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; Come before him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister's Minister

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,236 views

    A sermon to those who are entering the pastoral ministry.

    "Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister’s Minister" 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist