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  • George IZUNWA avatar

    Escaping Pastoral Snares

    Contributed by George Izunwa on Oct 3, 2016
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     | 8,624 views

    Escaping some hidden traps that can hurt the life of a pastor and his ministry. It's a teaching outline.

    Topic: Escaping pastoral snares - a snare is a trap! - a snare may be something originally good that has been abused into the users hurt. Ex. Gen 49:14-15. Ps 69:22 - a snare is a hunting instrument! Ex. Ps 91:3 Note -i- when a life is caught in a snare; it begins to produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Choose A Pastor Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015
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     | 11,106 views

    A look at two of the sections in 1 Timothy that deal with the pastoral role.

    - First, let me say up front that this is not going to be an exciting sermon. I say that because the subject is one that is not particularly pressing. It is important, but most prefer sermons that focus on your personal walk with the Lord. This message deals with a corporate concern. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles For Pastoral Relations

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 2, 2016
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     | 11,117 views

    A message to detail the Pauline admonitions concerning elders.

    Principles for Pastoral Relations 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For Pastor Series

    Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Nov 26, 2021
     | 31,490 views

    This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course.

    This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course. There are times when life will throw you a curveball. There will be times when it gets hard to fight, when your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Letter Of Concern- The Pastor Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 31, 2021
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     | 2,443 views

    This is the 76th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#76] A LETTER OF CONCERN- THE PASTOR 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: I preached a similar Sermon from this Passage, 19 years ago. It is obvious that my treatment as Pastor has greatly improved. Last Sunday, Bel Aire honored me with a love offering and lunch; and Karen and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastor Youre Responsible

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,375 views

    Pastors are call to preach the full counsel of Gods Word

    Today is Pulpit Freedom Sunday The clip played at the offering closed with these words - In the face of Tyranny a silent pulpit is a complicit pulpit Ezekiel 33:6 Just what exactly does Ezekiel 33:6 say Ezekiel 33:6 6 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pastor: The Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023
     | 3,922 views

    The work of the pastor is a noble task. The pastor is a called out man of God. The primary qualifications of a pastor is having a good moral character.

    If any man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. As pastor of First Baptist Church, I found myself emotionally down one day and wondering why I was pastor of such a difficult church. Why couldn’t I pastor one of the vibrant first century churches that we read about in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appreciating Your Pastor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
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     | 3,281 views

    Encourages Christians to joyfully obey and support their spiritual leaders, recognizing their responsibility and aiding in the mission of Christ.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather under the sheltering wings of His grace, bound by a shared love for our Lord and united in our quest for understanding His divine Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits eager, and our minds ready to receive the nourishment that only the Bread of ...read more

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    A Pastor's Double Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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     | 3,336 views

    This sermon explores our responsibility to honor, listen to, and support our pastors, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting their God-given role.

    Good morning, church family. Isn't it a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for Christ and for one another? We are not merely a congregation; we are a family, a community, and a body. Each of us plays a unique and vital role in this body, but today, we turn our focus to one role in ...read more

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    Leadership Transition Done God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 363 views

    Leadership transition is a sacred responsibility that requires discernment, planning, and humility. When leaders follow God’s pattern, the result is progress, peace, and generational continuity.

    LEADERSHIP TRANSITION DONE GOD’S WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 23:1-2 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Kings 1:32-35, Acts 1:20-26 INTRODUCTION: Leadership transition is an inevitable part of life, ministry, and organisations. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transition And Testimony (Matthew 11:1-30)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2025
     | 479 views

    Our commentary on Matthew continues with Jesus' testimony about the ministry of John the Baptist and the promise of judgment upon the unbelieving cities who witnessed HIs work yet did not repent.

    Matthew 11 begins with what is referred to as a "transitional" passage (v.1). While the disciples were going around the countryside doing the work that Jesus had commissioned, He continued to preach in the cities in Galilee. Verses 2-3 describe how John the Baptist had been thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Him Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 36,897 views

    Like Moses, your pastor cannot and is not expected by God to do the work by himself. Like Moses pastors need others who will hold his arms high that they may be steadied and that he may be able to lead as God would have him do.

    Hold Him Up Exodus 17:8-13 Under the leadership of Moses, God delivered Israel from Egypt and was led into the wilderness in route to the Promised Land. In their journeying, Israel came to Rephidim. There at Rephidim, the Amalekites, nomadic descendants of Esau, began to conduct assaults against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014
     | 8,029 views

    God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,682 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Charge To The Pastor—keep The End In View Pastor Installation Service

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024
     | 2,404 views

    This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.

    Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed