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  • 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
     | 2,034 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
     | 3,006 views

    It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

    A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 987 views

    A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

    A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    Change Is Inevitable

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,254 views

    Change is something that happens whether we like it or not. So we have to be flexible and let God change us!

    Seasons of change in our lives Sunday, May 3rd Opener: Good morning everyone, we want to welcome you to our Sunday morning Service. So thrilled you joined us here this morning! This morning we are talking about seasons and change. Of course, many of you that are watching this program are located ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Pastor Whose Ministry Was Not In Vain Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2018
     | 11,942 views

    An interactive Bible teaching study on 1 Thessalonians 2

    The Pastor Whose Ministry Was not in Vain Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh February, 2017 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which require no guidance or correction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Proclaimer’s Appreciation

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,779 views

    October is the season of the year which is set aside to appreciate those who have the Christ apportioned gift of pastor. The truths in this message will set your heart in good order for pleasing the Lord.

    Proclaimer’s Appreciation Honoring Those Who Teach The Word of God According to the Book of Ephesians chapter four, Jesus gave pastors to the Body of Christ to prepare them for works of service, so they mature in their faith and be unified in the work of the Lord. Pastoral Appreciation month has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Do You Enjoy God

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

    Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Need To Encourage Your Pastor

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 28,499 views

    The Pastor encourages everyone else but he too, need to be encouarges by others. The objective of this message, is to remind the body of Christ to encourage their leaders in the Lord.

    There is a great need to encourage your pastor in this day and time. This is a generation of unreasonable and wicked men. Paul directs us in the text to encourage one another. Solomon says in Proverbs 12:25, that anxiety bends a man’s spirit but a glad word will make his heart glad. I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Though I Be Absent

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 22, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    Pre-Vacation Message. Paul shows the church how to follow God and not man. We should see a summer surge, not a summer slump. No more, "When the cat’s away the mice will play!" Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

    THOUGH I BE ABSENT Col. 2; Phil. 2; I Cor. 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThoughIBeAbsent.html One of the Apostle Paul’s greatest joys was to hear about one of his churches continuing to grow and serve God…one of his deepest fears was that they would backslide in his absence. Col. 2: 5 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,951 views

    Paul writes a letter to his his protégé, young Timothy.

    EXTERNALS… if we’re not careful, in our worship and in our fellowship and in our friendships and EVEN in the church… • We’ll focus on externals. What are you wearing? What are you doing? Why aren’t you? Why can’t you? What’s going on? • It so quickly takes us way from love & grace. Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Good Minister” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    To be so nourished and fed in God’s Word so you can instruct, lead, and guide the flock as a pastor.

    1. Remember, we’re studying through a note that was written from the aged, the seasoned, a mature Apostle Paul. a. To the young, growing, maturing protégé Timothy. 1 Tim. 3.14-15 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 9,235 views

    The church should pray regularly for their pastor

    By Joseph Bunce BCNM Executive Director I heard the story about a pastor shaking hands with the folks at the back door one Sunday morning after church. A little boy came by and gave the pastor a dollar. The pastor said, “Thank you very much, but what is this for?” The boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Your Steps Are Ordered

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024
     | 4,193 views

    This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

    Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,385 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Humberto Hilario avatar

    La Carga De Un Pastor Series

    Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 26, 2014
     | 5,330 views

    El valor del Pastor en la Iglesia moderna.

    2ª Cor. 11:22 ¿Son hebreos? Yo también. ¿Son israelitas? Yo también. ¿Son descendientes de Abraham? También yo. 2ª Cor. 11:23 ¿Son ministros de Cristo? (Como si estuviera loco hablo.) Yo más; en trabajos más abundante; en azotes sin número; en cárceles más; en peligros de muerte muchas veces. 2ª ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational