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  • Donald Rapp avatar

    What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
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    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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    Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008
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    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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    The Overseer’s Fitness-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012
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    5 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-V—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Alisha’s(my son’s girlfriend) artistic ability. An excellent artist. Uses many media. Has a portfolio. She is fittted & poised to be a great artist. Likewise, oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Las Ovejas Reconocen La Voz Del Pastor

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2018
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    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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    How To Have A Godly Search For A New Pastor

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019
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    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
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    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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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
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    : “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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    When Your Hero Becomes A Zero Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
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    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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    Cuando Uno Siente Aborregado

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2022
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    La Biblia dice en muchos pasajes que el creyente es como la oveja. Este animal tiene varias distinciones.

    ¿Sientes tú Aborregsdo? Salmo 100:3 "somos ovejas de su prado" Salmo 23:2,3 hablan de reposar y luego de ser restaurado. I. Las Ovejas Necesitan Otras Ovejas Este animal raramente puede sobrevivir si no puede estar con otras ovejas. Por eso, hermano, es preciso que no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherd Well Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,592 views

    God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

    Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fish Meal By The Sea.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 1, 2023
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    The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.

    A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building The Church Christ Intended Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 2, 2022
     | 1,619 views

    Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Shepherd To Follow Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021
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    1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

    1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Strengthening Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020
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    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

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    Striking The Shepherd

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
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     | 4,433 views

    The devil worked through believers to see Jesus betrayed and crucified. He is working today to discredit God's shepherds. When conflict arises, people all too often deny their leader; and this is the point at which he is led away to be crucified!

    In Job 2:7, we read, “So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.” I think most of us realize that Satan can attack people physically by robbing them of their health; however, the surprising revelation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist