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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,051 views

    A sermon examining what God expects from an elder.

    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Titus 1:5-9 Thom Rainer president of LifeWay Christian stores recently asked a few hundred laypersons to write down what they desired of a pastor. He shares some of the top responses that he received: People desire a Pastor who possessed love of congregation, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ministry Challenge For The Church (By Pastor Carmen Gomez)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    Pastor Carmen challenges the church to do the work that God has called them to.

    A ministry challenge for everyone *Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perishf: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he". In this church we have talked about: the importance of ministry how ministry needs to be focused on fulfilling our mission as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Neither Male Nor Female

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 6,545 views

    A study of gender and the role of pastor of the congregation.

    “In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask-A-Pastor.com (2 Out Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,987 views

    A series where people emailed in questions and we gave them a biblical answer.

    Ask A Pastor Does God Care? By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org. Questions: 1. Why does God let bad things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask-A-Pastor.com (4 Out Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
     | 2,842 views

    A series where people emailed questions in and we gave them a biblical answer.

    Ask A Pastor Is Jesus the Only Way? By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org. Alright, so, we are on the tail end of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Protectors Become Predators

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,918 views

    Church leaders are appointed to protect the flock. When the protectors become predators, you may be sure that God will shortly expose the sin and deliver judgement.

    “Jerusalem sinned grievously; therefore, she became filthy; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns her face away.” [1] Shocked, disgusted, grieved, hurt—what a confused jumble of emotions flooded the heart of Christians when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

    The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do To About Phebe?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    An honorable woman, but not what many think she was.

    Rom 16:1-2 16:1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,291 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Place Of Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

    Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

    Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    We have to know who we are and trust God that our pastors are who God has called them to be

    Who are you? Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Edwards avatar

    Your Calling

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,101 views

    This morning I want to talk about the calling of God on our lives.

    Our Calling 2 Peter 1:3-11 Story: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walk Worthy

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    The Call of God is the greatest thing in this world.

    Eph 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; The absolute greatest vocation in the world is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

    Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran