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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Wise Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,168 views

    Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

    OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

    Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Teachers And Wannabes Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 23, 2013
     | 5,261 views

    Not everyone who claims to be a teacher has received appointment from God.

    “Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.” [1] Ultimately, it is not the one who is the most polished speaker who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shepherding The Flock Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    Pastors and elders, as a central purpose of their office are to care for souls. If not, they fail to obey God (1Pe 5:1-2, Acts 20:28), to the great detriment of the church. The goal of the elders and pastors of a church should be to see families and each

    INTRODUCTION We know it by the abbreviated title: The Reformed Pastor. Originally it was - Gildas Salvianus: The Reformed Pastor, showing the nature of the Pastoral work; especially in Private Instruction and Catechizing; with an open CONFESSION of our too open SINS: Prepared for a Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Faithful Sayings In The Pastoral Epistles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    The "faithful sayings" are short succinct statements of belief, worthy of full acceptance by all. They are a trademark of the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus.

    THE FAITHFUL SAYINGS IN THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. The hymn book of the New Testament church was no doubt the Book of Psalms, thus establishing the continuity of worship from synagogue to church. However, there are hints in Paul’s writings of other formulae which may have been used in public ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Showing Through Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,763 views

    We often talk of the qualities or qualifications of elders from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. However, there is a more basic qualification -- the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5.16-25). The presence of the Spirit of God is crucial to the life of God's leader.

    1. God Showing Through A little girl on the way home from church, turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the Preacher's sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh! Why is that?" The girl replied, "Well, he said that God is bigger than we are. Is that true?" "Yes, that's true," the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Pastor Whose Ministry Was Not In Vain Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2018
     | 11,987 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
     | 16,819 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Church's Obligation To Its Elders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    1 Timothy 5:17-25 gives us practical instruction for the church's obligation to its elders.

    Scripture Paul understood that there was a crisis of leadership in Ephesus. In chapter 4:1-5, Paul pointed out some of the distinctive emphases of the false teachers. In chapter 5:11-16, he focused on the younger widows who seemed to have fallen under the influence of the false teachers. Then in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pull Together Not Apart

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013
     | 4,450 views

    In the selection process of church leaders we must see the importance of purpose as well as process.

    1. Fatigue Back in the 90’s there was a President of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil Rudenstine was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,745 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Let The Pastor Move Over Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,191 views

    Discover Jesus’ job description for the pastor.

    (Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) We are beginning a 4-part series titled, “The Dynamics of Church.” We’ll be looking at how God intends His Church to work. Again, when we talk about God’s Church, we’re talking about God’s people living and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 1,013 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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Women Preachers And The Word Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,366 views

    Do women have a role to play in congregational oversight? What does the Word say?

    “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,751 views

    Pastor John explores the heart of Paul and how it applies to the modern-day pastor, and to the believer.

    Pastor’s Heart CCCAG, March 16th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3 Introduction: As we have finished the first chapter of Colossians we learned a lot about Jesus, what He means for you and I, and how He can help us live victorious lives that bring the light of the Gospel to everyone around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God