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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership—part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of... Part 1 of a 4-part sermon.

    FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS—Luke 9:37-45 Intro: Call Matthew & Ellinor to front of church to explain what happened during trip... Our trip back home from N.C./Matthew(14) & Ellinor(8) in back seat/Ellinor talking incessantly—Obnoxious/Matthew insults & pushes/Like response from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

    FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bold Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    In our series on Stewardship we focused on many issues, one of them being hospitality and its role in the life of the church. God is a hospitable God and in our imitation of him it makes logical sense to include hospitality in our personal ministries.

    BOLD HOSPITALITY As we conclude our series on Stewardship we want to look at one final aspect of managing the good gifts God has given to us. Hospitality is an important part of ministering to others with what we have. If you watch Corner Gas, Canada’s only homegrown successful sit-com, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Revival #4: Doing What Jesus Did Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and power to do good and heal all who were oppressed of the devil. The purpose of this supernatural ministry school is to train and equip believers to go out and ‘do the stuff’ – doing what Jesus did.

    REVIVAL #4: SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY SCHOOL: DOING ‘THE STUFF’(DOING WHAT JESUS DID) THE CALL OF JESUS: “And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Suffering Shame In The Name

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,480 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show the congregation that the first witnesses of Jesus Christ were willing at any moment to give their life for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our call today is no different. We should be willing to die for the Gospel of Jes

    Suffering Shame in the name of any person simply means that you have given your life to that person in order to suffer shame. We think of the negative aspect of suffering shame. I can think of an abusive husband who continually humiliates his wife. She is shamed by it but continues to stand by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obey Your Thirst

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

    Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking For A Place To Lay His Head

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    Jesus never had a residence here in his ministry. The foxes have holes, the birds nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. Even today he is looking for a place to abide... will you provide him a dwelling?

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Son of Man Hath No Place to Lay His Head Matthew 8:20 Intro: In this passage of Scripture a man has approached the Lord asking to go with him. He told Jesus he would follow him wherever he would go. Jesus explained to this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Is Which

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,506 views

    The hired man that Jesus is speaking of is the unfaithful minister of God’s Word that has either sought out the office or has been appointed over the ministry of the Word of God but only looks to it as a source of income or some other form of compensation

    Title: Which is Which? Scripture: John 10:11-13 Introduction: Have you ever met those people that are constantly looking for shortcuts in every area of their life? Any time they do anything, Every time anything is done, or anywhere they drive, they are always looking for the shortcut. Quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Paul's Exemplary Qualities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,221 views

    Paul’s ministry affirmingly worked through insiders in the growth of each local church. Paul wrote, “I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.”

    Ephesians 4:11-16 Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices 1. Paul was an apostle (missionary). An apostle is one who is sent out by Christ to preach the gospel. God only had one Son and he sent Him as a missionary. The man who God has used more than any other as a missionary was the apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suit Up! Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,828 views

    It’s not enough to join the team and take your position, you need to put on the equipment and learn to use it so you don’t get taken out of the game on the first play. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Suit Up] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:17) This material was originally presented to a High School audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Some Questions, Part Five Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    This is Part Five of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This week’s message answers questions about the Church, women in ministry leadership, church staffing and administration decisions, and ot

    Hey, have you ever gone over to somebody’s house that had different customs than you had in your house? Ever done that? I mean maybe in your house you keep your shoes on like you should and you go over to somebody’s house that they don’t allow shoes inside the house that they don’t allow shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Thankful For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,308 views

    This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a pendulum swings to both

    BEING THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:15-27 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 5 - Part 16 - God Wants Us To Be Happy, So Why Don't We Get Divorce Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    In Matthew 5, Jesus is teaching His disciples some leadership principles on the mountain, preparing them for ministry and all of a sudden He comes up with radical new ways of interpreting the topic of DIVORCE. It is so radical that even many Christians to

    Matthew 5 - Part 16 - GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY, SO WHY DON'T WE GET DIVORCED? Years ago, Julie and I began to have difficulty in our marriage. I was spending all my time pastoring a small Church and our relationship was being neglected. It suffered to the point where I needed to take time out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Categories Of Domestic Violence Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,010 views

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Categories of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Causes Of Domestic Violence Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,191 views

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

    This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Causes of Domestic Violence “A woman, a dog, and a walnut ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God