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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
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     | 3,283 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Structured For Service Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007
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     | 7,932 views

    In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

    Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Biblical Eldership: The Government Of God

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
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    A properly functioning eldership provides plurality in leadership, unity of purpose and a system of checks & balances. Biblical eldership is kingdom government & ultimately it’s about understanding & becoming the person God wants each of us to be.

    Biblical Eldership: The Government of God Intro.: It’s not always easy to be objective about the structure and government of the New Testament Church. We are influenced by the teaching we’ve had. So it’s often difficult to approach the subject with an open mind. But, we need to seriously examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Vincent Stokes avatar

    Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

    Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 20,942 views

    Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

    Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    The First Church Business Meeting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
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    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    How To Identify A True Apostle

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 25, 2005
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     | 14,511 views

    There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures.

    HOW TO IDENTIFY A TRUE APOSTLE There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cursing The Clergy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

    “Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeffrey Sackett avatar

    I Can Do All Things, Even Build A Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Sep 20, 2002
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     | 5,297 views

    A sermon looking at the hazards and opportunities as we start a building program

    “I CAN DO ALL THINGS, EVEN BUILD A CHURCH!” Acts 16:22-30; 2 Tim 3:12. Some of you might be wondering about the title of this message in relation to the Scripture passage. Normally, a message with this title would be associated with Philippians 4: 13 where at the end of a discussion about financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,854 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Staying Focused In Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 65,953 views

    How to respond to discouragement when it feels like we’re spinning our wheels. Part of a giving campaign series.

    The last few years motivational posters have gotten popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph followed by an inspirational saying underneath the picture. We have a few of them in the green room for our musicians on our worship team. Many of you probably have them hanging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    God's Threefold Objective

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    Look into the Book of Acts and see the threefold objective that God had for His church.

    God’s Threefold Objective (GTO) Acts Chapter 6:1-7 Today we will continue our study in the book of Acts – we have been looking at the early church over the last few weeks – really just to see what made them tick! We have been looking at what God was doing in those believers, how He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Tips For Fund Raising

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    God is able to make every grace overflow to you...

    Tips for Fundraising: 2Cor. 9:8 1. Project your ministry, not yourself. - “For we are not proclaiming ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.” 2Cor. 4:5 2. You are not alone in this endeavor. - “…I will never leave you or forsake you.” Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Office Of The Teacher

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

    The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How To Come To Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life?

    HOW TO COME TO CHURCH? PSALM 96 Introduction: Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life? Some come to church to be entertained, others to fulfill basic social needs. Most come with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist