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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Show Me A Good Pastor Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,231 views

    Today’s Big Idea: A pastor is a man who is sent by God to save people from hell to make them Christ-exalting, spiritual aliens in this world

    Adoniram Judson was a missionary to Burma (today it is Myanmar). His faithful wife Ann had followed her husband from prison to prison as he was arrested for sharing the Gospel. She had died from spotted fever and cerebral meningitis the year before (April 24, 1827). Her death had affected her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,541 views

    It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

    A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 3,393 views

    Understanding and expressing our appreciation for our Pastor in a way that aligns with Biblical teachings.

    What does the Bible say about our Pastor? In order to understand the role of a Pastor in today's world, we need to approach it from a biblical perspective. Many people have misconceptions about the Pastor's role, referring to them as an "Employee of the Church" or a "Team Manager." However, these ...read more

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,978 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

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    Nurturing Your Next Pastor

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024
     | 1,154 views

    Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

    It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Handle Dead Ends

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

    How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Steps To True Prosperity Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,316 views

    • Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put

    Introduction • Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put financial wealth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Troubling Times Are Coming Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

    TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Diamonds

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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     | 5,011 views

    God’s Word is the greatest treasure in the universe. It is the greatest treasure in the universe because it not only supplies our physical needs, it also strengthens us so that we can persevere and achieve victory. Now the questions that remain are: wha

    I was reading a magazine the other day and discovered an article that I found quite interesting. The article was about a state park here in the U.S. called “Crater of Diamonds State Park". It turns out that this place was a diamond mine some time ago. But over time the amount of precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    (Section 2) The Nature Of God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
     | 3,882 views

    A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life.

    (Section 2 His Will) II. THE NATURE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life. To be in the will of God is simply being willing to do His will without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Strong Foundations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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     | 1,036 views

    This sermon encourages believers to build their lives on the unshakeable foundation of God's Word, seeking guidance and wisdom from the Bible.

    Friends, gather close and lend your hearts to this moment. We stand at the threshold of a grand adventure, an adventure that will take us beyond the surface of our everyday lives and lead us to the very heart of God's Word. It is a place where foundations are built, where lives are based, and where ...read more

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 105 views

    As we begin chapter five today, Paul commands us to imitate God by walking in love.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided in two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifting The Man Of God

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 83,471 views

    The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

    LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Only Work On Sundays! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,515 views

    I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    31 Ways To Favor Your Pastor

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,734 views

    October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing...

    31 FAVORS FOR YOUR PASTOR October is Clergy Appreciation Month! After doing some research with other pastors on how their congregations had shown them their appreciation in the past, I thought I would write down some ideas to get your creative appreciation juices running. Since October had 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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