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  • David Welch avatar

    Faithfully Managing Money Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
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     | 3,784 views

    Message 24 from a journey through John's gospel expanding on the principles of giving. This message offers an overview of a Biblical principles regarding giving and receiving.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faithfully Managing Money” 1. Sacrificial giving develops and demonstrates devotion to God. Leftovers Leftovers are such humble things; we would not serve them to a guest, And yet we serve them to our Lord who deserves the very best. We give to Him leftover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 65,026 views

    Principles on listening to God taken from the call of Samuel.

    A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 3 God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? 1 Samuel 3:1-21 I am still amazed at how God works the messages from two separate series to coincide so perfectly on any given Sunday. This morning we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,020 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,963 views

    This sermon examines the first of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A United Team

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    A Charge used during an Ordination of an Associate Pastor

    A Charge for an Associate Pastor "A Unified Team" Exodus 17:9-13 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,814 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanksgiving Sermon

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    This is a sermon I used as a children’s pastor.

    Imagine with me. You are walking along a long dusty, hard road. It is hot and your feet hurt. Your mom and dad are beside you. You are going to church. Suddenly the start singing: Psalm 100 (NIV) Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; Come before him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Sheep Dogs

    Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,645 views

    The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

    God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Cheers For The Shepherd

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,429 views

    This is a sermon delivered on the occasion of "Pastor Appreciation Sunday."

    Three Cheers for the Shepherd! 1Thes 5:12-13 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. INTRO: What is the Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,102 views

    A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

    Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have Not Gone This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,622 views

    Looking forward to a new year and a new pastor

    You have Not Passed this Way Before Joshua 3:1-17 Last Wednesday evening I made a statement that we all like new things. A new car. A new house. A new watch, A new hair do. A new suit etc. It is natural to like new things. We all have something new every year that is a new year. The old year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer Request

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    Have you prayed for your pastor today?

    BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danger In The Water

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,865 views

    First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

    I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister's Minister

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    A sermon to those who are entering the pastoral ministry.

    "Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister’s Minister" 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Do Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,720 views

    Biblical advice for the church from a departing pastor

    What Should We Do Now? Philippians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: *I was saved through the ministry of this church in 1975, and after answering God’s call to the ministry, I returned to serve as associate pastor from 1983-1992. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist