Sermons about Purpose Of Ordinances

Gatekeeper, Gateopener

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

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The pastor has two roles that must not be reduced -- a gatekeeper to guard against useless ideas and hateful attitudes, and a gateopener to let in God's surprises.

Do you think the Lord has a sense of humor? I do. I see a delicious little coincidence that God’s word drops in our laps today. Some of us remember a 70’s TV program, the Mary Tyler Moore show. If you remember that program, you will recall that sweet, nice, loveable Mary lived in an apartment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leading God's Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

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The right response to God’s call

In a few moments, we are going to ordain and install new deacons and elders in our church. This is a very appropriate passage for this occasion. For this is a first passage in Luke of Jesus calling forth leadership – particular people to follow him in a specific way. And looking at Peter and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons To Be Learned

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

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Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find bett

Lessons to be Learned 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

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Principles for an effective ministry shared at an Ordination Service.

Derrick, I am honored to be able to give you this charge tonight. And as I thought about what to share w/ you I found myself thinking not simply about tonight but what I would want to hear about Derrick Ronk 10, 15, 20 years down the road? Now there are a number of things I pray I will hear such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006

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This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006

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THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Calling All Glasses And Gloves

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003

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A Pentecost sermon for a service of Baptism, confirmation and Ordination/Installation of Elders.

Calling All Glasses and Gloves I’d like to start today by asking you a question. How can I get the air out of this glass? One of you might suggest sucking the air out with a pump. Of course that would create a vacuum and shatter the glass. Anyone have an idea? Well, how about this? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

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Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Nail This Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2004

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Ordination sermon for Victor Oke. Do not nail down peer group approval; nail down the promises of God to strengthen, help, and uphold you in ministry.

“Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service?” Brother Oke, I warned you a month ago, at the ordination service for Gloria Grant, that I would probably use your name as the basis for your ordination message. The name “Victor” is so full of spiritual possibility! And so, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation To Pastors

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004

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A message for Pastors.

INTRODUCTION (Verse 1): 1. “…who am also an elder…” a. Not: Pope, Denominational Head, President of Convention, etc. b. “I know what you’re going through; I’ve been there!” 2. “…and a witness of the sufferings of Christ…” a. Peter spent 3 ½ years with Christ. b. One of the three “favorites”. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Commissioning Service

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004

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This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8, Mark 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What You Should Expect From Your Pastor

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

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As God have expectations for pastor that church should also.

What you should expect from your Pastor? 1 Peter 5:1-4 1.Peter the Apostle (v.1) Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, A. He was an Elder (v.1a) „Ã Writing to the elders, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Business

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2007

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Examine the high calling of being a servant of Jesus Christ.

What is the greatest business in the world? You have probably heard some variation of the story of the three boys who were comparing notes concerning their fathers. One boy (who’s father was a poet)said "My father can write a few words on a paper and get $10,000 for his work." Another boy (who’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ordenando Un Diacono

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Feb 25, 2007

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Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono.

Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono. El diacono es llamado a ser: 1. Siervo de la iglesia a. Hechos 6:1-7 b. Mateo 20:25-28 2. Proclamador del evangelio a. Estefan - Hechos 6:8-10 b. Felipe – Hechos 8:5-6 3. Modelo para los demás a. 1ª de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister's Minister

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 4, 2005

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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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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