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  • Donald Rapp avatar

    What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,511 views

    A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

    What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of Bishops In The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 2, 2024
     | 654 views

    This sermon explores an important aspect of the church governance and leadership: the role of Bishops in the Church.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, let us explore an important aspect of church governance and leadership: the role of bishops in the Church. The position of a bishop has been a subject of much discussion and debate within various Christian denominations. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To Threats Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,665 views

    False teachers threaten the health of the Community of Faith, just as errant doctrine threatens the spiritual welfare of the people of God. The message considers how the elder is to respond to such threats.

    “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” [1] The people of God live under constant threat even to their lives. Jesus warned His people, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,710 views

    The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

    In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    American Horror Story: The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,298 views

    In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

    Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    (Embrace The Gift Of) One Entrusted To Guide Souls Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2024
     | 785 views

    (Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024

    (Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024 Intro Concluding series... Navigating New Seasons... allowing God to speak to us about navigating seasons of change in life... and particularly the transition at hand for the Westside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,855 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. Confronting Domestic Violence Pastorally Women who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 32,753 views

    A sermon examining the importance of waiting on the Lord.

    PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD (Part 2) Acts 1:12-14 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 2nd, 2025) Last week we began to examine the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Soon the mission that they had been chosen to accomplish would commence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing To See Here Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 6,122 views

    What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Faithful Minister Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,345 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of the faithful minister of God.

    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 a clear understanding of the characteristics of faithful ministers. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Need Assistance With This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 84 views

    God calls us to courageous, faithful proclamation of His Word, persevering in truth and love, regardless of opposition or changing times, trusting Christ’s presence and strength.

    Church family, have you ever received a message that felt like a hand on your shoulder—steady, strong, and timely? Paul’s words to Timothy read like that: a seasoned shepherd speaking to a younger servant, a father in the faith speaking to a son in the faith. The room is small, the air is cold, and ...read more

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    Love Bears All Things, Believes All Things, Hopes All Things Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 10,291 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I set others free to be the best that they can be

    ENGAGE In our relationships it seems like there are two kinds of people – those who look at our lives and see our weaknesses and tell us what we can’t do, and those who look at our lives and look past those weaknesses to our strengths and tell us what we can do. That is true in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Fold PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,494 views

    Explore and understand the significance of the 5-fold ministry (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers) and how these roles serve to support and strengthen the church.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna be diving into a truly powerful passage from the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:11. In this scripture, the Apostle Paul lays out what is often referred to as the 5-fold ministry. These are the offices or roles that Christ has gifted to ...read more

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    "Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 1,885 views

    There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

    One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difference Between A Content Creator Pastor And Non-Content Creator Pastor By G B Willie Series

    Contributed by Godsgift Bee Willie on Apr 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 394 views

    Acts 20:28

    The Calling vs. The Platform “For many are called, but few are chosen.” — Matthew 22:14 The Role of a Pastor in a Digital Age The role of a pastor has always been sacred—one of shepherding, teaching, and leading people into a closer relationship with God. However, with the rise of digital media, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal