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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Church Job Descriptions

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
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     | 5,917 views

    Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

    1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,858 views

    3 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: This sermon hit home for many!! A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn't know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 2,893 views

    2 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,103 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019
     | 12,149 views

    Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nelson Thomas avatar

    Spiritual Men In The Local Church 1cori 2: 15 – 3:1 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Aug 31, 2020
     | 2,592 views

    One of the major reasons for church problems then and now is carnality of the believers. Paul explains who a spiritual man is.

    SPIRITUAL MEN IN THE LOCAL CHURCH 1Corinthians 2: 15 – 3:1 One of the reasons behind the troubles in the Corinth church was the carnality of the members. Paul does not hesitate to reveal his observation “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Seven Churches

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
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     | 12,905 views

    When John in verse 4 addresses the 7 churches in Asia, he is addressing the total church, or all churches for all time. These 7 actual churches of his day are representative of all the local churches that will exist through all of history.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES Based on Rev. 1:4 By Pastor Glenn Pease A math teacher asked one of her less enthusiastic students, "If I take 23 away from 30, what is the difference?" He responded, "That's what I say, what's the difference?" In other words, it made no difference to him. Not everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

    2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of God's People: His Sheep

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
     | 2,783 views

    A look at the shepherding function in the local church. It is not just ordained pastors who have a responsibility. Every seasoned believer is part of this process.

    Stewardship of God’s Sheep; His People Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 15, 2006 Introduction As I began to prepare the message, the Holy Spirit moved me in a different direction. He showed me that within the life of each local church, there is another type of broad and overarching stewardship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Become A Member? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 16, 2015
     | 10,626 views

    Why should you become a member of a local church? What is the difference between being a member and just being a faithful attender?

    WHY MEMBERSHIP? Someone once called a pastor to say he wanted to become a church member. He went on to explain that, while he wanted to become a member, he did not want to be expected to worship every week, study the Bible, visit the sick, or serve as a leader or teacher. The minister commended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Trapped In Potholes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,682 views

    Unity should be sought in the local church and in the body of Christ. We must lay aside secondary matters for the cause of Christ.

    Trapped In Potholes, Romans 14:1-12 Introduction I recently read the story of a man who, in 2006, was driving along a road in Pune India, a city located in the Maharashtra province of central India. The man was driving a common mode of transportation in India, his motorcycle with its mighty 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    A Church Member

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 23, 2013
     | 5,175 views

    This sermon discuss what it means to be a member of the Lord's church both locally and globally.

    The Way of A Church Member Introduction: Jerry is always quoting Scripture and preaching at work. He talks about the end times and return of Christ. He leads a small prayer group on Thursday AM and he is basically the Chaplin for the company. When people have questions about the bible people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018
     | 6,285 views

    Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

    It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Witt avatar

    How Relationships Are Done Here Series

    Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    “How Relationships Are Done Here!” - Working out Christlikeness within the relationships of a local church.

    Christlikeness Displayed in the Church “How Relationships Are Done Here!” Colossians 3:12-17 I. God Does… 1. Chooses us (12) 2. Forgives us (13) II. We do Through His Power : 1. Put on a “heart of”: a. Compassion (12) b. Kindness (12) c. Humility (12) d. Gentleness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Out In Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,529 views

    Jesus would have us as a local church to get involved in outreach for Kingdom growth.

    Reaching Out in Love I Thessalonians 2:8 (New Century Version) “Because we loved you, we were happy to share not only God’s good news with you; but even our own lives.” A year ago we did a survey of 350 homes in our community. In our survey we asked several brief questions: 1. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist