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  • James Groce avatar

    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

    May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being God's People As Servants Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 2,269 views

    Second sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,174 views

    If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

    BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Gave The Church The Order To Stand Down?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,921 views

    The term "Stand Down" has been used recently in light of the Benghazi attack, it is a military term meaning a cessation of offensive actions; a cease fire; a truce. Are we guilty of "Standing Down" concerning the sins that are prevalent in our society?

    When reporting on current events such as "fast and furious" and the Benghazi attack on our American Embassy, reporters are using the term "Stand Down" when asking who gave the orders to do nothing to help those in peril. Stand Down is a military term meaning, (a) A suspension or relaxation from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

    THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pitfalls Along The Way

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

    A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Our Vision For This Year?

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,674 views

    It seems that most Christians settle for a good life, but God has given us a great purpose in a Great Commission.

    WHAT SHALL WE DO? WHAT IS OUR VISION FOR THIS YEAR? This is it... ACTS 1:8 I watched the longest baseball game in postseason history this week. The Yankees and the Red Sox battled it out for 14 innings. The teams played back-to-back marathon games that totaled 26 innings almost 11 hours -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassionate Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    A revamp of an earlier sermon. There are times when we will need to confront people. How are we called to do it?

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Last week we looked at the importance of harmony within the church family. Harmony is something that we must work on to keep, each of us needs to do our part.  Today I want to follow up on the issue of harmony with a message on what to do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building With Compassion Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,392 views

    4 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to build with compassion.

    Building the Right Way Building with Compassion Church Fights I’m told that there is a church in Texas that debated over the issue of telling a lie. Some felt that there were some occasions in which a little white lie was acceptable. The others felt that there was never an occasion in which a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Spirit Comes Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    A look at how we can know that the Spirit is in our midst.

    When the Spirit Comes Ephesians 3:14-21 A guy named Pete once got a job as a switchman with the railroad, and he had many weeks of training. Finally the last day came, and the supervisor took him into the switch booth to test his readiness. The following conversation took place: Supervisor: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 72,096 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

    His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,285 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Long O Lord

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,499 views

    A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

    "How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness