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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018
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     | 8,091 views

    This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

    Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Qualifications For Deacons Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2022
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     | 4,292 views

    1 Timothy 3:8-13 shows us the qualifications for deacons.

    Scripture Paul wrote his First Letter to Timothy to give him directions about how Christians were “to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In chapter 3, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Shepherd To Follow Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021
     | 3,487 views

    1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

    1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim West avatar

    #5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
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    This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Why Membership Is Placed In A Local Church?

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 15, 2025
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    As Christians we seek out a congregation with which to work and worship.

    The church “universal” is composed of all members of the church of Christ from all over the world, United States, Africa, In and etc.. It is impossible for an eldership to oversee every Christian in the world. Therefore, God designed the local congregation. The local congregation consists of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025
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     | 429 views

    Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. They are shepherds, not administrators.

    As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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    God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

    Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does The Bible Say Women Can Be Pastors And Elders?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018
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     | 6,055 views

    A look at the commands of God concerning the roles of Men and Women in the Church

    As the world continues to spiral slowly out of control, it also affects the church. The absolute authority of God's Word is being diminished for equity and equality in all things. The church is adopting society's evolving standards and social agendas to attract more people. It allows women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,760 views

    If you want a good leader, be a good follower.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER Hebrews 13.17 S: Followership C: Discipleship Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: IF YOU WANT A GOOD LEADER, BE A GOOD FOLLOWER. I. ACKNOWLEDGE (Hebrews 13.17) II. SERVE (Hebrews 13.17) III. GROW (Acts 17.11) IV. IMITATE (I Corinthians 4.16) V. RESPECT (I Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do The Heathen Rage?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,167 views

    The Heathen rage in rebellion to the Lord Jesus

    PS. 2:1-10 Why Do the Heathen Rage? 3-1-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about all this terrorists madness that we see on every hand. Its not just here in our country, but there’s an every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around the world. And according to Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    What Is Your Definition Of A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,364 views

    The difference between a believer and unbeliever.

    Question: What is your definition of a Christian? 1) The difference between Believers and Unbelievers. The Mind Set. Vs. 5 Galatians 5:19-23 There is a different Lifestyle. Vs. 6 Key: Until you know the Lord you simply exist. The Attitude toward God. Vs.7 Key: The non-believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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     | 1,478 views

    Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

    A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Dishonest Manager

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 4,088 views

    To show that we can be both: faithful steward and saved in Heaven.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do you want? The praise or applause of the LORD or His Salvation? Answer: Both. Because I want to be praised by the LORD in Heaven. You can have both according Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:21 (Amplified Bible) 25:21 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,095 views

    To show that JESUS needs to be our occupation here on earth, not the things, jobs, careers, businesses of this world, but always be occupied with GOD'S WORDS in the SPIRIT. Always be conscious of His Grace and Protection in our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you occupied with the LORD JESUS? Yes. because He commanded it. Luke 19:13 (New King James Version) So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,544 views

    This sermon was for a funeral of a woman whose spiritual condition was unknown and struggled with anxiety.

    Title: Jane Harper Funeral Message Scripture: Mt. 6:25-34 Type: Funeral Where: GNBC 6-16-23 Intro: What's worse than being trapped behind prison bars? Trying to live while avoiding capture. Sergei was a Latvian prison convict with ten months left to serve on his seven-year burglary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible