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  • Darrell Coats avatar

    A Change In Leadership

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 31,533 views

    A sermon designed for pastors who are leaving a church and trying to prepare the congregation for the new pastor. An ideal sermon for an interim minister.

    A Change of Leadership Deuteronomy 34:1-9 Introduction: A few weeks ago, Cathy and I were driving in the Houston area when we came across a bumper sticker that read, “I’ll keep my money, you keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
     | 4,934 views

    Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

    God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nurturing Your Next Pastor

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024
     | 284 views

    Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

    It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Pastors: Leading As Preachers

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 13,864 views

    Pastors have a duty to preach for life change; the hearers are responsible to listen for life change.

    God’s Glorious Church Pastors: Leading as Preachers 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 13, 2005 Introduction One of the most important duties of the man whom God has called is to be a preacher and teacher of God’s Word – to proclaim to you and to others, “Thus saith the Lord!” In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoring

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,074 views

    Sermon preached at a pastor’s & missionaries meeting.

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 Pastoring Central Texas Mission Council Meeting May 19, 2007 Introduction Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5, What a charge! The words the aged Apostle Paul penned to Pastor Timothy have been inspiring men for hundreds of years. The force and power with which he gave that charge hasn’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Pastors Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    A pastor needs to be a man who loves God, loves His word, and loves His people.

    EVERY NATION CHURCH BANGKOK PASTORS Thank you for the privilege of letting me share with you today. I’ve only been here a few months and ENCB has definitely become my spiritual family. I’ve felt very welcome and at home here. I’ve also had the privilege of going to other Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Change U - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 4,667 views

    This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

    There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Pastors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,748 views

    Three kinds of Pastors

    Hebrews. 13:1-9 Pastors – Honorable By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan Introduction: Jn. 15:16. Chosen, appointed and expect from you. Pastoral ministry is in the third order of the ministry in I Cor.12:28, whereas in Eph.4:12-14 comments as fifth order. Talents and ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Pastors

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,823 views

    Defined, Responsibilities to sheep, Responsibility of the Sheep

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-12 A. Defined 1. Pastor a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Pastores Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 29, 2019
     | 2,485 views

    Sólo Jesús, el Salvador, nos lleva del temor al gozo.

    Intro. En esta época vemos de todo en el ambiente y la sociedad: Luces, música, cantos, risas, regalos, alegría. También escuchamos muchas historias y cuentos relacionados con la época. El mundo trata de inventar historias que den color a esta época: Historias como ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 780 views

    Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

    Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pastor Who? Pastor You!

    Contributed by Joshua Hill on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    This is a short form of a sermon on the priesthood of all believers.

    Pastor Who? Pastor You! January 24, 2004 Statistics show us that there are more than 2 billion professing Christians in the world. This staggering number is double that of those practicing the Muslim faith. The number of Christians worldwide is even greater than the number of the rest of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pastor’s Quit

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2019
     | 9,751 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 8: 1 – 36

    Ezra 8: 1 – 36 Why Pastor’s Quit 8 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2 of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush; 3 of the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 7,840 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