The leadership of the early Church devoted themselves to prayer and to preaching. When a dispute arose that threatened the unity of the Church, they faced the temptation to reorder their priorities. Instead, as Alistair Begg explains, the leaders took a firm stand on the priority of preaching. Although good works bear witness to the Gospel message, it is only through the Word of God proclaimed that men and women come to faith in Christ.
Seven Chosen to Serve
1Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists1 arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3Therefore, brothers,2 pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
7And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.
Copyright © 2020, Alistair Begg. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.
Series: The Pastor's Study, Volume 6
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 1
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume one of this series, Alistair Begg looks to Scripture for examples of biblical leadership. In Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and Paul’s work to establish the New Testament Church, today’s pastors find patterns of God-centered leadership worthy of imitation. True leadership, the Bible reminds us, is about submitting oneself to God’s vision for His people.
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The Marks of a God-Given Ministry
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Colossians 1:24-2:5 |
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Establishing a Vision
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Nehemiah 1:1-11 |
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Earthing a Vision
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Nehemiah 2:1-20 |
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Tackling Opposition to Change
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Acts 6:1-15 Nehemiah 4:1-23 |
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Bring Out the Book
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Nehemiah 8:1-12 |
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Sufficiency of the Word
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2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 |
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The Pulpit: Its Powers and Pitfalls
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1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 |
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The Church Confronts the World
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Acts 24:22-27 |
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| Complete volume: | 23001 | CD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 2
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume two of this series, Alistair Begg addresses practical aspects of preaching common to every pastor. Throughout Scripture and Christian history, we see God using biblical preaching to build His Church and save the lost. While methods vary and styles differ, a pastor’s practice in the pulpit should reflect his careful stewardship of God’s Word and point hearers to the cross.
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The Preacher: John the Baptist
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2154 |
Luke 3:1 |
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What Happened to Expository Preaching?
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A Historical Survey of Preaching
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The Nature of Expository Preaching
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Practical Pointers on Preaching
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The Call of Ministry
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2 Corinthians 4:1 |
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Preaching of the Cross
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2174 |
1 Corinthians 15:3 |
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The Centrality of the Cross
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2175 |
1 Corinthians 1:22-24 |
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| Complete volume: | 23002 | CD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 3
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume three of this series, Alistair Begg reminds pastors to stay focused on God’s Word as the source of inerrant truth. Preachers should teach the Bible in a manner that glorifies God, since He alone can change people’s hearts and draw new worshipers to Himself. Regardless of the challenges or changes that may come, a good leader places his trust in God’s strength, not his own.
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Back to the Basics
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2223 |
2 Peter 2:1 |
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The Basics of Expository Preaching
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2225 |
Nehemiah 7:73-8:9 |
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The Benefits Of Expository Preaching
ID: 2244
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2 Corinthians 2:12-17 |
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Leadership and Change
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2226 |
Nehemiah 1:1 |
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The Nature of Acceptable Worship
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2227 |
John 4:19 |
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones - The Preacher
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Jesus: The Preacher
ID: 2228
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2228 |
Luke 4:1 |
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The Strength Of Weakness
ID: 2245
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2245 |
2 Corinthians 12:1 |
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| Complete volume: | 23003 | CD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 4
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
Volume four of this series addresses the value of evangelistic preaching for the modern pulpit. Drawing on biblical figures, personal experience, and known theologians, Alistair Begg explores the merits of biblical preaching that draws listeners to Christ. When pastors and congregations depend on God for strength and victory, His word is proclaimed and His name glorified.
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God's Revelation
ID: 2276
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2276 |
Isaiah 66:2 |
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Practical Issues of Pastoral Ministry, Part One
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2333 |
Titus 3:1-11 |
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Practical Issues of Pastoral Ministry, Part Two
ID: 2334
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2334 |
1 Thessalonians 2:1 |
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The Power of Weakness
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2386 |
2 Chronicles 20:1-37 |
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The Weakness of Power
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2 Chronicles 26:1-23 |
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Evangelistic Preaching, Part One
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Luke 15:1-32 |
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Evangelistic Preaching, Part Two
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Luke 15:1-32 |
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Preach The Word
ID: 0116
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2 Corinthians 4:1 |
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| Complete volume: | 23004 | CD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 5
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume five of this series, Alistair Begg explores the Gospel’s central role in the pastor’s preaching ministry. If a preacher isn’t watchful, his pulpit can easily become a platform for chasing fame or sharing worldly wisdom that leaves the hearer without real hope. Only the Good News of God’s grace can truly kindle belief in the lost and ignite the Church for its holy mission.
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For the Sake of the Gospel, Part One
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2510 |
1 Corinthians 9:1-27 |
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For the Sake of the Gospel, Part Two
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1 Corinthians 9:1-27 |
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Preaching God's Grace
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Titus 2:11-3:11 |
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Gospel Ministry, Part One
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2 Corinthians 4:1-7 |
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Gospel Ministry, Part Two
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2 Corinthians 4:1-7 |
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Persuasive Preaching, Part One
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2 Corinthians 5:20 |
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Persuasive Preaching, Part Two
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2683 |
Acts 26:1-32 |
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Peter's Denial
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2687 |
John 13:36-38 |
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| Complete volume: | 23005 | CD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 6
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume six of this series, Alistair Begg examines the Bible’s instruction on pastoral priorities. Scripture teaches that the pastor must give himself wholeheartedly to the preaching of the Gospel—a duty built on prayer and personal holiness. With this priority in view, pastors can equip their congregations in the confidence that God Himself empowers their work.
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The Word of the Cross
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1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
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1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5 |
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Jesus as Evangelist, Part One
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John 3:1-21 |
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Jesus as Evangelist, Part Two
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John 4:1-42 |
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Pastoral Priorities, Part One
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Acts 6:1-7 |
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Pastoral Priorities, Part Two
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Acts 6:1-7 |
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I Found It Necessary
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Jude 1:1-7 |
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Now to Him
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Jude 1:17-24 |
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The Dangers and Delights of Long Term Ministry in One Place
ID: 2954
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2954 |
Acts 6:1-7 Nehemiah 6:1-8 |
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Preaching Evangelistic Sermons
ID: 2811
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2811 |
Romans 10:1-21 |
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| Complete volume: | 23007 | CD Series DVD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 7
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that "the work of preaching is the highest and greatest and most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called." Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: As a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In the Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume seven of this series, Alistair Begg emphasizes the sufficiency of Scripture in the pastor’s work. When pastors compromise the Bible’s truths or doubt its power, their ministry crumbles: God’s Word must be preached faithfully, regardless of the cultural climate. Pastors will be strengthened by these messages as they fulfill their callings and faithfully exposit Scripture.
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Preservation of the Saints (Ligonier)
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John 10:25-30 Romans 8:35-39 |
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Ecclesiastes Speaks Today, Part One
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 |
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Ecclesiastes Speaks Today, Part Two
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Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 |
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Back to the Basics Again, Part One
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2 Timothy 4:1-5 |
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Back to the Basics Again, Part Two
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3082 |
2 Timothy 4:1-5 |
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The Pastor's Role in the Praising Church
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Keeping Watch
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We Do Not Lose Heart, Part One
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3169 |
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 |
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We Do Not Lose Heart, Part Two
ID: 3170
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3170 |
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 |
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On Being a Pastor
ID: 3118
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3118 |
Ephesians 4:11-12 |
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| Complete volume: | 23008 | CD Series DVD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
Other messages in: The Pastor's Study, Volume 8
Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that “the work of preaching is the highest and the greatest and the most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called.” Such a high calling, however, comes with a high level of responsibility: as a pastor places his confidence in the Gospel’s power, the task of proclamation must be his chief concern. In The Pastor’s Study, we present a collection of sermons designed to help and encourage the Gospel-centered pastor as he evangelizes faithfully and establishes believers in the sound doctrine essential to spiritual growth.
In volume eight of this series, Alistair Begg brings God’s wisdom and his own experience to bear on the issues facing today’s church leaders, reminding them of their calling and counseling them through service to Christ’s body. Pastors are called and equipped to consider their purpose, preach the Scriptures, serve faithfully, and lead their people on toward maturity.
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Pastors and People
ID: 2661
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 |
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A Gospel Minister
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3190 |
Ephesians 3:7-8 |
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Pastors and Teachers
ID: 3233
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3233 |
Ephesians 4:12-13 |
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A Good Servant of Christ Jesus (Personal)
ID: 3231
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3231 |
1 Timothy 4:6-10 |
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A Good Servant of Christ Jesus (Public)
ID: 3232
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3232 |
1 Timothy 4:11-16 |
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Leaders in the Local Church
ID: 3312
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3312 |
1 Peter 5:1-5 Exodus 18:13-27 |
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Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ — Part One
ID: 3361
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3361 |
Colossians 1:28-29 |
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Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ — Part Two
ID: 3363
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3363 |
Colossians 1:28-29 |
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| Complete volume: | 23013 | CD Series DVD Series MP3 CD Series | ||
