Sermons about A Pastors Farewell

An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020

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This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Without Charge

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 15, 2020

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If you could not be paid to preach would you pay to preach?

1Co 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Evidence Of A Shepherd's Heart

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2021

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When Paul arrived in Athens, he was grieved over the rank idolatry of the city with statues and temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. He knew that the Gospel had to be proclaimed. Souls hung in the balance. This is the heart of a man of God and the example we need to follow today.

When Paul arrived in Athens to wait for Silas and Timothy to join him, he looked around the city and did not marvel at the beauty of the city's temples or the culture or anything typical of a tourist's curiosity. If he were to be classified as a "sightseer", the sights he saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36, Mark 1:14-15, John 10:27-30, Acts 17:16-18, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

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This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

based on 4 ratings

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A look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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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

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A United Team

Contributed by Joseph Louis on Apr 25, 2002

based on 10 ratings

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A Charge used during an Ordination of an Associate Pastor

A Charge for an Associate Pastor "A Unified Team" Exodus 17:9-13 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer Request

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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Have you prayed for your pastor today?

BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Sermon

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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This is a sermon I used as a children’s pastor.

Imagine with me. You are walking along a long dusty, hard road. It is hot and your feet hurt. Your mom and dad are beside you. You are going to church. Suddenly the start singing: Psalm 100 (NIV) Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; Come before him with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Not Gone This Way Before

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 15, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Looking forward to a new year and a new pastor

You have Not Passed this Way Before Joshua 3:1-17 Last Wednesday evening I made a statement that we all like new things. A new car. A new house. A new watch, A new hair do. A new suit etc. It is natural to like new things. We all have something new every year that is a new year. The old year is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cheers For The Shepherd

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 4, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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This is a sermon delivered on the occasion of "Pastor Appreciation Sunday."

Three Cheers for the Shepherd! 1Thes 5:12-13 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. INTRO: What is the Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Danger In The Water

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

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First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Transition

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister's Minister

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 4, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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A sermon to those who are entering the pastoral ministry.

"Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister’s Minister" 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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