Sermons on candidates: showing 1-15 of 3,758

The Calling Of A Candidate

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006

This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Candidates Of Bewitchment

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 7, 2009

Many people and many nations are being bewitched. The Lord has a controversy with many people because they are not walking the way He wants them to walk. Many people go to churches to get themselves entertained instead of getting their spirit man changed.

This is a direct message from the Lord to you today. The fact that God has preserved your life up till this time means that He has a purpose for your life. The message is entitled, “Candidates of bewitchment.” Acts. 8: 9 – 13: “But there was a certain man called Simon which beforetime in the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus’ teaching on true discipleship separates the serious from the satisfied. Not many will step forward and stand out...how about you? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Candidate, Commitment, & Criteria Matthew 16:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CandidateCommitmentCriteria.html ----- (Mat 16:24) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." INTRODUCTION: The passage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Candidates Of Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011

his message is for two groups of people: those who are candidates for heaven and those who are candidates for hell. You can divide the whole Christians into those two groups any day anytime.

Luke 16:19-31 says, “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Unlikely Candidate Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009

See the remarkable workings of God in reaching one lost man.

No one is beyond God’s reach, unless he chooses to walk away from Him. • We are going to see today the extent to which the Holy Spirit works in order to reach someone and save him. • You can never tell what the Spirit of God can do, because He can surprise you and save the most unlikely candidate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Candidate For An Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 17, 2022

In his misguided thinking, Saul thought that he was fighting for God. We need an extreme makeover when our actions are fighting against God and innocent people, yet we think we are fighting for God.

Sermon: A Candidate For An Extreme Makeover Scripture Lesson: Acts 9:1-19 “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Drifting – A Candid Look At Spiritual Entropy Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

1st in a series of messages on Spiritual Drifting. The heart that used to burn hot for Him is now only a flicker and you find yourself there – not even sure how you got there Now the Spirit pleads with you to … pay more careful attention, therefore, to

Drifting – A Candid Look at Spiritual Entropy July 17, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 INTRO: Entropy = the tendency for things to come to a stop. “All kinds of energy spontaneously spread out from where they are concentrated to where they are more dispersed, if they’re not hindered from doing so.” • 2nd Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knots - Part 3 - Knot Candidates Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 9, 2014

We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

Knots Pt. 3 - Knot Candidates We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships can either be one of the greatest blessings in your life or they can produce more pain than drugs, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Third Rail Of Politics Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would God Vote For You? [candidates For Revival]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2004

The election is over, and now the Church’s focus should turn to where our true hope is: NOT THE WHITE HOUSE/STATE HOUSE/COURT HOUSE, BUT GOD’S HOUSE, AND YOUR HOUSE, AND MY HOUSE!

WOULD GOD VOTE FOR YOU? [Candidates for Revival] EZEKIEL 22:30 [This will be presented over several weeks...] [much of outline courtesy Life Action Ministries.] Introduction God chooses to use ordinary people who are yielded to Him to accomplish His purposes in this world that we live in. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Like Your Meat?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2024

Don't be a short order cook. Be a chef. Don't judge a chef by one or two dishes and give him one star.

Hebrews 5:13  For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.  14  But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.  While there is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

4 points to be considered by the calling Church and the considered Candidate

Deacons I. Their Call * Initiated to fix a problem within the Church * Should be out of necessity, not just because * The desire and grace to serve (not rule) comes from the Lord The call itself comes from the Church * The Church should remember this….trust them, respect them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Call

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019

This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-9, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Should We Vote For?

Contributed by Joel Santos on May 9, 2007

Four qualifications of the candidates that God is looking for(Philippines National Election)

Who Should We Vote For Exodus 18:21 “Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.” This morning I have a simple goal. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational