Sermons on Charge To The Pastor:

God Is In Control And Let God Be God! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2020

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also.

God is in charge of everything that occurs known to man, at that point He is in charge of everything that occurs in your life also. This world is frequently assaulted by otherworldly powers that are not from God yet from Satan. Their power is constrained and transitory. Some erroneously accept ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Proverbs 21:2

“commemorate My Saving Acts!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 18, 2011

“Commemorate My Saving Acts!” 1) God's charge to Joshua 2) God's charge to us

The plot of land that for a decade has been known as “the pile,” “the pit,” and “Ground Zero” opened to the public last Sunday for the first time since that terrible morning on September 11th, 2001. Where the Twin Towers once stood is now a memorial consisting of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

So Many Lambs, An Abundance Of Wolves, Too Few Shepherds

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2024

The events described in Revelation Chapter 6 describe the terrors that will come upon the earth. The lost are like sheep without a shepherd about to face this horrid time. We must bring them to Jesus before it is too late.

Bible prophecy is not preached in a majority of churches today. The sad fact is that a lot of "churches" don't bother to preach from the Bible but are more than happy to cater to the unholy trinity of "me, myself, and I". They are in the business of people pleasing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:8-9, Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008

This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Upholding The Man Of God

Contributed by Scottie Allen on Oct 9, 2007

Pastor’s Appreciation Sermon

Exodus 17:8-13 I. Israel attacked by the Amalekites. (A) Amalek was the grandson of Esau. Full of the hate of his forefathers. So the Amalekites, who were actually Israel’s family, came to fight with Israel. The book of Deuteronomy tells us that the attacked the “hindmost…even all that were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cold Heart

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon will charge the apathetic and encourage the faithful.

Intro: Christ writes seven letters to seven different churches. These messages have a three-fold meaning: 1. primary association-to the church 2. personal application-to the individual 3. prophetic anticipation-seven stages in the Church age I. The Assembly According ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

An Ordination Service

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

A loving and not too long of an ordination charge.

Tonight Special night for these men You each have been called to the ministry of GOD Since you have surrendered, you have probably already faced difficulties, problems, and doubt Some people would look at you say, how can you be called and feel those things Think of how Peter felt as he sunk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abinadab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2022

Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab and Malki-Shua.

ABINADAB ABINADAB *? bin' *? dab (my [the] father is generous [noble] or father of generosity [nobility]). 1. Abinadab is the second of Jesse's eight sons (1 Sam 16:8; 1 Chron 2:13). When Goliath challenged the Israelites in the Valley of Elah and was killed by David, Abinadab, Eliab, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

21 Thoughts On What The Holy Spirit Is Saying To The Churches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 10, 2014

LOVE IS THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH .THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE. BEAR ONE ANOTHERS BURDENS AND SO FULFILL THE LAW OF CHRIST.GIVE GENEROUSLY AND RECEIVE A BOUNTIFUL REWARD. GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER.GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

21 THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS SAYING TO THE CHURCHES ********************************************************************************************* Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. REVELATION 2:1-29 , 3:1-22 ACTS 2: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some People Have Entertained Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 29, 2021

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life.

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Hebrews 13:2

Missions At Asian Cities Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

Paul and Barnabas as the first missionary team had decided to venture into the Asian Cities and reached many coastal cities with Gospel and established churches. Read further.

Acts 14:1-28 First Missionary Journey Continued & Completed 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium 14:08-21. a. Mission work at Lystra, Derbe, and Opposition 14:21. b. -28 Appointments of Pastors for Churches Acts 14:01-07 Mission work at Iconium. Paul and Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

Sixth Church Anniversary-River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2022

This sermon is for a church's sixth anniversary, pastor appreciation, and recognition of special guest.

Sixth Anniversary Banquet 10/29/2022 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 We are here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the River Of Life Church International, to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, and to recognize how God has used various members of the Body of Christ to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021

This is the speech I gave at my retirement banquet sharing my personal testimony of coming to the Lord & being thankful.

Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet 12/5/2021 1 Thessalonias 5:1-24 Romans 12:12-16 I want to say thank you for all of you coming to be with me in this time of celebration. Thank you to the members of the Celebration/Anniversary Team that made all of this possible. Thank you my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24, Romans 12:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Levi's Inheritance (Joshua 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2025

Does the inheritance of the tribe of Levi give hope for faithful church elders? Let's begin in Joshua 21.

Do those who sacrificed for the sake of the Gospel have an inheritance? Does the Levites’ inheritance provide us a clue? Is there an eternal inheritance? Let’s begin in Joshua 21. What reward was given to the Levites for their faithful service to God? Then the family leaders of the descendants of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist