Sermons on Choosing A Pastor:

How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This is a careful, radically Biblical assessment of God's written will for the Equipping Gift of Pastor, as mentioned in Ephesians 4, and commented on in other places in the New Testament.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors Eric J. Hanson July 8, 2012 Pastor Dallas recently shared a message on the five giftings mentioned in Ephesians 4:11. These are gifts from God in the form of men and women whom God has raised up, for the purpose of equipping His people to minister the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

Should the Pastor be “worthy of double honor “ If they are....what should we base it upon? What does the Bible say?

“Don’t muzzle the Ox!” Galatians 6:6-10 Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in society that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Right For The Job

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 13, 2008

Brother and Sister we live in a day where the word tolerance is being used and abused. We are constantly being asked to lower our standards and expectations ... and to accept any old kind of behavior and any old body. However, I am a firm believer that

JUST RIGHT FOR THE JOB Spoken on 27 April 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois In Honor of Pastor Walstone E. Francis 16th Year Anniversary Pastor Johnson, fellow Ministers, Shiloh Family, I also stand this morning with the monumental task of providing Words of Encouragement to a man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22, Philippians 2:21, Philippians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 1) He Is The Messenger Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

HE IS THE MESSENGER OF THE LORD Introduction: "The Perfect Pastor" Theme Scripture: Malachi 2:7 Gal 4:14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. I. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS A. Matt 13:57 "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:57, Malachi 2:7, John 10:11, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013

Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

(If The Church Would Just Pray ) (Perils And The Power Of Preaching)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

THAT THERE IS NO SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL FOR IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT GOD`S WORD IS ALWAYS CARRIED ON THE FRESH WIND OF A PREACHER PREACHING

Ephes. 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephes. 6:19-20 (KJV) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Shepherd

Contributed by Bishop Farris Long on Apr 17, 2025

This sermon was written for a pastor's 13 year anniversary celebration at their church. But can also be used for a church anniversary celebration or can even be revised to be a general Sunday sermon.

Psalm 23, our text for today, is incredibly famous – maybe one of the best-known Bible passages besides John 3:16. It's written in a way that feels poetic and musical. But more importantly, it's a source of great comfort. People often read Psalm 23 when they feel desperate, depressed, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 1, 2020

Life is filled with choices. It is our choice to be at peace or to be distracted. Our happiness depends on our choice. Here, we find two women who make two different choices and face the end-result of their choice.

I remember a story that I heard some time ago. A man once visited a counsellor and told him his problem. He said, “Sir, 10 years back, when I was married, whenever I came home from work, my wife would run to welcome me and bring my pair of home footwear and my dog would come barking at me. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8

Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-27

Denomination: *other

A Father's Heart (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

God is the ultimate example of a loving, committed Father. He wants the very best for us. Pastor Jose Jr. explores a few aspects of the Father’s love and what it means for our lives.

Proverbs 1:8-9 1:8: My son, listen to your father’s instruction, And don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: 1:9: For they will be a garland to grace your head, And chains around your neck. Being a father that can impart wisdom and instruction starts with being a son who can receive the same. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Story (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The death and resurrection of Christ was the most important event in human history. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith

The death and resurrection of Christ was the most important event in human history. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith because it: 1. Demonstrates God’s extreme passion for us – so loving that He would go through torture and even death for us. 2. Demonstrates that God does have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exploring The Prophetic (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The gift of prophecy is the ability to know and comprehend the mind and heart of God on specific matters at a specific time.

Exploring the Prophetic Revelations 19:5-10 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!" 6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moments With God (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Experiencing the very nature and essence of God’s presence is indescribable.

Moments with God Psalm 62:5-7 62:5: My soul, wait in silence for God alone, For my expectation is from him. 62:6: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. 62:7: With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational