Sermons on Choosing A Pastor:

These Three Things Part Two Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 28, 2019

In this message we will unpack Proverbs 3:5,6 and discover 3 truths that if we embrace and keep striving to live out we make this year different.

These Three Things – week 2 ThisYearCanBeDifferent GOOD MORNING… WELCOME – to church, WELCOME – to week 4 of the new year, and to week 3 of our opening series for 2019… ‘This Year Can Be Different!’ AND LISTEN B/S – the God that we have gathered in this room to worship, wants you to know that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Philemon Commentary; Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The apostle's final decision was to do nothing without Philemon's consent. Paul made his appeal and made it strong and skillfully. At the same time, he did leave the decision to Philemon.

Tom Lowe 3/28/2021 THE BOOK OF PHILEMON COMMENTARY; PART 2 Note: The New King James Bible is used throughout, except where noted otherwise. 14. But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary. But without your consent, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom With Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Using our words wisely is crucial for healthy relationships. We should learn to sit with others in their pain, use our words to build others up, guard our hearts, and be aware of our options to speak positively or negatively.

Today, we're going to talk about our words. You know, those things we say without thinking sometimes? Yeah, those. Let's see what the Bible has to say about it. Ever heard of a guy named Job? Dude had it rough. Lost everything. His friends came to visit him, and you know what they did? They didn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Choosing Words, Wise Communication, Verbal Etiquette, Effective Speech

Joshua's Farewell (Joshua 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2025

What would we say on our death bed? Let's look at Joshua 24.

What would we want to say in our last words? Let’s examine Joshua 24. Where did Joshua say his last words? Did Abraham’s family serve idols? Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges, and for their officers; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing Rain

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon that I preached at our Associational Pastor’s Conference.

“HEALING RAIN” DANIEL 5:21B-28A Abortions are on the rise, Divorces are on the rise, perversity, such as adultery, homosexuality and pornography, is on the rise, but yet we look at the numbers over the last few years for the SBC and salvation and baptisms are down and it leaves us asking “What’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Is Empty — Hope Is Alive! (Easter Sermon) By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025

Easter calls us to come and see — to experience the risen Christ personally. Then, we are called to go and tell — to share the good news that Jesus is alive. Like the women at the tomb, we are messengers of resurrection hope in a world full of fear, doubt, and death

"He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." — Matthew 28:6 (NKJV) Introduction: Happy Easter, beloved! Today, we gather not to mourn a dead Savior but to celebrate a risen King. The resurrection of Jesus is the greatest event in history, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nakuha Ito Ng Diyos—kapag Aalis Ang Isang Pastor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2023

Ipinagdiriwang ng sermon na ito ang isang paglipat kapag ang isang pastor ay umalis sa isang kongregasyon at parehong may pananampalataya para sa kanilang kinabukasan bilang isang pinuno at bilang isang kongregasyon.

Nakuha Ito ng Diyos—Kapag Aalis ang Isang Pastor Rev. Toby Gillespie-Mobley Joshua 1:1-9 1 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Sabi nga, ang tanging may gusto ng pagbabago ay isang sanggol na may maduming lampin. Ang pagbabago ay nangangahulugan na ang isang paglipat ay ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 28, 2025

The word “give” is a request. It implies that what we are asking for is not something we can manufacture ourselves. We are not demanding, we are petitioning God, acknowledging that He alone is our Source.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread By Pastor Joseph Ondu Key Text: Matthew 6:11 (NKJV) – “Give us this day our daily bread.” Introduction: Beloved, in the Lord’s Prayer often called the model prayer—Jesus gave His disciples a powerful blueprint for how to approach God. One line stands out for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon Title: "Building A Powerful Prayer Life” By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it is a relationship, a conversation, a connection with the Father. Jesus prayed. The early church prayed. The apostles prayed. And every revival in history has been birthed in prayer.

Sermon Title: “Building a Powerful Prayer Life” Theme Scripture: James 5:16 (NKJV) “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Introduction: The Power and Purpose of Prayer Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Providence Part 3 - God’s Plan Now And Our Problem With It Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 8, 2018

What are God's requirements in the post-garden period, and man's problem with it.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 3 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Matthew 7:24, Micah 6:8, James 4:17, Romans 7:7-11, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:1-14, Philippians 3:8-11, Romans 7:7-25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 16:13-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:50, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:35, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Revelation 20:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tree

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Choosing truth

Introduction: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: United Methodist

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

You can choose to build on the Rock of Jesus Christ or the Sinking Sand of this world, which will you choose?

A Firm Foundation Pray. If I were to ask you, What is the most important part of any structure, Any house, skyscraper, hospital building, etc. What would your answer be? And of course the answer would be its foundation. See, it doesn't matter how beautiful of a structure you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outrageous Joy In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

Joy is a choose that this world has not made. they choose instead to find worldly happiness.

Outrageous Joy in your life Phil 4:10-13 Good Morning online church glad to have you with us and be a part of Rosedale- I would like us to look at Paul and his pursuit of Joy instead of happiness. In the pursuit of happiness most give up Joy. Joy is what even more people lose in heart and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN—1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist