Sermons on Clergy Appreciation:

Looking Back To Look Ahead

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Jan 1, 2008

learning and appreciating from past experiences

Looking back to look ahead New Years Eve December 31 2006 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Life-Line for Jesus community Church We may think of the year 2006 as a journey that we all embarked upon at the beginning of the year. As we set out, none of us actually knew for sure that we would complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Divine Life

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 18, 2008

Appreciating God’s life in us

WALKING IN DIVINE LIFE Ps. 92:12-13; Rom. 6:4 Bishop David Ibeleme Three (3) Kinds of Life –  Bios – Biological or natural life. It describes plant and animal life. This encompasses the body.  Psuche – Also speaks of natural life and is often referred to as manner of life. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Leader's Philosophy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Appreciating the fact that we are born for success

The Leader¡¦s Philosophy (I’m Born for Success) Is. 40:1-5 The responsibility of leadership is often viewed as difficult. It is common to hear leaders complain about how difficult their job is. The expression "it ain’t easy" overweighs "it is well" or "it can be done". Many look at leadership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

7 Things About Gifts & Calling

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Understanding and appreciating your gifts and calling

7 THINGS ABOUT GIFTS & CALLING 2 TIM. 1:6-7; ROM. 11:29 Calling = Klesis – an invitation, a saint God has invited us to live a crucified life, a life of victory, a kingdom-oriented lifestyle. Gift = Charisma – root word – Charizomai Root meaning: = deliverance from danger or passion = ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praising Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 3, 2014

We are to appreciate our Church Leaders.

We will finish today our study of the first Letter to the Thessalonians. We spent a number of weeks with the last 16 verses of the letter because there are so many great instructions there for us! Last week we noted that every Christian is in the army of Jesus Christ and are in a battle which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessings Of The Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 13, 2023

a message to develop an appreciation for the blood of Christ.

The Blessings of the Blood Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Introduction: How can blood be a blessing you ask? All throughout me childhood if there was blood there was an accident or an injury of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Remember

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Freedom is appreciated when we remember...

Last Sabbath I spoke about freedom God is a god of freedom, he created us to be free God’s freedom is different from political freedom, or even social freedom. A country may say they are free but to many, it may seem like they are not free to do as they want. Social freedom - to interact and speak ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Thankful For Fathers”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Fathers who are godly should be appreciated

Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Illustration # 1 “playing with kids in the grass” I. We need to be thankful for Dads who teach us right from wrong. (v.1) - Illustration # 2 “hiding cigar” A. Parental instruction is a commandment from God - Pro_1:8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 28, 2005

This is a clergy talk I prepared for a Men’s Walk to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preached on Sanctifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 Seth Cook Rees tells of sending his little boy to the store for five items. In a little while, he hurried in, his face aglow with expectancy, and carrying four items instead of five! Rees said he gathered him in his arms and hugged him because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands us to "Go and make disciples of all nations

Why we have to preach the gospel: We have to preach the Gospel because: 1. *God commands it*: Jesus instructs us to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). 2. *Souls are at stake*: People without Christ are lost and destined for eternal separation from God (John 3:36). 3. *The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:16-17

Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010

In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Iii: . . . With A New Appreciation For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

When seeking to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that only by God's grace are we saved and that also it is only by God's grace that we are empowered to serve Him to the best of our ability.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A NEW APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF GOD’S GRACE So thrilled was he by his new appreciation for the gift of God’s grace that Dwight L. Moody left his study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Reformers made it a major issue as they stressed the priesthood of all believers, but we still have not rid ourselves of the concept that the church is clergy centered.

Under the Roman system of slavery it was possible for an ambitious slave to gain his freedom. If he had a skill and was determined to work he could hire himself from his master for so much a day, and work for himself. If he was successful, he could accumulate enough savings to buy himself from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Is Thanksgiving A Foreign Idea To You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

We are sometimes surprised when we hear a non-church person giving God praise for something done in their life and we are surprised by it. Maybe we are even a little embarrassed since we may have received a similar blessing but forgot to give thanks.

Is Thanksgiving a Foreign Idea to You? Thanksgiving Day 2009 Luke 17:11-19 On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed … to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Team Trinity Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God has given us all different strengths - this sermon seeks for one particular congregation to build on the strengths God has given us, and so encourage us to grow in our areas of weakness and become less individualists and more like Team Trinity

Sermon For Trinity Sunday May 18th 2008 [the following sermon starts by pointing to quite a few of the strengths of Holy Trinity Church. To an outsider, this may sound arrogant. But remember the sermon was preached to those hearing it. It is designed to get us to build on the strengths God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican