Sermons on Clergy Appreciation:

Questions About Tithing (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005

This sermon is the second in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

Last Sunday I began a two part series entitled "Questions about Tithing." Today, as we conclude this study I want to ask and then answer the last three (of six) questions about tithing. With that in mind lets look at three verses of scripture from Malachi 3. "Will a man rob God? Yet you have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Is An Adventure(An Easter Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007

Jesus is Risen! Is that Good News? Well ... if you had been promising yourself that you were never going to get yourself into trouble with the Roman occupation forces again...

Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Angel has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Following Jesus Is An Adventure (An Easter Sermon On Luke 24)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

Jesus is Risen! Is that Good News? Well ... if you had been promising yourself that you were never going to get yourself into trouble with the Roman occupation forces again...

Following Jesus is an adventure. It’s not always a barrel of laughs, but it’s always an adventure. Ange has been known to muse over where her life might be now, had she not married me, and so ’married into the church’ (so to speak). We’ve reflected numerous times on how she might have had a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity?

Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007

Unity in the church today and yesterday.

Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Looks Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012

In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2020

Our country/world is experiencing a time of darkness. I want to give you 3 causes for HOPE: a. It’s NOT as dark as you think; b. the Light of the world has come; and c. the Light will triumph in the end!

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPRECIATE YOUR LOYALTY 1. A little old lady got into an argument with her pastor. It got rather abrasive. The pastor thought he would never see her again, however she showed up for the next service. 2. “I thought you’d be gone for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16, Isaiah 5:20, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sweet Partnership In The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

Explores the joy, unity, and transformative power of grace found in our shared partnership in the Gospel.

Good morning, dear congregation! I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and eager anticipation for what God has in store for us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our lives, so beautifully interwoven in the grand tapestry of God's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discussed being fully planted and committed to Christ.

I Shall Not Be Moved Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction The last time I stood before you I told you that we are all living testimonies. We are a living testimony whether we are having a great time or going through hard times. The question that we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servants At The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2009

Scripture says all Christians are priests. How does understanding the Old Testament priesthood help us be better servants of God?

OPEN: An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by going in person to the Passport Office and asking how long it would take ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022

Developing spirituality is far more important than materialism

Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff-- no bread, no bag, no money in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The High Point?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 26, 2007

Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Before we begin this morning I would like to share a little story with you. A pastor was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing, even though it was working fine. So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Nurturing Your Next Pastor

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024

Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on Building Community

Building Community - Serve One Another "A community is a group of people who matter to you, and to whom you matter." I grew up in a community where everyone knew everyone else’s business and no one thought a thing of it - because we cared about each other. I grew up on Cherry Street in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ