Sermons on Clergy Education:

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025

MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

Key Scripture Passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Lose Your Identity

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2025

The devil knows your identity is the key to your destiny; therefore, if he can cause you to lose your identity he can cause you to miss out on what God has for you.

Don’t Lose Your Identity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURES: - Genesis 27 1-5 & 34-38, John 10:10, Matthew 4:6 & 8-10, Proverbs 6:31 OPENING: - Donald Trump began February 2025 with a proclamation that Black History Month offered “an occasion to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:31, John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Daniel's Purpose

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 14, 2016

His position, purpose, peril, piety and Promotion

Sermon Daniel’s Purpose Daniel 1:8 I. His Position In the court of Babylon A Captive Away from Home II. His Purpose He as true to a godly education. No student could have stood this test had he not be thoroughly well taught He was true to conscience He was true to the word of God He was true ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen's Message Pt 2, Moses

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 13, 2003

Stephen’s Message turns to Moses

Stephen’s Message, Pt. 2 – Moses, the Man God Called Acts 7:17 – 7:37 Jeff Hughes – May 11, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we talked about faith, and we saw last week what a vital thing faith is to us as Christians. Faith is the basis of our relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 27: Preach Logically Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

Let's learn to apply logic to our sermons

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach logical sermons. Lesson Intro How do we recognize deception? How do we avoid self-deception? How often have we heard fellow Christians say things that seem rather half-baked and irrational? How often have people in the scientific or educational community ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

I. Call to Joy I (1) A.

I. Call to Joy I (1) A. Repeated call 1. Prevalent theme in book a. ‘Joy’ – 6X b. ‘Rejoice’ – 8X B. Basis of joy - ‘brethren’ C. Scope of our joy 1. ‘In the Lord’ 2. Over 130X in NT 3. 9X in Philippians II. Warning Against Judaisers (2) A. Beware of dogs 1. Word used as a metaphor for person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Elder Sins Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014

Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

“Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message To A Nation Under Attack

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Message for the Sunday following the attack of September 11, 2001.

September 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION We’ve wandered in a haze now for six days. Some fitting words for this week were sung several years ago by Bruce Cockburn, “Sometimes a wind comes out of nowhere and knocks you off your feet.” A wind has come out of New York and Washington, knocked us off our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:7-8, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

The greatest challenge facing America is the cities and the vast number who are lost and have never heard a biblical prsentation of the Gospel.

WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001

How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Real Christians display real love to those who need it most.

Introduction Kitty Genovese Story At about 3:20 a.m. on March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old manager of a bar in Queens, New York, returned to her quiet residential neighborhood, parked her car in a lot adjacent to her apartment building, and began to walk the 30 yards through the lot to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational