Sermons on Commitment To Jesus:

Where Are The Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

So you think you want to be a pastor. or So you think you know how to call a pastor.

Where Are All The Pastors? 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (KJV) In a Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage article, Ron Rose asks, "Where are all the pastors? That is exactly the question I heard in 1977 when I surrendered to preach. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trust - The Key To Successful Living Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

Learning to Trust God with all aspects of life, strong emphasis placed on Stewardship

TRUST - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Proverbs 3:1﷓10, there are some marvelous words of wisdom for us on our relationship with God. This morning, and for the next four Sundays, I want to talk to you about what I consider the key to successful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Trust Test - Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The third sermon in this four part series that assess your will to let God lead your life

THE TRUST TEST (PART 1) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to talk to you about managing the resources that God has given to us. Two Sundays ago we asked the question: Can I trust God? Last week we looked at another question: Am I trustworthy? Can God trust me with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Husbands, Priests And Fathers

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

The father is the spiritual compass of the family. It is the responsibility of the man to be a Husband, Priest and Father.

Husbands, Priests and Fathers In honor of Father’s Day I want to take a look at the husband’s role in the family. A family is a symbol of God’s complete design for the church. If the family is dysfunctional, so will the church and the people in the church. The goal of this study is to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Thief In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007

This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

Though the trend towards "evangelistic atheism" in our culture is disturbing, followers of Christ should be concerned about the "practical atheism" that may be at work in our lives.

Practical Atheism The Cosmic Authority Problem TCF Sermon Text July 15, 2007 Did you ever notice that children sometimes have misconceptions or misunderstandings, about the Bible, about church, and about God? There’s the Sunday school class that was studying the Ten Commandments. They were ready ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking And Doing Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Tithing Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #7

The Truth About Tithing I was thinking last week as we took the offering, that we had this all planned wrong. We should have had the offering right after the message! What do you think? No, not a good idea. Like I said last week, in some ways I’m hesitant to even preach on this subject lest ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minister To The Minister

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005

A message for the church that relates to ministering to those who teach us God’s Word every week.

“How to Minister to the Minister” (I Timothy 5:17-25) Well, this morning we are continuing in our series from the Pastoral Epistles we are calling “Footsteps of the Faithful.” Now let me recap some of what’s been covered in this series of messages. In chapter one we talked about the church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Win Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

Worship satisfies. It gives us right priorities. More joy, peace, hope. When your blessings go up to God, His blessings come down to you.

We are wired for worship! Several years ago a businessman here in Brecksville said to me, “I don’t like that word ‘worship.’ Sounds soft. It’s not for me.” Well, last week, we learned that worship is why we were created. It’s what gives us fulfillment. It satisfies. It gives us right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Back Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 7: 1 – 18 ‘Pay back’ Part 1 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. 3 Now the end has come upon you, and I will send My ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Urban Legend: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 10, 2010

Looks at the Spiritual Urban Legend that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and discusses the reasons that we often face more than we can handle and what God does through that in our lives

Spiritual Urban Legends God will never give you more than you can handle Numbers 11:4-6, 10-23 Luke 10:38-42 God allows us to face more than we can handle so we learn to… Carry each other’s burdens (Numbers 11:17; Galatians 6:2) Rely on God’s strength (Numbers 18-23; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Preacher's Call To Maturity" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2009

Sermon 14 in a study in HEBREWS

“Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Problems And More Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

Dealing with perplexing problems

BE SATISFIED “PROBLEMS AND MORE PROBLEMS” ECCLESIASTES 5:8-20 OPEN A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he finally came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. When she leaned closer to him, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Restores Me Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011

When we become downcast God is there to restore us.

Two guys are walking through the woods and come across this big deep hole. "Wow...that looks deep." "Sure does... toss a few pebbles in there and see how deep it is." They pick up a few pebbles and throw them in and wait... no noise. "Jeeez. That is REALLY deep... here.. throw one of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist