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Answer Six: Who Ministers Really Are Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015

Believers don’t need to pit one minister against another, or exalt one minister over another, or to even favor one minster over another, or especially not form a clique around a minister. This passage tonight offers Paul’s 6th answer to this division problem.

The Corinthian church was severely divided. The division came because the congregation was hung up on the former preachers of the church. I would hate to be called to a church like that. SEBC was a lot like that when I was called here. But in the course of about 9 months, that finally began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 18, 2023

Never before in our history has man looked back and forth trying to find an answer to his many and varied problems.

(Editor’s note: This sermon dates to the late 1950’s early 60’s and references some of the causes of the great depression and dust bowl and the conservation practices that were put into place.) Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration Matthew 4:4; “But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Nazarene

Disciplined Living Sermon Iii: Staying Focused In A Self-Centered Society Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians stay focused on the Savior no matter the degree of hostile attitudes toward Christianity or the extent of threats by activists who would destroy.

STAYING FOCUSED ON THE SAVIOR IN A SELF-CENTERED SOCIETY In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy that occurred in Texas on a Sunday morning – when innocent church goers were the victims of one sin-sick crazed specimen of evil – the local sheriff called on a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-34, John 3:26-30

The Shepherd's Covenant

Contributed by Mark Price on Jun 29, 2007

Upon hearing H.B London speak at a leadership congference, and haveing read the book "The Speherd’s Covenant for Pastors," I utilized the principles in the covenant to share my heart with the church. You can go to http://www.parsonage.org/shepherds/index

Text: Pro 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Introduction I have had the privilege of attending some great conferences since I have been in ministry. But of all those I have attended, one that places among the most beneficial to my personal ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: *other

An Honest Prayer

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 8, 2007

Prayer is a conversation with God in which we need to both speak and listen.

An Honest Prayer I can’t remember if I’ve told you all this before, but early in my pastoral calling I attended a conference that I was very passionate about. It was a conference talking about the spirituality of children and how we can help our children grow in their faith and in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Final Accounting

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

The minute you loosen your death grip on your wallet, you shift your spiritual center of gravity from yourself onto God

I just got back from the most marvelous conference. I almost didn’t go... I’d spent all my Continuing Ed allowance already, and the hotels in Baltimore are EXPENSIVE. But the organizer of the conference arranged for me to share a hotel room with one of the speakers, whose room was already being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grace Of God And Our Salvation

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 4, 2008

Our newspapers are filled with bad news. As we listen to news reporters on television relating the tragic events happening around the world, we can easily become fatigued with the tragedy of what is taking place. Our text contains some good news for th

The Grace of God and Our Salvation Titus 2:11-14 Intro Our newspapers are filled with bad news. As we listen to news reporters on television relating the tragic events happening around the world, we can easily become fatigued with the tragedy of what is taking place. Our text contains some good ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2014

A Christian is someone who has been changed by his or her encounter with the risen Jesus

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved ones in these terms “He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian” That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Redemption #16 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 8, 2005

BEFORE God created a single grain of sand, before a single human was formed, before there was a single moonbeam, God loved you and made a plan of redemption, just for you. My, friend, that’s love!!!!

In the past few lessons, I have tried to establish a workable introduction to the eternal and infinite subject of Biblical redemption. In the last lesson, we saw that the subject of redemption is vast, and is interlaced and interdependent on many other Biblical subjects. 1. The essence of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Rebirth And Revitalization:the Start Of A New Year

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007

Learining the lessons of unconditional love and reconciliation and forgiveness of others.

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek and patient. Put up with each other and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you. Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

How To Settle Disputes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

There will be disputes. that is not the important part. How we handle them is what matters.

Galatians 2:1-21 How To Settle Disputes Introduction A. As long as we are human, we will have disputes B. We will have arguments C. We will have disagreements D. There was a small town in Tenn. With a Church whose name was “left foot Baptist” a young seminary student saw the sign and was curious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remain: Reflections On Love & Unity As Christ's Friends

Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 9, 2012

What does it mean today to be called Christ's friends? It means we live as a community, united in Christ's love; we don't focus on differences, but celebrate diversity.

I’m going to do something this morning that I never thought I would do as a preacher. In fact, I’m going to break one of my cardinal rules of preaching, which is, don’t preach about politics! Now, the truth of the matter is, if I really did preach about politics, I could get ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Problem: Those From Syrian Antioch, Parts 1-4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2017

The letter brought from Jerusalem by the delegation caused quite a stir at Antioch. When Barnabas and Silas read the letter and confirmed it personally a great cloud was lifted from the minds and hearts of the believers in Antioch...

December 7, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV. The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic B: The Jerusalem Council (15:1-35) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist