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  • Prayers Of An Honest Pastor

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Straight talk from a pastor to congregation

    Prayers of an Honest Pastor I love teaching the Bible. It’s what I feel called to and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I do. I hope and pray that I’m allowed to do it until I’m really old and just drop dead doing it one day. I love teaching the Bible. But there are times that I look out ...read more

  • Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,233 views

    To encourage the congregation to prepare to meet God.

    Sermon adapted from a sermon by Enoch D. Solomon. Introduction A. A farmer advertised for men to work on his farm but received only one applicant, an eighteen-year-old boy who was asked, "Can you run a tractor?" "No, Sir," replied the youth. "Can you handle a milking machine?" "No, sir I've ...read more

  • Neither Male Nor Female

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 6,635 views

    A study of gender and the role of pastor of the congregation.

    “In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are ...read more

  • Keep Calm And Carry On - A Sermon For Ash Wednesday

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013
     | 8,741 views

    A sermon for Ash Wednesday - for a UK congregation

    Joel 2:1-2 & 12-17 John 8:1-11 I’m beginning, totally unsuitably for Lent, with an expression of pride. I’m very proud of my collection of the complete set of Carry On films - it’s the earthy British humour of the 1960s and 1970s at its best (or worst, depending upon your point ...read more

  • Charge

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2020
     | 2,670 views

    Minister and congregation need to fulfill their ministries.

    1. True Story Picabo Street, the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G, is much more than a famous skier. In fact, between training on the slopes and traveling around the world to compete, she managed to get an education and earn a degree in nursing. Early in her nursing career, she was ...read more

  • Great Grace Was Upon Them All

    Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021
     | 4,368 views

    Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

    I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

  • Another Triumphant Entry.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 944 views

    A wonderful doxology for triumphant congregational singing.

    ANOTHER TRIUMPHANT ENTRY. Psalm 24:7-10. The Scottish Metrical version of Psalm 24:7-10 is strong here, and lends itself to an almost antiphonal liturgy, suitable for combined male and female voices. “Ye gates, lift up your heads on high; ye doors that last for aye, Be lifted up, that so the ...read more

  • The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,938 views

    Help the congregation experience the joy of the Lord

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a family, a community, a congregation united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Almighty. Today, we are going to embark on a journey, a spiritual expedition, not into the unknown, ...read more

  • The New Covenant SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,248 views

    Help the congregation see that Jesus is enough.

    Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. As we gather here today in this sacred space, I am reminded of the warmth of the sun that greeted us this morning, a gentle reminder of God's love and faithfulness. It's a new day, a fresh start, a clean slate. And in this new day, we are called to ...read more

  • Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,011 views

    Help my congregation see faith

    Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As the sun rises and graces us with its warm, gentle light, we find ourselves gathered here in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for the Lord. Today, we embark on a journey, not of miles and landscapes, but of ...read more

  • Gratitude SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    Help my congregation show gratitude

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow in our spiritual journey. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is as old as the Bible itself, yet as fresh as the ...read more

  • Gratitude SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,117 views

    Help my congregation be grounded in knowledge

    Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As the sun rises and paints the sky with hues of hope, we gather here in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the love of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are setting sail on a journey, not of miles, but of understanding. We are ...read more

  • Needvsgreed

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    The importance of providing for the needs of the congregation instead of self

    “The Parable Of The Spoons” “A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round ...read more

  • Leadership Transition

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 38,394 views

    Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

    Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

  • Bringing In The Sheaves

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,270 views

    Addresses the nead for more congregational involvment in evangelism

    “Bringing In The Sheaves” Gospel Reading: Matthew 28: 18 – 20 Hear, O Israel, you shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your mind, all of your strength, and all of your soul. Now hear what Jesus replied when asked “What is the greatest commandment?” “you shall love the ...read more