Sermons on Erratic Leaders:

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

For Whom Do I Pray? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Barabbas

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

The story of Barabbas is the story of me (and you) and everyone who needs Jesus.

I Am Barabbas Mark 15:1-15 • The decision had been made to have Jesus killed. The religious leaders have had enough, seen enough, and heard enough to know that Jesus had to die. The one problem that they faced and that was that they, as the religious leaders, didn’t have the authority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Objections To Nt Baptism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014

A sermon on objections to NT immersion (Material adapted from Eddie Parrish of The Truth In Love, P.O. Box 865, Hurst, Texas 76053, The Truth About Baptism, #1019 to #1021 Objections to Baptism; conclusion adapted from Brian Jones from Christian Standard)

HoHum: Max Lucado- Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers. WBTU: Baptism is essential for salvation. It is not just helpful or advisable or needful but essential, in other words cannot have one without the other. When we say this many disagree and they give many objections to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fish Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

The Fish Gate reminds us that we are to get involved in evangelism because we have been called to be ‘fishers of men’.

“The Fish Gate Message 2” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:3 Monte T. Brown August 3, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude It is important to mention that the Word of God is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said 'go Into The World.' Not 'sit On The Church Pew

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Sep 29, 2014

Needless to say, that well-meaning expression of “Money Cometh” was not the words Jesus, the Christ would have chosen to say.

JESUS SAID 'GO YE THEREFORE INTO THE WORLD.' NOT 'SIT YOU ON THE CHURCH PEW AND FOREVER STARE.' In our capitalist society, a person travels the halls of the elementary, middle, and high school system for 12 years on a designed course to graduate into the world as a potentially productive citizen. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: *other

Marks Of A Great Servant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2016

A great servant of God lives with integrity, with faithfulness and with love for his people.

Samuel anointed Saul as King in 1 Sam 10. He was selected by lot before the people. • Chapter 11 Saul, filled with the Spirit of God, led the people to their first battle against the Ammonites and rescued their city Jabesh Gilead. • The people were elated and affirmed Saul as their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong And Corageous

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

We can learn a lot about God from Joshua. Joshua was the new generation called of God to lead and not be future church but the church of right now.

Strong and Courageous Joshua chapter 1:1-1:9 Introduction- Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral. This morning we begin Advent We have devotionals for you to help prepare you for Christmas season. Next week we will begin Advent readings and the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011

Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

How should believers relate to the government.

The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 5, 2014

Gideon has been coaxed and prodded to and through a battle for the Lord (and Gideon ...) Now, he's in the mop up operation and deals violently with two towns that don't help him out. What are we to think of these actions? Where is the Lord in them?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 8:4-21 Note to self: Be familiar enough with this segment of the story so that you can tell it in your own words with confidence. The main battle is over the original odds of 300 to 135,000 has been reduced to 300 to 15,000 or from 1:450 to 1:50. The 300 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene