Sermons on Good Leadership:

Lessons For Ministry - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the evil in the world—or in the church? You feel powerless to do anything of significance, and the unbelief and disobedience to God is so exasperating. This passage shows us what Jesus did in that situation, and it may surprise you.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit Comes

Contributed by James Allen on Jun 14, 2023

God pours out His Spirit on His Disciples.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave instructions to His disciples. (Act 1:4) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. (Act 1:5) For John baptized ...read more

Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

"Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation Soul And Body

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2023

Heaven is great, but no one is in a hurry to get there. It is God's will to heal the sick. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Therefore we live to manifest heaven on earth.

I have been in the ministry now for over 40 years. My First congregation was senior people. People in the church who were on pension. Some were single because either their wife or husband had died. In all cases, if an elderly person was dying, I never ever met any family member who did not feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Psalm 115:17, Matthew 5:48, John 10:10, Romans 5:1, Matthew 6:25-31  (view more)  (view less)

You And Who Else?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023

The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

“Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2023

A few hinderances to worship: Pride, Isaiah 14:12-15. Sin separates you from worship, 1 John 1:9. Etc...

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3 Isaiah 43:21 True worship consist of a lifestyle, attitude, and actions that give honor and glory to God. I want to give you four points on worship: 1. Everyone worships something. If they do not worship, Jehovah God, then they worship another god, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2023

A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God...

The Beauty Of Worship. Pt.4 2 Samuel 6:12-15NKJV A. W. Tozer, once wrote: The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God, it is capable of almost unlimited extension in all directions. And one of the world’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Closer Walk

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jul 29, 2023

We can learn from Enoch to walk with God, that God expects us to walk by faith and that without faith we cannot please God or enter heaven

“A closer walk” Hebrews 11:5-6 I didn’t know I was competitive: - until I got this new watch that tracks my steps - It told me I was supposed to walk about 5700 steps a day - I did that, and then I did 10,000, 14,000 camping Last Thursday: - I started walking south and got to about 4000 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of ‘as’.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 2, 2023

The Midianites were very cruel to Israel. These Hebrews were so frightened, they lived in caves and dens to hide from the Midianites. -The power of 'as'.

The Power Of ‘As’. Ephesians 5:1NKJV Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing the promises of God. God will always act, “...according to His promise” (2 Peter 3:13). Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coram Deo

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2023

Living our life in the presence of God

“Coram Deo” 1 Chron. 16:11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. Introduction: First some context from Barnes Notes. He says: The Psalm here put before us by the Chronicler, as sung liturgically by Asaph and his brethren on the day of the Ark's entrance into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Christmas reminds us that the light of Christ has dawned upon us. God has not forgotten nor forsaken us. There is hope in this broken world. Jesus is our hope and Saviour.

Isaiah 9:1-7 ESV 1But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2The people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 4:13-17, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meeting On The Mountain

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 15, 2023

The Mount of Transfiguration - 1. A Revealing 2. A Reaction 3. An Expected Response

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13 Theme: Transfiguration Title: The Meeting on the Mountain In the meeting on the Mountain we see 1. A Revelation 2. A Reaction 3. An Expected Response Revelation – Reaction – Response INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Philippians 2:14-15, Ephesians 5:8, James 1:17

Denomination: Nazarene

02. The Foundation Of Faith: Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 15, 2023

If you come to God, humbly as a beggar, realizing you have no worth or righteousness to stand upon, not even deserving to ask. He will not turn away from you but will welcome you in.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have started a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon that Jesus himself delivered to his disciples and the multitudes. Just like the day that Jesus preached it, it is a message that turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Brethren