Sermons on Homosexual Ministers:

To Pay Or Not To Pay

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2025

In chapter nine of First Corinthians, the apostle Paul speaks to the issue of paying the preacher. He says it is the right thing to do. On the other hand, he reminds the Corinthians that when he was with them, he did not accept a salary.

Alba 6-22-2025 TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY I Corinthians 9:1-18 Today's subject is “To Pay or Not to Pay”, that is the question. There was a preacher who had just finished his sermon for the day and went to the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking. After shaking a few hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Timothy

1 TIMOTHY – Counsel INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy was the 11th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

God requires believers to be humble in terms of our service.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. 8:am 9/9/01 Matt 20:20-21 Humility, The way To Greatness Matt 20:20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Soldier, The Athlete, And The Farmer

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Examples of serving God.

The Soldier, The Athlete, and The Farmer 2Timothy 2:1-6 I. Turn to 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 STOP AND PRAY 2 Timothy is usually considered a book that really speaks to the issues that come with being an effective minister for Christ But this particular passage really speaks to the issue of “every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 22, 2005

Encouraging the church to become involved as the church

INVOLVED OR COMMITTED by George Crumbly Luke 10: 25-37 Humphrey UMC SundayAM 7/24/2005 Luke 10 The Lord gave me this message as I as thinking about a story I heard years ago. There was a young pastor in his first church that was struggling and having a hard time, discouraged with attendance and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Spur One Another On...

Contributed by David Slone on Apr 22, 2007

A look at how the writer of Hebrews spurs on the children of God. A semi outline semi manuscript. Powerpoint is available upon request

Spur one another on Hebrews 10 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews was written amidst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ambassadors Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude.

In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude. In verse 11 it seems Jesus’ remarks are to His disciples. Persecution is the usual experience of the followers of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Disciples' Future

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

As a farmer separates the sheep from the goats, so on the day of Judgment God will separate the wicked from the righteous. On that day there will both the wicked and the righteous will be surprised at the revelation that what we have done on earth, and h

The Disciples’ Future Matt. 25:31-46 Dorn Ridge March 11, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus commenced his final week of life and ministry with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 2.) This morning, and for the next number of weeks, I would like us to look not at His triumphal entry, but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deep Into Ministry

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

The fact is this. We can go as deep into ministry as we are willing to go or we can wade around on the edges and never realize our full potential . God leaves this up to us. God does not force us to do anything nor will he somehow magically open the deep

Deep Into Ministry Pastor Ken Crow Ezekiel 47:1-10 (King James Version) Ezekiel 47 1Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fire

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Christ Jesus, My sisters and brother, I speak to you, going in the storms with the fire of Christ Jesus that the fire of Christ Jesus would not let me deny the everlasting love of God, ...

THE FIRE By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 5, 2019) “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7-9

Denomination: Friends

Reality Is Not A Show Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#7] REALITY IS NOT A SHOW 1 Timothy 5:1-25 Introduction: This is the week where many young men break up with their girlfriends. The reason I know that is because Valentine’s Day is this week. Now, I’m not saying that is acceptable behavior; but it does save money. Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Encouragement In Ministry Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025

God strengthens and encourages His servants to continue in ministry even during challenging times.

DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:9-10 Key Verse: “Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace.” (Acts 18:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Psalm 27:1; Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Every minister and believer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Natural And Supernatural Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

All gifts come from God. Discover who you are and grow in your gifting.

Natural And Supernatural Gifts James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Creative gifts All gifts come from God and they are good. Each member of the Godhead plays a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Field & The Force

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 13, 2009

A message about where the work of ministry is to take place.

Dakota Community Church June 14, 2009 The Field & the Force Read John 4:1-42 for context John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Mennonite