Sermons on Instructor:

Together Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

NT PASSAGES THAT SPEAK OF THE TOGETHERNESS OF THE BELIEVERS AND WHAT WE ARE TO BE DOING TOGETHER.

WHAT ARE WE DOING TOGETHER? TOGETHER, WE ARE… 2 Corinthians ...fixing our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. ...groaning, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling ...making it our goal to please him ...regarding no one from a worldly point of view. ...waging war not as the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Art Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006

Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay Attention To Your Ministry

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dios Te Conoce

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Oct 5, 2010

Dios sabe quien eres, que haces, que piensas. El sabe todo de ti

Dios te Conoce Juan 1:43-51 Int. Uno de los atributos de Dios es que es Omnisciente – o sea que todo lo sabe. Él sabe quien tú eres, que piensas y porque piensas así. Él conoce tu pasado, lo que has hecho, las situaciones que has pasado y conoce también tu futuro. Él sabe todo de ti. I. Jesús ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Assumptions

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012

What we assume about others can be wrong!

John 18:33-38-Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Are You Inviting To Thanksgiving Dinner?

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 23, 2008

This message speaks to us becoming givers, rather than just takers...

This week is a big week for many families. You’ve been making plans. You’ve invited family over - or maybe you are traveling to see them. The kids will be out of school. Chances are, most of us will do pretty much the same thing. We’ll gather, cook, eat, and rest - with some football thrown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Another Is Down

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 18, 2009

As brothers and sisters in Christ we have a responsibility to lift each other during touch times

Hebrews 10: 24-25 In the summer of 1978 I enlisted in the United States army the first stop boot camp or basic training The greatest emphasis was on physical endurance We would have periodic PT tests I had problems with the monkey bars I just couldn’t make it to the end The only way to pass basic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Fight Like A A Girl

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018

Encouragement to fight on

Fight Like A Girl Judges 4:17-24 Will you always love me, old fat and bald, I do 1. She decided there was a war going on vs 17 The majority of our country may be ok with the sin and filthiness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Chrisitan And The Iron

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. Place a brown paper sack on the pulpit and let people wonder what’s in it. 2. One of Jesus' most effective methods of instruction was the "object lesson."

TEXT: Phil. 4:13-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Place a brown paper sack on the pulpit and let people wonder what’s in it. 2. One of Jesus' most effective methods of instruction was the "object lesson." 3. With the object lesson, the instructor takes an object – either inanimate or animate – and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19, Galatians 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disenchanted And Sincere: Side By Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 29, 2016

The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.

Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025

There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teacher's Pet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2018

I want to be Jesus' teacher's pet. I want to be His favorite pupil. This passage gives us the key to pleasing Jesus and becoming more like Him in my life. (Spoiler alert - it has to do with how I treat people I don't like)

OPEN: A great scholar was once asked about a young man who was in his class. The person said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The scholar just smiled sadly and said, "Well, he may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” What was that scholar saying? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mentoring

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Mentoring lessons from the life of Elisha

Elisha - Mentoring - July 31, 2005 - 1 Kings 19:15-21 Do you know anyone who likes to carry the past around with them? You know that you are always going to hear the same old stories from them of the hurt and pain that they experienced that has “crippled” them emotionally. Maureen was like that - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed