Sermons on Jim Patrick:

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Essentials Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2021

We mortals understand for us to live in this physical life there are somethings that are essential.

These things we cannot survive without in this physical world, they are: • Air to breathe • Water • Food • Sleep • Shelter • Income These things are essential to life here on earth. Also, when it comes to our spiritual life there are somethings that are essential to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:5-28

Denomination: Baptist

Core Values -- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Evangelism – The Great Commission – Mark 16:14-18 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“answer In The Questions”

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Dec 1, 2013

This is a sermon about living with unanswered questions by focusing on Jesus as the great answer to human need and doubt.

“Answer In the Questions” A Sermon Based Upon Luke 20: 27-38 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership 25th Sunday After Pentecost, November 10th, 2013 “Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Children

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016

It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don’t Believe Everything You See Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 5 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Let me open up today by offering a little pastoral wisdom. If you ever get to the place where you start thinking things like, “I just have too much joy in my life,” OR, “I don’t know what to do with all this happiness inside of me,” here is a pro-tip. Get on Christian Twitter. Because Christian ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

People who do not grasp the theology of Christianity can easily grasp its love when they see it displayed in acts of kindness. Instead of thinking of kindness as a minor virtue, we need to exalt it to the level where the Bible puts it-a vital ingredient to being Christ like.

Allen Emery, one of Billy Graham's associates tells of his experience as a boy back in 1937. He was travelling on a train with his father. One of the porters had a limp and was obviously in pain. When they inquired about it, they learned he had an infected ingrown toenail. After breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Recovery Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2022

Since God celebrates recovery, so must we!

Ten years ago, I received a phone call which led to some huge changes in our lives. We had just returned from a trip to Israel, given to us by the church I was pastoring in central Illinois. On my first day back in the office, I received a call from Jim Koehler, who at the time, was the chairman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make It Right

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002

Dealing with conflict

Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Mayhem Of Life Series

Contributed by Dale Hummel on May 14, 2008

How to experience and radiate the supernatural life of Christ.

Series: The Sweet Life Message: Living Above The Mayhem of Life Text: Galatians 5:22-23 As we move into this second message in our series The Sweet Life I want to invite you to discover with me how to experience and radiate the fruit of God’s love, joy and peace! Let’s start by discovering how ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Ordinary Men... But No Ordinary God!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

A sermon that encourages the listener to live a life empowered by our great God.

Just Ordinary Men... But no Ordinary God! Pastor Glenn Newton 10-16-05 AC 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But since they could see the man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist