Sermons on Mature Men In Ministry:

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009

There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Ever Increasing Faith

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The Christian life begins with one Trusting Jesus and we are to continue to walk by that same rule for the rest of our life

TEXT: JOHN 4:46-54 TITLE: EVER INCREASING FAITH AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD _______________________________________ INTRODUCTION: [2 Corinthians 5:7] tells us that as Christians “…we walk by faith, not by sight.” In other words, we live out our everyday lives by believing what the Word of God says and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

By necessity, any group of people who hope to attain certain goals has to have leaders. Organization is an essential component in the body of Christ, just as it is in the existence of any living organism.

By necessity, any group of people who hope to attain certain goals has to have leaders. Organization is an essential component in the body of Christ, just as it is in the existence of any living organism. If there is one thing that the universe compels us to believe about its Creator, it is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

A Taste Of Heaven - Healing.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005

What you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! Powerful and balanced Bible sermon on the misunderstood topic of healing. Sometimes it takes greater faith to still believe in a healing God - and die, than it does to be healed! PP Slides avail.

(Note: I’m sure some of this material is gleaned from Willow Creek - I remembered some of the illustrations from decades ago - before I was a full time pastor.) A taste of heaven - healing - what you always wanted to know, but were too afraid to ask! You’ve heard it said, and you know it to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2007

What are church leaders called to do?

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  When you think about people you would like to see as a possible Elder and Deacon candidates in this church, what exactly are these men supposed to do?  Are church leaders supposed to run a church like a corporation? Do they sit in the ivory tower and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wheat And Weeds Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Galatians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful In Heaven

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 25, 2022

There are many things to be thankful for here on earth, but remember it is only temporary. Thanksgiving in Heaven is eternal.

This is Thanksgiving season. We have much to be thankful for. I know different needs causes us to be thankful for different aspects in life. For example, ask a teenager what he is thankful for and then ask an elderly person what they're thankful for and the answer will be completely different. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Gifted" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 5, 2014

What is Christ’s gift? Well it’s the spoils of his victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation. So the measure of his gift is unlimited.

“I Am Gifted” (Eph 4:1-16) One of my best friends when I was growing up played hockey with me. We did everything together. Played army at construction sites, floor hockey in his huge basement, tobogganed on the hill behind his house, rode dirtbikes, went to the same school. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

What A Friend!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 23, 2018

On the occasion of the "Global Friendship Day" Yours Truly has endeavoured to come up with a Biblical perspective on Friendship!!!

WHAT A FRIEND!!! It has been said that the World today courtesy Globalization resembles a spider’s web. Well…the unique thing about the spider’s web is that you touch any part of it, the whole web starts ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: *other

Defining Moments In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith Genesis 22:1-19 Introduction One of my favorite books that sits on my shelf is 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck. In this book Osbeck gives the inspiring stories behind many of the hymns that we know and cherish. What strikes me about many of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 11, 2013

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. Now we start to see some of the growing pains and the spread of the church over the next several chapters.

Alistair Begg, one of my favourite preachers who spoke daily in Chicago when I was there in May, shared a story from a pastor’s conference he held at his church last year. The theme of the conference was, from our passage today, “we will devote ourselves to the preaching of the word and ...read more

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

The End Of Things

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2007

Farewell sermon.

There is nothing more poignant than considering the end of things. Whenever we experience the end of things it helps us consider what is really important. I was struck this week by John Piper’s journal entry: He recounted as he sat beside the bed of his father keeping a vigil. He monitored his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Other

Qualifications For Servant-Leadership Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist