Sermons on Ministers:

A Guiding Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

The Berean Believers: A Pattern For Victorious Living

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018

The Holy Spirit, who inspired Luke to write the book of Acts, recorded for us some key lessons we can learn from the Bereans.

THE BEREAN BELIEVERS: A PATTERN FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING Study Text: Acts 17: 10-12 Introduction: - Whatsoever is written in the Bible is for our learning, in which we can receive instructions in righteousness, godly examples or patterns to emulate, and ungodly or bad examples to avoid. - The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 24, 2025

The means for breaking generational curses was accomplished at Calvary. Still, the lingering effects of past actions and sins that have been passed down through our bloodline may remain, and addressing these problems involves repentance, faith, deliverance, and a dedication to a new life in Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES [Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” [Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:22, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Has Enemies Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

Sergio’s enemy of the priest that turned him away became his inspiration to help others. Even the ones we see as representing Jesus can (at times) be an enemy. And today, our lesson is that The Cross Has Enemies.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sergio Gutierrez Benitez was a kid growing up in a tough neighborhood of Mexico City in the 1950s. By age ten he’d already joined a gang, committed petty crimes, and started using drugs—marijuana at first, then harder drugs. Finally, after years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Will Save The Pagans: A Survivor's Tale

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

God’s angry at sin. But mercy triumphs over judgment. What a hero!

Who will save the Pagans: A Survivor’s Tale by Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC May 20, 2001 Text: Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT) 3 Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you.” 3 This time ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Naked And Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

Building trust within a marriage. God wants us to be uninhibited, transparent within marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 2, Naked and not ashamed: trust. Genesis 2:20-25. May 27 The book of Genesis records for us the original marriage, Adam and Eve’s, and it describes for us what marriage was intended to be by God. God placed these two together in the Garden of Eden and gave them to each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25, 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giver Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn where you fit in

Title: “Where Do You Fit In?” Text: Romans 12: 4-8 Over the last several weeks, we have been going over the Motivational Gifts that God has placed within the Church. I can’t stress this enough, “God wants us to pursue the Gifts that He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giver Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn about your spiritual giftings

Title: “Where Do You Fit In?” Text: Romans 12: 4-8 Over the last several weeks, we have been going over the Motivational Gifts that God has placed within the Church. I can’t stress this enough, “God wants us to pursue the Gifts that He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Godly Man

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Apr 26, 2004

Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

TOPIC: The Godly Man SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David TEXT: Psalm 1 DATE: 18th April 2004 (First delivered 17th Nov. 1991) Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 15:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Together With The Right Desire Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

Paul shows us from his own life two kinds of desire that we need to have.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT DESIRE Philippians 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION A. How desire helped us in a basketball game against Manitowoc my junior year in high school. We were having a perfect season; we had not won a game when the eventual state champions came to town to play us. (They would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006

Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Lent

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 26, 2006

Fasting during Lent and why it’s Biblical.

Lent is a common practice among Christian denominations. In the Eastern churches they consider Advent to be Lent, and the western Lent to be the Great Lent. In most western churches Lent is the 40 days not counting Sundays before Easter. The word Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Catholic

Youth

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006

Do’s and Don’ts of Youth

REMINDERS FOR THE YOUTH by Dr. Joel Santos The mind set of culture that our youth is facing today. any person that has come to the relation that their power to overcome many of life’s challenges can be found within. The ‘RW’ stands for the Real World, which sometimes gives us the impression that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Holiness