Sermons on Ministers:

A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Paul is on trial for his life, and his accusers are playing hardball. How does he stand up against these scurilous attacks? How can we?

Passage: Acts 24:1-27 Intro: Can you imagine being on trial for your life, with a group of accusers who had researched your life and were putting it on display? 1. that kind of idea gives us the creeps. 2. and some people more than others would avoid that kind of scene at all costs. 3. but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking Back, The Benefit Of Memory Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We can learn from the past

As you move on in age, one the most noticeable failing is your memory. And speaking of memory¡K Not too long ago a large seminar was held for ministers in training. Among the speakers were many well-known motivational speakers. One such boldly approached the pulpit and, gathering the entire ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle Bouts Of Joy Series

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Oct 6, 2007

A satirical look at the three robbers of joy: people, things and circumstances.

HOW TO HANDLE BOUTS JOY- -from the pastoral epistle to Fritus by Apaul* (* Apaul of Tartarus, is the human author of the following epistles of the Nous Testament: Pro-man’s, I&II Carnalians, Galivants, Effusians, Flippantians, Confusions, I&II Thatserroneous, I&II Apathy, Fritus, Fleament, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Merciful Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 28, 2007

Being merciful is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. Those who are merciful will be shown mercy.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Merciful The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Expand My Territory Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Jan 19, 2008

New Years message - 2008- Lord, Expand my territory. Taking to a greater level in our life with God’s anointing and greatness. challenges we face to build a new level to fulfill the vision.

This is the new years message to the Queens church – “Lord, Expand my Territory” . Are you tired of the way you are, are you satisfied the place you are in you life, are you tired to see the same thing every day and life got board and monotones. Then this message is for you. God wants to see you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

These Things #3 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #3 1ST TIMOTHY 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION: AS I READ THE LETTERS THAT PAUL WROTE TO TIMOTHY, I THINK ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP THAT THESE TWO MEN HAD. PAUL, THE OLDER PASTOR, EXPERIENCED IN CHURCH STARTS, EXPERIENCED IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH, IS INSTRUCTING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises To Supply

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 9, 2007

Can God really supply us? In this text, we can learn the 3 Promises of God to us.

GOD’S PROMISES TO SUPPLY US “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:19 A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gate in heaven. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gethsemane?

Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 1, 2007

There was a reason Jesus chose Gethsemane. Do you know why?

Why Gethsemane? Matthew 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Set ye here , while I go and pray yonder. Why did Jesus “Yeshua” chose the garden of Gethsemane to spend the last few hours before facing the Cross, and Galgotha? The more I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36

Denomination: *other

A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

“A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Final Exhortations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007

*(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

"It Is Finished!"

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 19, 2007

The last words on the cross.

“IT IS FINISHED” John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The final words that Jesus Christ spoke on the cross were not words of defeat; however, they were words of victory. He said, “It is finished!” He ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:29

Denomination: *other

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

With God, we have peace that is beyond understanding.

The Peace of God Peace-Every human longs for it. Not every human finds it. The Hebrew word “Shalom” means “Peace”. It also has a meaning of wholeness and well being. For us to have peace in our lives we must understand where it comes from. Jesus’ death and resurrection gained peace for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Deacon’s Ordination Service

The Heart of A Servant Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Dea. Willis Fulks, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 “…but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impacting Our Community Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Part 3 of our mission/vision series. Presenting our vision for how God desires to use our church to impact our community

Sermon 9/24/06-I: Impact Our Community Intro: Review mission & first 2 Letters of acrostic. Today, Impact our community through relevant ministry. Book of Acts. Pray Start by looking at: I. The Impact of the Early church They were a small group of believers (possibly around 120) that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other