Sermons on Ministry Struggles:

The Church's New Year's Resolution Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 5, 2014

There is a special New Year’s resolution for those who are new creatures in Christ, for those who trust in the Grace of God alone to save them.

The Church’s New Year’s Resolution 2 Cor. 5:17-21 Here are a few things to think about as you find the scripture for today: “Here’s the testimony the world gave on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 in Peshawar, Pakistan: “In bright fall sunlight…worshippers are leaving All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pouring Out Your Life For Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 28, 2017

We can be confident in Christ; can he be equally confident in us?

The year is A.D. 155, and the persecution of Christians sweeps across the Roman Empire to the city of Smyrna. The proconsul of Smyrna, swept up in this persecution, orders his minions to find the Bishop of Smyrna, Polycarp, arrest him, and bring him to the public arena for execution. They find ...read more

Denomination: Other

Jesus Came From The Hood

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 30, 2025

Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.

As I stand before you today, I want to break down some walls and shake up some mindsets. And talk about Jesus Came from the Hood. See, too many people think God only moves in the big places, the shiny places, the perfect places. They think blessings are reserved for the palaces, the suburbs, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Exhortation

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 25, 2011

The Gift of Exhortation is a neglected necessity for an effective church. We need a revival of encouragement!

This particular book of the Bible is simply known as “The Acts”. The full title is, “The Acts of the Apostles” and records the various ‘actions’ of those prominent individuals included. However, if we were to be completely accurate and completely specific with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Amazing Prayer” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately

Matthew 4:17-25 Immediately Manuscript Following. What does it mean to follow someone or something? My son Krystof likes to follow me. Recently he’s started coming to church early with me, because he wants to be with Daddy. Last Sunday night he even came to the Sunday night prayer meeting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Experience

40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God Deserves Our Praise

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 6, 2017

Do you know that We have so much to praise God for, there's great power in giving honor to Him. 

 The Bible is filled with examples of  life-changing miracles, dramatic stories of the enemy being  defeated, hearts being changed and drawn closer to God when we praise Him. Yet reality is that ,daily struggles or constant life demands can crowd out our praise to God.   Sometimes it is a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Tempted! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 3, 2010

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him,

And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, "To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." And Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

War Of The Worlds - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 31, 2004

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War of the worlds - part 2 January 25, 2004 AM [s1] Let me review a few things from last Sunday morning; One of the buzz words we hear a lot of today in religious circles is "God told me" s2] I want you to see that saying "God said" when "God didn’t say" is taking God’s name in vain -- and much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:29

Denomination: Charismatic

The Anatomy Of Paul's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 8 The Anatomy of Paul's Prayer Colossians 2:1-5 David Taylor March 15, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 8 The Anatomy of Paul's Prayer Colossians 2:1-5 We are starting chapter two in Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter to help the Colossian church see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anatomy Of Paul's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 10 The Anatomy of Paul's Prayer Colossians 2:6-10 David Taylor 2015 The Intensity of Paul's Prayer (vs. 1 The Heart of Paul's Prayer (vs. 2-3) The Motivation Behind Paul's Prayer (vs. 4-5)

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 10 The Anatomy of Paul's Prayer We are starting chapter two in Paul's letter to the Colossians church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter to help the Colossian church see Christ as supreme ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Believe Our Report?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

“Who Will Believe Our Report?” Isaiah 53:1 v1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? There is an interesting contrast in my home. My daughter is in college and has to write reports and essays for various classes. When preparing for such an assignment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not All Who Shepherd, Shepherd Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God shepherds his people perfectly through every path to the promised reward.

Scripture Introduction John chapter nine described the healing of a man born blind. Though false magicians and counterfeit miracle-workers could (no doubt) pull off clever fakes and forgeries, no one healed those blind from birth. Isaiah had prophesied Messiah would do so; Jesus answered the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed