Sermons on Motive Of A Pastor:

Putting On All Of God's Armor

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

You wouldn’t think of leaving the house without the proper clothes on, right? We wouldn’t dare send our soldiers into battle without any armor and weapons, right? Then why are we so lax when it comes to spiritual battle?

Putting on all God’s Armor Ephesians 6 Why did Paul want the Ephesians to put on God’s armor? 1:3 B/c they were already blessed with every spiritual blessing 1:22 B/c all is under Christ’s authority for the benefit of the church 2:10 B/c they were masterpieces to be taken care of and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Agriculture Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus As The Wonder Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017

This is Chapter 3 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

Introduction I went to the doctor, because my head was hurting. The pain in my head was very intense and excruciating. My doctor diagnosed me as being obese and having high blood pressure. I was instructed to lose weight. I lost fifty pounds very slowly over a period of five years. I am in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 21, 2016

A beginners guide to understanding what it means to be "born-again".

Born Again - Part 1 Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor jonathan / 12-28-2014 Powerpoint is available by emailing jvorce14@gmail.com Intro: • John 3:16 is one of the best known verses in the entire Bible. It is frequently called the “golden text” of Scripture. • Today I want us to dissect it and see if we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 4:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Live Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 3, 2015

Do we live like a new creation because of what Jesus has done; or are we still trying to win the approval of the world? Paul's conclusion to Galatians is an encouragement to all believers to devote themselves fully to living only for Christ.

Live because of Christ Galatians, Part 13 Galatians 6:11-18 Introduction - Recap from last week: - Sunday we took a look at 10 applications of this letter to our lives -- These applications give us great insight to living for Christ -- There is much to gain here from Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Spending Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues a discussion of the spiritual discipline of sacrifice. Specifically regarding wealth.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Biblical Spending” I. Benefits of Faithful giving (see previous notes) II. General Financial Principles A. Proper approach to Wealth B. Poisonous approach to wealth III. Principles of Gaining Resources A. Sources of supply 1. Work ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:16-17, Colossians 3:5-6, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

2 John Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Eight signs of a false religion.

A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have the truth in their hearts” (v. 1, Expanded Translation). 1. Who wrote? John the apostle, but calls himself “elder”. a. Identifies himself as ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Church Personnel Manual Part 1

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012

A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality.

Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC Opening illustration: Common problem in churches: lack of love. Even in Peru one of the local churches that we are working with experienced a fairly traumatic split that caused their reputation to be stained. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Royal Wedding

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

It is estimated that over 2 billion (yes, billion!) tuned in to watch the wedding ceremony of William and Kate in England today (4/29/11). Adjectives like ‘tremendous, beautiful, spectacular’ do not capture the grand scope of pomp and circumstance displa

It is estimated that over 2 billion (yes, billion!) tuned in to watch the wedding ceremony of William and Kate in England today (4/29/11). Adjectives like ‘tremendous, beautiful, spectacular’ do not capture the grand scope of pomp and circumstance displayed in the chapel, the palace, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Positive Impact In The Lives Of Others Before We Die

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 16, 2019

Making a difference in the lives of others

MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS BEFORE WE DIE MATT. 25:35-40 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE TWO THINGS THAT I AM CERTAIN THAT ALL OF US WILL EXPERIENCE AND THAT IS DEATH, AND STANDING BEFORE THE LORD AT JUDGMENT. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF WE DO NOT TAKE PART IN THE RAPTURE, ALL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRO: Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living. He turned from the negative (Satan’s lies) to the positive (God’s truth). and from warning to thanksgiving and prayer. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Persecution Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024

It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

“Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Gerry Takaria on Nov 18, 2025

Job, Joseph, and Daniel were faithful men who faced silence from God in their hardest times. Job lost everything, Joseph was forgotten, and Daniel was exiled and thrown into a lions’ den. Even when God seemed absent, their stories remind us that His silence never means His absence.

INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful true stories in church history about a seemingly “silent” God who nonetheless cares for His people can be found in the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and Christian pastor during the Nazi era. The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

But Contemporary Music Brings People To Jesus! Right?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2015

A consideration of the role of worship in salvation, focusing especially on how we worship.

“Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it is written, ‘By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.’ Thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009

To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational