Sermons on Motive Of A Pastor:

What Have I To Be Thankful For!?

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

this sermon was revised from a sermon by pastor Robert Harmon.

What Have I got to be Thankful for?! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Several things happened this year that just knocked the wind out of me. My father got sick and died. I was left without that source of strength I grew up knowing. The floods came and now part of our roof is covered by a tarp because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is His Place

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

This statement is made to a young pastor of a New Testament Church.

The Church Is His Place ITim.3:15-16 "But if I tarry l ong, that you mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Ministry

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017

I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

"The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022

Pastor John teaches on the biblical doctrines of election and salvation

The Chosen Ephesians Series CCCAG January 2nd 2022 Scripture- Ephesians 1:1-14 Introduction- When I first began the journey toward becoming a pastor I attended a pastors conference in Milwaukee where the district had flown in a ministry expert to help encourage the local pastors. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of The Lord Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the 7-fold Spirit of God

Spirit of the LORD Holy Spirit Series July 30th, 2023 Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3 Introduction- I got saved in July of 1993, and thrown into the deep end of what it means to be a Pentecostal. Coming through a Lutheran background, I thought that the hand waving, speaking in tongues, dancing, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 13, 2023

Pastor John preaches on the importance of baptism in the Holy Spirit

The Power Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 9-10-23 -Scripture- Acts 2:1-4 Introduction I came into the Pentecostal church in a very unique time- in 1993 right before the major revivals in Brownsville and Toronto started. When I first started to follow Jesus, the church we were attending was a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They Watched Him And He Watched Them

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025

A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

• The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

A pastor is a shepherd to the flock of God - Lead, Feed, and Protect.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “I am your shepherd; I will find a place for you to lie down and rest as comfortable as a green pasture. I will restore your soul, I will lead you in right paths as surely as My name is the Lord. I will guide you through death’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like A Father

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like a father to your members? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach that we need to be like our FATHER GOD in all ways. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (Amplified Bible) For you know how, as a father [dealing with] his children, we used to exhort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer That God Answers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wrestling Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 23, 2013

To share with the listener how the sport of wrestling is much like our Christian life.

Wrestling prepares a person to compete in the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet their opponent and do battle completely on their own. No one can substitute and time outs are not possible. You have no one to check, screen, and block or assist you in anyway; there is no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Other

The Crucifixion Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 1, 2010

The Lord on the cross just for you and i.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST John 19:16Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Intentions

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God is interested in your obedience; not your intention to be obedient.

Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Supplemental Scripture passages: • "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) • Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NASB) • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Baptist

What I Would Like To See For The Future For Our Church

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

One year anniversary as a church fellowship

What I would like to see for the future 1. A church that prays together, stays together. a. The early church prayed the church into existence They prayed it thru resistance They prayed it into glory b. "And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Mennonite