Sermons on Nurturing The Flock:

Don't Muzzle The Ox PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Topics: Honoring Spiritual Leaders

On Membership (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2023

Implementing membership at a new church plant

On Membership (Part One) Text: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WELCOME AND GREETINGS Well Church, today, and next Sunday we’re going to be talking about membership, and why membership matters. So first of all, let me just put this out there. Fairview Fellowship Church is a new church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Godly Mother In An Ungodly World

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2003

Paul gave Titus some principles for older women to teach the younger women. These make great guidelines for young mothers today.

How to be a Godly Mother in an Ungodly World Titus 2:3-5 Introduction: Today is the 88th Mother’s Day in America. We hear every day about wicked mothers who do evil things, but I believe most people have good mothers who do their best. No mother is perfect / motherhood is no easy job. Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother’s Day 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Mothers shape our children who in turn shape our world. That's a lot of responsibility but God has seen fit to entrust it to women. A Mother’s work is never done and for that reason many wise mothers point us to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

Mother’s Day 2018 Mother’s today are the most courageous people I know of. They face a world that treats them and their contributions with contempt and indifference. We see the government removing the word “Mother” from official documents and replacing it with the words “Parent One”. Well at ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Up New Members In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

Following up new members is not optional—it is a vital part of fulfilling the Great Commission. It is how we turn converts into disciples, visitors into family, and seedlings into fruitful trees.

FOLLOWING UP NEW MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:41-47 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest responsibilities of the church is not only to win souls but also to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parenting In A Digital Age Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

This message will help parents understand their God-given role in this digital generation and present practical biblical principles to raise godly children who honour God in every season of their lives.

PARENTING IN A DIGITAL AGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, Psalm 127:3-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Isaiah 54:13 INTRODUCTION: We live in an era where screens, smartphones, and social media have become an inseparable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seed And Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025

Every believer is a seed, but not every seed grows into a fruitful tree. The key to spiritual growth is being planted in the right ground—grounded in God’s Word, nurtured by a strong spiritual community, and guided by the Holy Spirit.

SEED AND GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:2 "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby." Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a seed with great potential, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Not Sink Like A Rock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008

Faith is not our work, it is God’s work in us. How do we nurture faith?

Monday of 18th Week in Course August 4, 2008 When we put these two readings from the Old and New Testaments together, as the Church clearly intends us to do today, we should be reminded of a third one–Jesus’s statement in John’s Gospel: Jesus says to his apostles, “I am the way, the truth, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

Our Calling To Make Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2019

Our task in our families is to become saints ourselves and to nurture our loved ones to sainthood.

Tuesday of 5th Week in Lent 2019 St. Waltrude A number of years ago I was privileged to teach a speech course to some deacons in training, and I asked them to speak for a few minutes on their thoughts on the realization that they were mortal–that the life they now lead would end. I think I said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Consequences Of Cold-Hearted Husbands And Fathers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 7, 2024

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families.

The Bible teaches that husbands and fathers have a sacred responsibility to provide for, protect, and nurture their families. However, some husbands and fathers fail to fulfill this responsibility, instead being cold-hearted and neglectful. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7, Psalm 55:21

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Feel Spiritually Fed

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

What do you do for nurture when you don’t feel spiritually fed? Steps toward being spiritually nurtured: Love, Study God’s Word, Live God’s Word, Fellowship with Believers, Service to Others.

by the Rev. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Are you being fed, spiritually? Are you being nurtured in your faith? Are you taking care of your soul’s health? Those are important questions. They are every bit as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mothers Matter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Everyday across the world children experience the Spirit through the nurturing and caring from their mothers. God designed moms this way, God placed in moms across this world and across time His character traits of nurture, caring, and sacrificial love. M

Series: Family Matters Through family life we discover ourselves as we make mistakes, sacrifice for others and receive nurture from our family units. Family brings out the best and worst in each of us. As we yield to and serve others we learn to love them and ourselves in the process. Many of us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Needs Of Our Children

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

God has entrusted every parent with the responsibility to love, nurture, care for, and discipline our children.

The Greatest Needs Of Our Children Matthew 18:1-5 Children’s Ministry Appreciation Introduction: Letter From Camp Dear Mom, Our scoutmaster told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 1 of our tents and 2 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist