Sermons on Pastor Anniversary:

Job: The 4 Spiritual Flaws Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well, most of us have heard about the evangelism tract, The 4 Spiritual Laws. In this message today, Pastor Dunn talks about the 4 Spiritual Flaws that Job temporarily buys into. Let’s listen in...

The 4 Spiritual Flaws Job 9-10 Intro: Many have heard of the 4 Spiritual Laws… here they are: 4 Spiritual Laws: 1. God Loves You And Has A Wonderful Plan For Your Life! John 3:16 2. Man Is Sinful and Separated From God, Therefore he cannot know and experience God’s love and plan for his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Confused

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

Many thanks to my pastor friend James Childers of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Chesnee, SC for this outline. There are a lot of things I am confused about in this nation of ours, but there are some things that I am not confused about!

PSALM 71:1 “I AM NOT CONFUSED” A) I have never read about, or heard about, or seen a people that is as confused about things as we are today ... We are confused about most everything! * Politics confuse me – most of the time! * The pope confuses me – all of the time! * Preachers confuse me – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ushering In His Excellence Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2006

The gift of helps is vital! Paul understood his limits, do you? Unless the Sr. pastor sees the gift of helps as important as his role it wll always be down played. Everyone in the body has a servant role to play!

Ushering in His Excellence pt.1 Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul could have spoken with his great oratorical skills and drawn some attention to himself; he sure had the resume’ to do it. But he had determined that there was One in whom he served that had the ability to give the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know That I Know I Am Saved

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 15, 2006

There are a lot of things that I do not know. But, I know that "I ain’t lost!" As my pastor used to say, "I know that I know I am saved." With Fanny Crosby I can sing:

2 Timothy 1:12 Outline: I. The Source of Our Salvation A) The Act of Salvation B) The Fact of Salvation II. The Surety of Our Salvation A) The Cause of Doubt B) The Cure for Doubt III. The Security of Our Salvation A) The Preservation We Have in Christ B) The Reservation We Have from Christ A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ - Yesterday, Today And Forever

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2007

Jesus Christ - Yesterday, Today and Forever. What does this mean when we face difficulties, when loss and change happen to us? Our congregation just learned of the resignation of its Senior Pastor. This sermon was written for that Sunday.

"God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparision - Toxic To The Soul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 25, 2003

There is something that is toxic to the soul (to use a phrase by Dr. Andrew McQuitty, pastor of Irving Bible Church) to Christians and non-Christians alike, to those in professional fields and to those in agricultural vocations. It’s called COMPARISION.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” You’ve done your best but your best never seems to be good enough. You’ve worked just as hard, paid just as many dues, slogged through just as many valleys and hard places, as the other guy, yet you never seem to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Where Is The Church

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Jan 12, 2014

A message to challenge God's people to return to the basics of what His Church is to be. Pastors please feel free to use, modify, exhort and expand on this message. Use these talking points to go the direction the Holy Spirit leads you.

Where is the Church Sunday Morning, 01-12-14 Text: Matt 16:18 Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Intro: The title of the message this morning is “Where is the Church” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming King Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus rules as king where He is received as king. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Everyone wants to back a winner. Take our allegiance and enthusiasm for sports teams, for example. Year after year may pass, and the local team may have a nucleus of loyal fans, but when they start winning, when they enter the playoffs, when they are vying for the championship, suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Story: Benedictus Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

God fulfills His promises. The priest Zechariah knew this and at the dedication of his son John, Zechariah bursts forth in a song of praise to the God who keeps promises. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches about Zechariah's Song.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – Hope you had a great a Thanksgiving! – MERRY CHRISTMAS!! – INTRO MYSELF This morning we are beginning a sermon series called THE BIG STORY. Over the next 4 weeks we will be taking a unique look at the entire Christmas story. Specifically we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Story: Gloria In Excelsis Deo Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

The glory of the Lord shone around the shepherds as they watched their flock. They were terrified. Soon, however, their fear turned to rejoicing. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches about his personal journey from fear to authentic faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION If you have been at any of the last couple Sunday morning worship services you know that Christmas is my favorite time of the year. And you have also learned that I enjoy singing Christmas carols. We have sung “Silent Night” and “We Wish You a Merry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something Bigger Than Me Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this second message on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry continues his series focused on developing CORE within the Body. The first essential to being a person of CORE is to be connected. As a local church and individual members of it, we mus

Out text is nestled in the middle of dialog between the King and the Prophet and between a worshipper and His God. Chapter 17 opens with the scene of David, perhaps, giving the Prophet Nathan a tour of the Palace. As they walk through the magnificent halls, I can imagine that they step out on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core Becoming A Maritha Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Feb 7, 2009

As Pastor Terry Continues teaching on becoming a CORE believer, he brings balance to a familiar text of two sisters? Was Mary’s approach a better one? And what exactly is a Maritha? Find out what it is and how to become one.

People joke with me about making up new words all the time. Here’s a new one for you, “Maritha” it’s akin to “Marthary” Text: Luke 10:38-42 • How many times have you heard this story before? • How often does the presentation of the story shed some negative light on the older sister ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah's Shepherd King Wk 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Dec 13, 2008

In this third week of Advent we continue to "Major on the Minors" as Pastor Terry looks at the Prophecy of Micah of the one who would come to deliver Israel from captivity and how that same One has come to deliver you and I.

Again on this third week of Advent we are “majoring on the Minors” as we consider a prophetic word from the Book of Micah. The entire book that bears his name speaks of a redeemer who is unmatched in His compassion toward sinners and His desire to pardon. In one of the prophet’s visions he sees ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New: Flat-Line Faith

Contributed by John Bishop on Mar 25, 2009

Staying on fire for God can be one of the most difficult things we do. Pastor John Bishop talks to us about the Church at Laodicea and how we can maintain the joy of our salvation and share it with the rest of the world.

PRAYER: Father, I pray that You’d bring our faith back to life. That the parts of our faith that have kind of become ’flat-lined’, this apathetic sort of indifference, that’s so affected us and it’s affected the people around us. And I pray in the name of Jesus, by the power and blood of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ