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Crossroads: Listening To And Obeying God Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

A series helping churches who are searching for a new pastor.

When traveling on any road eventually you will come to an intersection, a crossroads. At this intersection one is forced to choose to travel in a particular direction. This morning I would like to use the metaphor of an intersection or crossroad to offer to you an incredibly basic Biblical truth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Exhortation To Husbands Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008

Pastor Peter gives us wonderful counsel for husbands.

1. This week it’s the GUY’S TURN in learning God’s heart for the marriage relationship. a. God does have direction for the institution He invented. b. Marriage is a work of God! He designed it. He develops it. c. So it’s a blessing to look to Him for the help & strength we need to flourish in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teachers

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on Jun 5, 2006

Sermon about false teachers for a church searching for a Pastor.

2 Pet 1:19-21 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: >>20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant And The Old Law

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon of "pastoral clarification" showing the superiority of the covenant of grace.

THE NEW COVENANT AND THE OLD LAW: A PASTORAL CLARIFICATION Hebrews 8:7-13 Supporting Scripture • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 40:4-8 • Epistle: Hebrews 8:7-13 • Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 9:14-16 Heb 8:7 For if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

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

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

Give Thanks

Contributed by Pastor Jon Meade on Nov 20, 2023

(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.

“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Great Place To Be

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003

Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Jesus We Can Grab On To

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 7, 2003

A pastor tells a story on himself that took place on Christmas Eve many years ago. The bishop was readying his family to go to a candlelight service over which he would preside. On the way to the church, the pastor’s son asked, “Dad, are you going to let

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A pastor tells a story on himself that took place on Christmas Eve many years ago. The bishop was readying his family to go to a candlelight service over which he would preside. On the way to the church, the pastor’s son asked, “Dad, are you going to let us enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Stand At The Crossroads

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2005

At the crossroads of life when we are faced with making a decision, the Holy Spirit will direct us if we only but listen to Him. This was originally preached for a Church anniversary celebration.

Stand At the Crossroads—Jeremiah 6:16-17 When Harry informed me that today was the 95th anniversary to the exact date when the congregation of Centenary United Brethren in Christ Church, then located on East Decatur and what is now Martin Luther King Boulevard, met at the old sanctuary and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17, Jeremiah 6:12-30

Denomination: Methodist

If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015

Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ