Sermons on Pastor Appreciation Day:

Mothers Day Sermon

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

resenment kills, forgiveness heals.

Mothers Day Sermon: Eph 6: 1-3 Eph 6:1 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. Eph 6:2 "Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, Eph 6:3 "so you will live well and have a long life." Who wants to live a long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Increase Your Faith

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

During our walk with Christ many doubt their faith and even think whether they really have a bit of it or not! They are so careful and fearful about everything they do that they miss out on all the excitement of the faith walk and having a personal ...

Opening illustration: Many years ago a shoe company in England sent one of its sales people to Africa to start a business. After a few months this salesperson sent a message back to his head office telling them that he is coming home as nobody in Africa wear shoes and therefore it is a waste of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Giving thanks in every circumstance isn’t just a good idea, it puts you directly in the very will of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about gratitude. You know, being thankful for what we have. It's not just a nice thing to do, it actually puts us right in the center of God's will for our lives. So, let's dive in! Before we get into the Bible stuff, let's do a quick object lesson. I want you all to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Positive Attitude, Appreciation, Resilience, Mindfulness

Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024

How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

“Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day Decisions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What should we do on Election day? How do we make our decisions?

November 4, 2012 Romans 13:1-7 I’m looking forward to Wednesday . . . I think! I think, I hope the election is over. Hopefully there are no hanging chads, no uncounted votes, nothing to stop us from moving forward. There will be no more ads, no more smattering of ranting facebook ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007

An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

People need to stand with their Pastor!

EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Appreciating What Bears Fruits For You And What Doesn’t

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2019

Not all things bear fruits. Know what does and what doesn't so you don't use your time chasing the wind

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 13 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 11th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE BARREN FIG TREE* Luke 13:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

A Day Of Gods Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003

Sickness, disease, poverty, lack, lukewarmness, selfishness, indifference, whatever the situation is (A day of Gods Power changes everything)

Ps 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Ps 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Ps 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

A speech I presented at Manhattan Christian College during a church growth conference in 2007. I was one of four speakers, Myself, Ben Merold, Wayne Smith, and Richard Crabtree.

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference Location: Manhattan Christian College Date: 31 March 2007 Acts 5:14 (NKJ) And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. Ah, the banner verse of the church-growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Other

A Valentine's Day Sermon

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-21

Manifestations Of Acceptance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2018

2 of 3. Noah exhibited a tell-tale acceptance of God’s salvation upon exiting the ark. Salvation is made manifest thru our acceptance of it. But what are some personal manifestations of God's salvation? Acceptance of salvation is manifested in...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 *D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other