Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

Guidelines For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Have It On Good Authority

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly.

Title: We have it on good authority! Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: We must come to grips with the authority of Christ and live accordingly. Introduction Babe Ruth was the great home run hitter for the New York Yankees baseball team. During one particular at-bat, the umpire, called Ruth out on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neither Give Place To The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

Someone has said, "Any man who has to ask for advice probably is not married."

Actually, when it comes to advice, someone made this wise statement, "Advice is never appreciated. If it turns out well, the recipient thinks it was his own idea; and if it turns out badly, he eternally blames you." Still, we should never be afraid of receiving good advice. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Worship Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 3, 2012

The meaning of worship, the object of worship and importance.

A STUDY ON WORSHIP “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms twenty-nine and verse two. The church bulletin stated that the Sunday morning worship would begin at eleven. So there was an opening pray followed by some singing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: *other

Take Care Of The Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message discussing the individual church’s place in the body of Christ, and how we can relate to other members of the Body.

Take Care of the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (May 13, 2001) Introduction I have a feeling that since this is Mother’s Day, many of you, especially you ladies, thought this was going to be a Mother’s Day message. And if that’s the case, my guess is that the title of the message may have got you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Contentment

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 30, 2007

A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about being contentment with what you have

10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 August 5 Lectionary 18 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "Contentment?" "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Ecclesiastes 1:2, RSV. "I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. And I applied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prophet And The People

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 18, 2010

God calls his people to return and reward through prophetic preaching.

Scripture Introduction Throughout the story of redemption, one of the key characters is the prophet—one who tells God’s people who God is, and what he expects from them. That reminds me: did you know that Atheism is a non-prophet religion? I have one more: who was the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Assignment Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 31, 2004

We are to live content in our calling.

DON’T LOSE YOUR ASSIGNMENT! I Corinthians 7:17-24 S: God’s Call C: Being content in God’s Call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are live contented in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Circumstances TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:17-24 three circumstances in which we are to find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Black Banners Rising Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

In Scripture we have seen that in the Last Days there will be a rising of the “Kings of the East” that will assemble against Israel.

ISIS: What You Need To Know Series Black Banners Rising (3 of 3) April 26, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In Scripture we have seen that in the Last Days there will be a rising of the “Kings of the East” that will assemble against Israel. 1 13 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

Angels were not created to have dominion over this earth, little on the world to come, but as of right now, the angels are in control.

Hebrews Series “Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored” Heb. 2.5-18 February 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I He Fixed What Was Forfeited in the Fall (v.5-9.) Hebrews 2:5-9 (NASB) 5 For He did not subject to angels the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.”It is a hardening of the arteries. In recent years, I fear that Christians have developed a “hardening the spiritual arteries.”

Heart Trouble Hebrews Sermon Series Hebrews 3.7-4.11 March 9, 2014 Chester FBC * Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A One of the top 15 diseases in our day is called, “arteriosclerosis.” 1 It is a hardening of the arteries. (Restricts blood flow which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist