Sermons on pastor appreciation: showing 556-570 of 66,667

Leadership- Having A Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 20, 2024

This is the 207th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#207] LEADERSHIP- HAVING A PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: As we continue to study about Paul’s letter to the young Pastor Timothy, I want to look at how God wants the local Church to be administrated. Now more than ever, the local Church needs to be lifting God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023

Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Iii: . . . With A New Appreciation For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

When seeking to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that only by God's grace are we saved and that also it is only by God's grace that we are empowered to serve Him to the best of our ability.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A NEW APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF GOD’S GRACE So thrilled was he by his new appreciation for the gift of God’s grace that Dwight L. Moody left his study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Is Thanksgiving A Foreign Idea To You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

We are sometimes surprised when we hear a non-church person giving God praise for something done in their life and we are surprised by it. Maybe we are even a little embarrassed since we may have received a similar blessing but forgot to give thanks.

Is Thanksgiving a Foreign Idea to You? Thanksgiving Day 2009 Luke 17:11-19 On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed … to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 22, 2014

A message for our seniors on senior appreciation day. A look at the Christian life

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish Psalm 63: 1-4 Intro: How many remember the old TV program called “This is your life”? For us younger folks, it was a TV program that started in 1952 and this original series lasted until 1961. There were spin offs and copycats but none were ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Grumble

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 20, 2013

Christians should be positive and optimistic people if they want to witness to unbelievers for no one likes a negative, pessimistic person. The Hebrews on their Exodus journey should have known better than to grumble against God and Moses after all the bl

Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Exodus 16: verses 1 – 8 but especially verses 2 and 8 In the light of these words, it looks as if the Lord is suggesting an 11th commandment: ‘Thou shalt not grumble’. Psalm 145, ends with these words in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuses

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2015

Paul is telling the Corinthian Christians that no matter how old you are or your circumstances in life, God expects you to be faithful

NO EXCUSES 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, ( NLT ) Intro: An elderly couple was sitting around one evening watching TV and the woman looked over at her husband and said: "Things have really changed," you used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Team Trinity Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God has given us all different strengths - this sermon seeks for one particular congregation to build on the strengths God has given us, and so encourage us to grow in our areas of weakness and become less individualists and more like Team Trinity

Sermon For Trinity Sunday May 18th 2008 [the following sermon starts by pointing to quite a few of the strengths of Holy Trinity Church. To an outsider, this may sound arrogant. But remember the sermon was preached to those hearing it. It is designed to get us to build on the strengths God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Title: The Power Of Gratitude: Remembering To Say Thank You

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

Have you ever noticed how saying "thank you" doesn't always come naturally? We see this even in young children who often expect things without appreciating them. As adults, we might struggle with expressing gratitude, especially when it comes to thanking the Lord.

------ OUTLINE ------- Introduction: Hey there, friends! Have you ever noticed how saying "thank you" doesn't always come naturally? We see this even in young children who often expect things without appreciating them. As adults, we might struggle with expressing gratitude, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Reaching The Lost Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Everyone matters in the kingdom of God, even sinners and tax collectors. There is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.

Hey, friends! You know that feeling when you're working on a puzzle and you just can't find that last piece? It's so frustrating, right? Well, that's kind of how God feels when one of His children is lost. He wants everyone to be a part of His kingdom, and He rejoices when someone who was lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Human Value, Life Appreciation, Outreach Programs, Lost Souls

The Heart Of God's Man (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 9, 2020

Paul had begun to share the burden of his heart with the church in Thessalonica. Although absent from them, his care and love for the church remained strong. The remainder of this chapter continues to reveal Paul's heart for them.

The Heart of God’s Man (Part 2) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 (6-13) In our last study we began to consider the heart that Paul had for the church and the work that God had called him to. Just as a reminder, let’s quickly review Vv.1-5. I. The Investment of the Pastor (1-2a) A. His Forbearance (1a) – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2004

An acrostic on GOD WITH US; taken from John Gillmartin, Pastor’s Pastor, November 2001

(Mat 1:23 NRSV) "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God with us." What did Isaiah think when he uttered these words hundreds of years before in Isaiah 7:14? Of what should we think when we read this verse? Thesis: This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Christian Thanksgiving Applications Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Here are practical applications to showing appreciation to the Body of Christ

A Full Measure of Thanksgiving “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:23-24) 1 Corinthians 12:4 says, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021

Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible