Sermons on pastor appreciation: showing 826-840 of 66,857

Six Qualities Of A Great Leader (Exodus 18:13-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

Moses is a model of a great leader. His willingness to heed Jethro's advice, saves him from burnout, and the people from a DMV life.

Let's start today by reading verses 13-14: (13) and then, on the next day, Moses sat to "judge"/exercise authority for the people, and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening, (14) and the father-in-law of Moses saw all that he [was] doing for the people, and he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part One Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

A Look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

“Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Mennonite

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Life is the most valuable thing we have been given. Take time to enjoy it and appreciate life

What happened to the value of life? Genesis 1:26-31 (NIV) 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

How Good The Shepherd Is!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 1, 2006

Are we aware how much God cares for His people? Do we appreciate His Goodness?

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Inflicted Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012

David acknowledged and abhorred the causes of his storm, however, he appreciated the cure for his storm as well.

SELF-INFLICTED STORMS Psalm 51:1-19 Who suffered the most severe storm, Job or David? Job's storm destroyed family, finances, friends, and threatened his faith. However, David endured a more severe storm! Job endured a Satan-inflicted storm; David endured a "Self inflicted Storm." Satan, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012

To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7

Denomination: *other

Stay True Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

Jesus as a person is loving, caring, compassionate, forgiving and encourages, appreciates and awarding expects us to stay True.

Text: John 15:7-9 Theme: Stay True Greetings: Our theme verses for today is John 15:7,9 People, followers, believers quit because of: - stressed-out people without clear priorities. - Wasting knowledge and skills by keeping in wrong roles - Lack of motivation and experience of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Surveillance Team

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 22, 2023

Wicked hearts do not appreciate your hard work but are ready to throw stones at you at the drop of a hat.

Surveillance team Mark 3:2 “They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him.” People don’t look at what all you go through before climbing the pulpit! They have not seen the work you do in the kitchen/office before you take the microphone to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Mom Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Learn and practice ways to honor and appreciate our mothers through respect, time, love, and recognizing their sacrifices.

Today, we're gonna talk about our moms! The ones who've been there for us since day one. We're gonna look at how we can show them some love and appreciation, not just on Mother's Day, but every day. So, let's dive in! Object Lesson: Grab a big, empty jar and some small rocks or marbles. As you talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Motherhood, Maternal Love, Parental Sacrifice, Mother's Day

The Love Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and appreciate the cost, power, and sacrifice of Jesus' love, which is the foundation of our faith and obedience to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into the profound depth of Jesus' love—the cost, the power, and the sacrifice it holds for each one of us. Our key Scripture today is from the book of John, chapter 12, verses 24 and 25. It reads: "Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Topics: Strong Love, Jesus' Love

Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon reflects on the selfless bravery of fallen heroes, encouraging appreciation for the freedoms their sacrifices have granted us.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. Here we are, gathered once again in the warm embrace of our sanctuary, a place where our hearts find solace and our spirits find strength. As we come together today, I want us to cast our minds to the brave souls who have gone before us, those who have paid ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Memorial Day, Service

The True Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Understand and appreciate the revelation of Jesus Christ, the True Shepherd, as the cornerstone of our faith, and the blessings that come from following Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into God's word, specifically into Zechariah 10:4. The focus of our sermon today is The True Shepherd. Now, Zechariah 10:4 says, "From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler." It's ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Topics: Revelation, Shepherd

Let It Out!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 5, 2020

Last week in my sermon on showing appreciation made me think of the biblical accounts where people were not restrained in showing their appreciation or excitement. Let's see what we can learn from some of the ones who did that.

LET IT OUT! Last week in my sermon on showing appreciation, I had mentioned what Jesus said to the Ephesian church in Rev. 2 about how they had forsaken their first love and they needed to repent and do the things they were doing in the beginning. I talked about how we may need to rekindle the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23, 1 Chronicles 15:27, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Goals, By God's Grace

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008

As pastors, there are certain tasks to which we must be committed. This message lists three vitally important tasks to which every pastor should commit himself.

My Goals, By God’s Grace Text: I Cor.9: 16; Eph.6: 18-19 Intro: All of us need goals to which we aspire. Goals in our lives are extremely helpful, in that they endow us with a sense of direction and purpose; give us a mark at which to aim; and a level of accomplishment for which to strive. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Baptist