Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

Are There Apostles Today?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Many today are seeking church offices that appear higher than that of Pastor, Jesus warns us to be wary of such folks.

Are There Apostles Today? These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Table

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of a table and chairs to model biblical principles for the structure of the local church.

THE TABLE March 27, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG How many of you have ever been to the flea market at Canton, Texas before? Let me see the hands. All right. Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. One time I went with my lovely wife, Lisa, and it was pretty unique watching mostly women moving at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14, Hebrews 6:1, John 4:34, John 6:35, John 6:44, Luke 14:23-24, Luke 14:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022

This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Takes To Please God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

One of the things that many Pastors enjoy doing is reading of great churches across this land that are reaching the lost for Christ.

But the fact is, you can visit these wonderful soul winning churches to see how they do it, and come back and implement the same things they are doing in your church, and not get the same results, if any results at all. Why? Because what might work for one church might not work for another. That ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series, and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches how to hear from God

Hearing From God Established - Week 2: Scripture: John 10 We are in the second week of our series, Established. During these next several weeks, we will be learning how to be rooted and established in the love of God. Today we are going to learn an important lesson in being rooted in God. If ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Through God's Eyes

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Speaking at the community service, Pastor John teaches on principles to help people have peace through these troubled times

Though God’s Eyes Community Service- Beef and Dairy Days August 22, 2021 Scripture: John 4 Introduction- Greeting Before we get to that central scripture, I’m going to do a A little set up Start with a question this morning- How many of you really hate watching the national news today? How many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Expectations For The New Year

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 15, 2009

So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving Is A Cousin To Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

DREAM BIGGER: Thanksgiving and appreciation are cousins to HOPE. When you marry a person you get the whole family. If we desire HOPE, than we must develop an attitude of thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING IS A COUSIN TO HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Perhaps we often say: God is good... all the time... And all the time God is good... I. TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY WE HAVE, TODAY IS GONE, TOMORROW MAY NEVER BE, SO WE HAVE TODAY... WHAT WE WE DO WITH THIS DAY? A. Often we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Chooses To Bless The World Through Fathers

Contributed by Sebastian D'souza on Jun 22, 2017

We don't always appreciate the impact of fathers on the world. This message takes Abraham and the words spoken to him as a foundation for what it means to be a father. It's not just about providing for the household.

On father's day I want to focus on the father of nations. In fact his name means Father of Nations. His name is Abraham. Abraham was just a regular man, but God called him, gave him a purpose, and rewarded him with a great inheritance. We can learn something about the importance of fathers from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:18-19

Denomination: *other

Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2019

If you want to exchange an attitude of defeat for an attitude of victory in your life, then fully follow the Lord, because you have learned to fully appreciate all that He has given you.

I thank God for the children we have in our church, because there is so much we can learn from them. I like this sentiment shared on the internet by Debi Zahn from Sandwich, Illinois. She says: When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:1-4, Joshua 16:10, Joshua 17:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Flip The Blessing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As believers, we are called to bless others, regardless of their response. By focusing on others, appreciating their good qualities, and speaking well of them, we can invoke God's authority and bring blessings into their lives.

You know how in video games, you get power-ups or bonuses that give you extra points or abilities? Well, in real life, we have something similar, and it's called blessings. You remember the story of the Israelites, right? They were wandering in the desert, and God gave them this awesome blessing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Numbers 6:24-26, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 10:12, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Kindness, Compassion, Spiritual Growth, Positive Influence

Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11

Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healilng The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision

In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational