Sermons on Pastor Jonathon Adebayo Thrown Out The Window:

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020

Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifted (Part Eleven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 6, 2018

We've covered prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, the messages of wisdom and knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, discernment, tongues, apostle and evangelism. We finish the serieswith pastor and administration.

GIFTED (part eleven) We've come to the end of our spiritual gifts series. We've covered many gifts on our journey: prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, the message of wisdom and the message of knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, discerning between the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-21, 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, John 21:15-17, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025

October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph And Pharoah - Joseph Out Of Prison Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 24, 2020

Affliction is always pure gold in the making for the child of God. This is a truth that is repeated throughout pages of Scripture. Even though it looks like nothing is happening, like nothing will ever change, circumstances are being aligned so that God's plan is working.

Joseph out of the prison Gen. 41: 1-56 When we last left Joseph, he was serving out a sentence for a crime he didn't commit in a place where the sun never shines - the dungeon for the king's prisoners. Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph has marked two entire years doing hard time. Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Timothy And Titus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 7, 2022

Paul's instructions to young pastors

January 08, 2022 Now to the letters to Timothy and Titus. All three letters were likely written around 65/66 AD Paul was entrusting Timothy, in Ephesus, and Titus, in Crete, with the Gospel that he had sacrificed so much to proclaim. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About 1st and 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:9-16, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Overseer’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

3 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

4 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reach Out, Don't Quit Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Mar 3, 2008

This is a message that brings home the necessity of sharing the gospel. It is designed to inspire people to find a way to share the love of Jesus

Evangelism part 1 Sharing our faith in the 21st Century I would like you to name a few of these icons. (show each slide on a separate page) <different logos getting people to yell out the company the logo represents> Almost all of us can recognise the logos. When doing research for this sermon I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Called You To Be A Shepherd?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008

God has called you to be a shepherd of his flock.

Has God Called You to be a Shepherd? Val will sing: God Will Make A Way at the end of the message Nehemiah 1: 3 Monte T. Brown September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021

This is the speech I gave at my retirement banquet sharing my personal testimony of coming to the Lord & being thankful.

Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet 12/5/2021 1 Thessalonias 5:1-24 Romans 12:12-16 I want to say thank you for all of you coming to be with me in this time of celebration. Thank you to the members of the Celebration/Anniversary Team that made all of this possible. Thank you my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24, Romans 12:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inclusion (No One Left Out)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 9, 2025

God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized.

Inclusion (No One Left Out) Theme Overview: God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1–7 (NIV) "Now the tax collectors and sinners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:4, Luke 15:7, Galatians 3:28, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul And Timothy - Victims Of Age Discrimination

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2008

Whose criteria are you using to evaluate God’s men?

Years ago, sigh, ages ago back in college a professor handed out a humorous letter from a mission board rejecting the Apostle Paul for sundry reasons. I was able to find it and have placed the letter at the end of this message. The author is unknown else I would give appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Preacher's Heartbreak

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

Heartbreaks that Pastor’s experience that members don’t understand

2 TIM.4:9-18 "A PREACHER’S HEARTBREAK" * I want to bring a message tonight about a great man of God that was very strong and finally he cried for help! * It was very unusual for Paul to cry out, "Please come to me quickly." * Then he goes on and tells us why he is calling for help. * This got my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Do ‘exceeding Abundantly’ Great Answers Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2019

The Macedonians were used mightily by God through their offering. But what did they do before the offering that enabled such generosity?

A PRAYER QUESTION: How can God do “exceeding abundantly” great answers through me? - [Put this passage in the outline] Ephesians 3:20 – that phrasing is from the KJV – “Now unto [H]im that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist