Sermons on Pastor Leaving:

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 6, 2001

This is a sermon that was delivered by Pastor Davis, as guest speaker for Homecoming Services at the Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama.

It’s Harvest Time Text: Ruth 1:19-22 19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love Overflowing Even More

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010

To be a slave of Jesus Christ means He is the Lord of your life in everything leaving little room for individualistic ideas of ourselves.

Announcements: So this past Wednesday night, around 9 when everyone had left except for Garret and Sue and I, we sat back, looked at these pieces of flip chart, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, “ok… so what next?” One thing was clear immediately – Pastor Sue looked at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Homecoming 2006

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

Wht hapends when the kid of the past comes home to the church family as a pastor. Churches all build the body of Christ.

Homecoming – Whoa, what an honor, to be invited to speak to you for your.. …Well … MY….Our homecoming celebration. After all it is me that was missing. I thought it a little odd to be invited to come to speak to you in 2001, Ken asked me at one of the Big preachers’ meetings when he learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Pastor John shows how God can even use suffering to develop a rock-solid hope and faith.

Finding Hope in Suffering Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 5:1-19 Cramming for exams- what 2020 is for the Christian For us, started with Pastor Roger’s death Then COVID Then the lockdowns, including this church Various shortages- including toilet paper of all things Then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Important Tasks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores prophecy, our responsibilities as Christians, and the moral legacy we leave for future generations, using the parable of the talents as a guide.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're about to get into some really interesting stuff. Now, I know that Sundays are meant for rest, but I promise you, this won't feel like work. We're going to have a chat, a good old fashioned chat, about something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Zephaniah 1:7-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Topics: Coming Of The Lord, End Times

The Misery Of Futility Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Shows the different ways that men try to find fulfillment and how all of these ways leave the person miserable.

From the beginning when Adam and Eve first sinned by eating from the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, mankind has been separated from God. But the problem is that man was created for the distinct purpose of having an intimate relationship with God. But God is holy and cannot have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001

Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2007

What will people remember about you? Why not leave behind a legacy of faith for others to pass on!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What was the memory verse from last week? • What about from 2 weeks ago? • Today I am going to give you a memory verse break. • Today we will be in 2 Timothy 3:14-15. This is not one of the verses I have committed to memory, but it is a good one to remember. Next week’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Loving Person?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2006

John doesn’t leave room in the kingdom of God for anyone who does not love his brother.

Are you a loving person? Do you see yourself as someone who people would describe as loving? I’m not talking about warm and fuzzy, but loving… stubborn, sacrificial, I care about you and what is best for you and will do whatever I can to see that you get it– loving. As we look at God – what about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ