Sermons on Pastors Appreciation:

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 3, 2025

A call to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude that honours God, strengthens faith, and attracts continuous blessings.

A GRATEFUL HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024

How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

“Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Giving thanks in every circumstance isn’t just a good idea, it puts you directly in the very will of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about gratitude. You know, being thankful for what we have. It's not just a nice thing to do, it actually puts us right in the center of God's will for our lives. So, let's dive in! Before we get into the Bible stuff, let's do a quick object lesson. I want you all to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Positive Attitude, Appreciation, Resilience, Mindfulness

The Culture Of Appreciating What Bears Fruits For You And What Doesn’t

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2019

Not all things bear fruits. Know what does and what doesn't so you don't use your time chasing the wind

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 13 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 11th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE BARREN FIG TREE* Luke 13:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

People need to stand with their Pastor!

EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

You didn’t chose God but you have been chosen by God.

“Chosen” John 15:16 says “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of theFather in my name, he may give it you.” Þ The Misconception: We believe that it was us that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Church Conflict Part Deux Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

A speech I presented at Manhattan Christian College during a church growth conference in 2007. I was one of four speakers, Myself, Ben Merold, Wayne Smith, and Richard Crabtree.

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference Location: Manhattan Christian College Date: 31 March 2007 Acts 5:14 (NKJ) And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. Ah, the banner verse of the church-growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Other

Whatever Happened To The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 7, 2009

I have a little problem with preaching that excludes the name of Jesus

Intro: there are a lot of name droppers in the Christian world today, every time I hear a professed Christian in the media, they are saying what God has done in their lives or church. Today, in this audience there are people who cheer for Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida—what if someone here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008

The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 1, 2008

Boaz is a type of Christ, as the Kinsman redeemer. We are so encouraged about our Redeemer Jesus Christ through looking at Boaz in his providing for Naomi and Ruth.

Intro: when I think of something being redeemed I think of a pawn shop. Someone has gotten into a financial fix, gives something of value to the pawn shop, and comes back later to buy back their stuff. They redeem it. Something they owned had been lost, now they come to buy it back, to redeem it. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strengthening Leadership In The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020

Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Temas

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 7, 2021

No temas, pues tienes un pastor

Estamos ya en las últimas horas de este año 2020 que sin duda se volverá un referente cuando pensemos en nuestra línea de vida. Cuando pienso en mi propia vida puedo recordar el año 1992 porque en ese año me casé, 1995 porque nació mi primogénito, 1997 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran