Sermons on Pastors Duty:

Readiness - The Watchword For The Faithful Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be alert (Vs 35) • Be Waiting and watching (vs 36-40) • Be specific (vs 41) • Be Working (vs 42-53) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When Winston Churchill was in his early thirties; • He tried with all his powers to awaken the English speaking world; • To the impending dangers of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Brethren

The Keys To Fulfillment

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2014

Finding fulfillment happens in ways we might not expect. This message explores one of the servant King's last teachings...on servanthood.

7 Essential Question: Week 5 - What Brings Fulfillment? We’ve been looking at important questions for the past number of weeks. We’ve considered the truth that God meets us in the midst of our brokenness and sin, long before we start to get ourselves together, and he calls us to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake Up Call For America

Contributed by Poly Rouse on Aug 9, 2002

A response to the Attack on America

Introduction: · Where is God? - Illustration Where is God? l The same place He was when our country voted to take Prayer out of our Public Schools. l The same place He was when our country voted murder hundreds of thousands of unborn babies each year. l The same place He was when our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Examination

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How to come to the Lord’s Table

I Cor 11:23-30 Examination - School this week - Dr. --- To find out what is wrong 1 Corinthians 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup. A Duty - Preventing Sin - Unworthy Communication Goldsmiths - The truth of their gold - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When God Controls Worship

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 24, 2004

There are some things that will happen when God is in control of our worship. This message examines some of these things.

What Happens When God Controls Worship John 4:23-24; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6,8,10-13, 9:1-3 Introduction I. The Congregation is Edified (Neh. 8:1-3) A. When God controls our worship and the Word of God is proclaimed in the spirit and power of the Holy Spirit the body will be edified and built ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angels: Praise, Protection And Proclamation Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Second in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at the important role angels played in the coming of our Lord in the flesh.

Angels: Praise, Protection and Proclamation (Series on the Birth of Christ – Part 2) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 11th, 2011 Luke 2:8-14 “8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9. And, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2021

We may be the only "Jesus" some people will ever know.

Making A Difference Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: In December of 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. There were Bibles placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fairweather Friend Or Best Friend Forever (Bff)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 4, 2018

Understanding Christ's example of "friend".

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 6, 2018 John 15:9-17 Fairweather Friend or Best Friend Forever (BFF) Yesterday, I was shopping for colored sand at Hobby Lobby for the sand ceremony in an upcoming wedding. As I strolled the aisles, I was approached by a beautiful young lady, who ran up to me, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep It Spiritual

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Apr 4, 2012

what starts in the spirit , tends to be worked out in the flesh, how can we keep it spiritual

Text. Gal 3: 3b Intro: How can we keep it spiritual this year, as we become all we can be? As the scripture teaches: we can begin in the spirit and find ourselves wanting to obtain our goal by human effort.. Keeping It Spiritual: I. STARVE FLESHLY APPETITES Our flesh has an appetite..Gal 5: 19 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Here Is Your Charge

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 22, 2010

We all as christians are charged to do God,s work.

HERE IS YOUR CHARGE 2nd Timothy 2:14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. Christians think that the charge is only to pastors but Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay The Price To Be A Great Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit guides you to Godly leaders who will serve as great examples for you. David wrote, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." (Psa. 32:8)

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay the Price to be a Great Leader (Psa. 32:8) Illustration;Matthew Henry went to London, met a young lady of the nobility, who was also wealthy, and they fell in love. She went to ask her father if she could marry him and he said, "He’s got no background, you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Lords And Bishops

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2005

This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle.

Of Lords and Bishops This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Phillips Brooks, A Bishop To All Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2013

The life of the man who wrote the carol

While visiting Copley Square in Boston’s Back Bay, you can’t miss Trinity Church, regarded as one of the most impressive buildings in America. On the Boylston Street side of the church is a statue of Phillips Brooks, one of the most highly regarded ministers of his day. He was born in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

God Has A Need For Respect Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 10, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pt. 5 Why Does God Heal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013

Why does God heal? Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.)Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand)

Introduction: A Why does God heal? 1 Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.) a Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand) b Capernaum was Simon Peter’s hometown (Seen foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-27

Denomination: Baptist