Sermons on Pastors Duty:

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Every believer is to guard their heart because the truth is that even believers will live one of two ways and the breastplate is the deciding factor

STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD 1 Kings 19:1-19 A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8) It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 31, 2022

I can’t help but think it was Mother Teresa’s having to suffer the loss of her father, who was murdered when she was a child, that directed her to a life of mercy.

Jesus is asked 183 questions of which he only answers 3. The expert asked a question wanting to test Jesus and he got an answer. But in the story about the Good Samaritan, Jesus is testing him—and us. The man beaten and robbed was going from Jerusalem to Jericho. So were the priest and Levite, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

How To Be Successful Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

* I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in?

Introduction: * I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in? • Marriage • Child-rearing • Business • Education • Finances • Prayer • Bible study • Soul ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Innocents And Child Protection Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The Feast of the Holy Innocents has gained additional significance in today's culture as a day to consider the safety and welfare of children.

Holy Innocents and Child Protection Christianity's Feast of the Holy Innocents, which is celebrated on December 28, has a rich religious and historical tradition. On this day, people celebrate the biblical story of King Herod's brutal order to kill newborn Jesus in order to get rid of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 John 2:2, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

Being A Soldier, Athlete, And A Farmer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2012

A message from 2 Timothy about what God expect from us after He gifts and calls us.

Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul does this to help Timothy understand the using of his gift of pasturing. This can also be applied to 1) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Interreligious Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2016

"Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, far from being opposed, mutually support and nourish one another."

Thursday in Second Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Today we hear the story of Peter’s witness before the Sanhedrin in the months following the first Pentecost. To the authorities who had forbade preaching about Jesus, Peter reminds them that the Law of God goes before any human law. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

Only Two Talents

Contributed by Larry Weaver on Oct 18, 2000

1. Delivery of the Silver 2.

1. Delivery of the Silver 2. Departure of the Savior 3. Duty of the Servant 4. Desire of Satan 5. Determining the Schooling 6. Destination of Serenity 7. Destruction of the Sinful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

"Characteristics Of A New Creation"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Certain characteristics will be clearly evident in one who is truly born from above. Paul saw them in action in the Thessalonian church

We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Restoring My Awe Of God

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Why would you want to settle for just “doing church” when you could be filled with the awe of God?

Mary and I are truly grateful to the church for providing us with some extended time off to celebrate our 40th anniversary. As usual, it was great to have some down time just to relax and be refreshed on our vacation and, other than the cold that I think I picked up on the way home when there were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025

Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. They are shepherds, not administrators.

As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Exists!

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002

This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Ambassador (Our Commission For Christ) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2011

A fresh look at an ambassador for Christ.

I. THE DEFINITION OF AN AMBASSADOR A. RANK OF B. RESIDENCY OF II. THE DUTY OF AN AMBASSADOR A. REMEMBER THE MISSION B. RELAY THE MESSAGE C. REGARD THE MANNER III. THE DRIVE OF AN AMBASSADOR A. LOOK FROM CHRIST B. LOVE OF CHRIST C. LOST FOR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2012

You will not win unless God is first.

Putting God First Exodus 20:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/12 A friend of mine took me to Spoon River Raceway in Canton on Tuesday. It was my first experience at the track. My ears are still ringing and I can’t get the dust out of my mouth. Since this was a new experience for me, I had a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Bewitched" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The bewitched believers in Galatia faced the danger of falling from the teaching of grace into the trap of legalism.

INTRODUCTION How many of you remember the sit-com “Bewitched” from the 1960s? When it debuted, ABC was a distant third to NBC and CBS, but the popularity of shows like the “Jetsons” and “Bewitched” moved ABC up to the same level to make the “big three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist