Sermons on Pastor Support:

The Safest Place To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 27, 2002

We study developing the manner of faithfulness to the church, and how safe it is to go to church.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE? Manners? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HEBREWS 10:25 NOT FORSAKING THE ASSEMBLING OF OURSELVES TOGETHER, AS THE MANNER OF SOME IS: BUT EXTORTING ONE ANOTHER: AND SO MUCH THE MORE, AS YE SEE THE DAY APPROACHING. Read 1 Cor. 4:2 Moreover it is required ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Fathers

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 16, 2001

If a man wishes to be a truly great father, he must fulfill the roles God has given him in the family.

Great Fathers Eph 5:22 – 6:4 I have worked very hard the summer and growing a few flowers in my front yard. I have had some success and some failure in that endeavor. It didn’t take me long to figure out that, like so many things in life, gardening is about balance. You need the right amount of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002

This message reveals how the Apostle Paul reacted to his ministry being under attack, and why we should do the same.

Series for Hurting Pastors "How To React When Your Ministry Is Under Attack" Introduction- Many of you have been involved in a study of the book of 1st Corinthians in your churches, or will be in the near future, if you are Southern Baptist, in connection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 5 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

WEEK 5 “A Message To The Persecuted Church” Date: June 26,2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 8-11 Introduction We continue our study in Revelation tonight in chapter 2: 8-11, the 2nd letter to the churches in Asia (modern day Turkey). This letter is specifically directed to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Factor - Why We Need An Exodus

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Nov 8, 2001

Part 2 of the Exodus Factor.

Exodus Factor Why we need an Exodus 1-28-01 Ex 1:8,14 Ex 3:8 Intro At the opening of Exodus we see a dramatic change. Genesis closes with the death of Joseph and the somewhat prosperity of the children of Israel in Egypt. At the time of his death Joseph was in a place of favor with Pharaoh. But ...read more

The Righteous Never Forsaken

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006

What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

A Call To Christian Consecration For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007

Before us spread out in panoramic view, yet with a deep veil separating us, is a whole new year of adventuresome living. Spiritually we should and can see a great breakthrough into many hearts that are steeped in the blackness of sin as they come to know

A Call to Christian Consecration for the New Year 1 Corinthians 6:11-18 Intro Suppose you were to go to the ticket counter at your local airport and say, “I want a ticket.” The clerk would ask, “To where?” And you would say, “Well, anywhere; what places do you have tickets for?” The ticket ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008

This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up...

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010

Why we give up and how not to give up...

Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Right Response To The Ground-Zero Mosque Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010

It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise).

August 2010: “Ground-Zero Mosque?” It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise). NYC Mayor Bloomberg & the NYT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Every Woman Can Be A Ruth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008

Every woman can choose to follow the same path as Ruth.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer L. Towns Every Woman Can Be A Ruth May 11, 2008 A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimeleck were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Common Factors In Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten common factors in church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Common Factors for Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) Beyond the 10 universal elements found in every Church Planting Movement, there are at least 10 frequently, though not universally, found characteristics. These are not listed in any particular order of priority or frequency. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My "Hands On" Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan