Sermons on Pastor Training:

Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008

The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Anglican

Why Have You Sent For Me?

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Feb 14, 2018

A look at the work of the preacher. This is the first sermon I preach in a new congregation. I received the original outline from Wayne Burger at the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver and modified it over the years.

Change is something new and exciting. Not only that, it can be scary because when things change there is a certain unknown element we face. What will change bring? Will it be for the good or bad? Will this work? Did I make the right decision? All of these questions and thoughts are natural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the Heart of a Servant part 1 Acts 20:18-38 The Apostle Paul is about to head out for Jerusalem, but, before he leaves, he wants to say goodbye to the believers in Ephesus. The time he’s spent with these believers has been a special time and Paul has grown to love each one. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On The Job With No Help

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Naaman has great qualities but his qualities are not suffice as it relates to his real problem.

Dying On the Job With No Help!! There are more than 1500 Pastors that willingly leave the ministry for good each month, not because they’ve exhausted their resources, not because they’ve got fired off the job, not because they can’t get the job done, simply because they can’t get help or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2014

What qualities should church leaders have?

Several weeks ago we started our study of the Letter to Titus. We noted at the beginning of the letter that all Christians are to pursue godliness. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Mother’s Day by going to Titus Chapter 2 to note specific instructions for women. Last week we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does Our Church Government Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 4, 2015

Are we patterned on Rome, on America, or on the Bible in our church? Who is in charge?

CHURCH GOVERNMENT If Paul were to visit other American congregations, he might be just as appalled at the male leadership as at the female. He would see that, in the main, congregations are built around one man. And with sorrow he would note that the size of the congregation is in direct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answer Eleven: Understanding The Spirit Of God's Minister Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015

This 11th answer to division is the need to see and understand the spirit of God’s minister.

For the past 5 months we have been looking at Paul’s answers to some questions that the Corinthian church had asked him about how to reunite their divided church. Paul took each of 11 questions and addressed each one with a specific answer. Tonight, we look at the 11th answer from Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Oct 14, 2019

A sermon about how being married is parallel to being part of the Church (God's body) Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/wife

• TITLE- I Love My Wife. Eph 5:28 Today is pastor appreciation! Thank you for appreciating us. • Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent[e] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 15:4, Matthew 25:34, Mark 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Not Folly

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 4, 2020

Do not fear during this pandemic, but use common sense or discernment.

Some pastors are turning this stay home order into a 1st Amendment issue when it is a common sense issue. If there were gangs of men roaming the streets randomly killing women would you send your female loved ones out on shopping trips? If the numbers were only 2% of the women were wounded or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Without Charge

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 15, 2020

If you could not be paid to preach would you pay to preach?

1Co 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

Six Qualities Of A Great Leader (Exodus 18:13-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

Moses is a model of a great leader. His willingness to heed Jethro's advice, saves him from burnout, and the people from a DMV life.

Let's start today by reading verses 13-14: (13) and then, on the next day, Moses sat to "judge"/exercise authority for the people, and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening, (14) and the father-in-law of Moses saw all that he [was] doing for the people, and he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

The Heart Of God's Man (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2020

The heart of a pastor is unique. In this enlightening text, Paul shares his heart for the church in Thessalonica. Through his candid and honest words, we find a description of what a pastor's heart should contain.

The Heart of God’s Man (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 The heart of a pastor is a very unique thing. He feels many of the same emotions anyone else does. It isn’t that the pastor is given something that is impossible for others to possess, but his heart is special because it is different. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christian Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014

The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ.

Title: The Leader’s Portrait Text: I Corinthians 4:1-5 Text: The role of Christian leaders is to attract the church to Christ. Life Question: What are the roles of Christian leaders that attract the church to Christ? INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020

This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist