Sermons on Pastoral Abusers:

You Can Not Fail If You Love

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2012

The temptation to alcohol abuse is prevalent in our culture. God speaks to us and clearly shows us the way.

Tuesday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

(Section 6) The Perfect Man And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of Chapter 5 of James, Poor being abused. Rich being arrogant. Watch your mouth.

THE PERFECT MAN AND THE SECOND COMING Intro: Many topics are discussed in this chapter: Trouble of various kinds, poor being deprived of their wages, people physically sick, spiritual backsliding, and prayer. James encourages the believer through it all by saying, "for the coming of the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer An Outcast

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 31, 2020

Your story doesn’t have to end with rejections, trauma, and the abuses you’ve suffered in the past.

NO LONGER AN OUTCAST "1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Celebrate Mother's Day If You Hate Your Mother?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 1, 2017

Message addresses people who dread mother's day because they were abused or had bad mothers.

Today is Mother's Day. The Day we celebrate good mothers. The mothers who loved and cared for their children. But what about our brothers and sisters who did not have good mothers? What about our brothers and sisters who hate to see this day coming because it brings up bad memories of a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending Hope - 1 Peter 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

Be ready to defend not mainly a body of doctrine, but the feeling of hope you have in you when you are abused.

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that when your good behavior in Christ is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Playing To Win: Get In The Game

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 22, 2012

Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. Let’s get in the game and play to win!

PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “24 Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25 All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

To Glorify God Part 2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010

Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Into Ministry

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

The fact is this. We can go as deep into ministry as we are willing to go or we can wade around on the edges and never realize our full potential . God leaves this up to us. God does not force us to do anything nor will he somehow magically open the deep

Deep Into Ministry Pastor Ken Crow Ezekiel 47:1-10 (King James Version) Ezekiel 47 1Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing Effective Ministry

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012

Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011

If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Full Time Calling Of The Lord - Luke 5:4-11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11

Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11 Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he told Simon, "Push out into deep water, and lower your nets for a catch." Luke 5:5 Simon answered, "Master, we have worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I'll lower the nets." Luke 5:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preacher Can't Quit!

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 23, 2010

"DOOMED TO BE A PREACHER"

Why the Preacher Can't Quit "Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing and I could not stay." JEREMIAH 20:9 Destined to be a preacher? "Yes! Absolutely and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Things A Preacher Must Do!

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A look at what a Minister of the Gospels Priorities SHOULD Be!

But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4 Amp) This is one of the key verses in the Bible to help a novice minister be a successful tool for the Master. Preaching has nothing to do with popularity, titles, or position. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free...free...free...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2014

Wrapping up a message on Matt 10:8, around the recent hot media topic...elevation of Indian born Sathya Nadella as CEO of Microsoft!!!

FREE…FREE…FREE… OK Hyderbadis’ (Yours truly included) have something to be proud about, for their “Son of the soil” namely Sathya Nadella was recently elevated to one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: *other