Sermons on Pastoral Appointment:

Remembering You Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2015

Comfort in the dark days come from remembering especially the love and the commitment of those with whom we have shared in the battles of the Faith.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Ministry

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Look Out For The Other Guy Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to eagerly serve Jesus.

LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER GUY! Romans 12:3-11 S: Service & Lighthouse Lifestyle Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO EAGERLY SERVE JESUS. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: factors TS: We will find in our study three factors we must work with in order to eagerly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Revival

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006

Revival Rediness

Newspapermen from London went to see firsthand the marvelous happenings of the great Welsh revival at the turn-of-the-century. On their arrival in Wales one of them asked a policeman where the Welsh revival was. Drawing himself to his full height he laid his hand over his heart and proudly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-18

Denomination: Holiness

You Never Know Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2007

This is the fifth in my CSI series and the first of the New Testament, looks at the death of Stephen and what we can learn from it.

It would appear that he had every thing going for him. He was one of the leaders of the early church. He was a person of influence and integrity and he had the respect and honour of his colleagues and peers. Think about it, how would you like to be described as “a person full of faith and the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pioneers Or Settlers!

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about following the great commission with courageous faith.

SERMON TITLE: Pioneers or Settlers! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20 We’ve all heard stories about the westward expansion of the United States. Leading the way were the pioneers. They were the forerunners who preceded all others exploring the uncharted territories. Their ambition was to investigate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 24, 2002

A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I made a decision several years ago about the kind of church that I wanted to pastor. I did not ask for a small church. I did not ask for a large church. I asked God for a healthy church. A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-2

God At The Lake

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

God makes himself known to us through amazing experiences so that we have those to cling to when the foundation crumbles.

God at the Lake Jan 29, 2012 Ps 19 I’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to share a particular story. I’ve been waiting for 6 months to tell it. I’ve been sure that along the way, in the course of preaching, there would be a spot where I’d need an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Wall - Pt. 4 - Wall Weapons Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 31, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 4 – Wall Weapons I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Big Lie"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 2, 2011

Traces the Big Lie - that we may sin and not die - from Eden to End Times.

“The BIG Lie” March 6, 2011 1 John 3:4-10 “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Through Worry And Anxiety

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 13, 2008

Is what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:6 reasonable: “Don’t be anxious about anything…?” When overcome with worry and anxiety we can either let anxiety knock us down like a bowling ball getting a strike or we can work through our anxieties and wo

Getting Through Worry and Anxiety Philippians 4:4-9 A small boy was struggling over his homework, and finally turned to his father and said, “Oh, what’s the use of going to all this bother of getting an education anyway?” “Son, it’s mighty important,” the father replied. Before you’re too much ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2009

We can and must speak truth to power. We can do so if we receive our own power through prayer; and so speaking makes a difference if there is compassion in it.

You’ll remember the old fable called "The Emperor’s New Clothes". In that story there is a crafty tailor, who persuades the emperor that he can make a suit of clothes out of a magic fabric, a fabric which can be seen only by the wise and intelligent. Stupid people, foolish people supposedly cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pauls Passionate Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009

PAULS APOSTOLIC MINISTRY IS THE THE CHURCHES MINISTRY - TO TEACH - TO EVANGELISE AND TO REACH THE UNREACHED, LETS DO IT!

ROMANS 15:14-33. PAULS PASSIONATE MINISTRY FOR THE CHURCH TO EMULATE. WE CAN EASILY FORGET THAT THE BOOK OF ROMANS WE ARE GOING THROUGH IS A PERSONAL LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN ROME. AS WE HAVE TRAVELLED THROUGH THE BOOK OF ROMANS WE HAVE SEEN IT IS FULL OF DEEP THEOLOGICAL AND DOCTRINAL TRUTHS: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Do I Condemn You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ

John 8:1-11 Neither Do I Condemn You do not continue in sin! "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Heart Of Worship: Avoiding The P.d.r. Disease

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008

Looking at John 4:21-24, we discover what Jesus really wants from us in our worship.

Open the eyes of my heart – of our hearts. What does that really mean? You know we sing these songs of worship on Sunday morning or with the radio day in and day out, but do we really take the time to think through the words and to search the scriptures to make sure what we are singing is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational