Sermons on Pastoral Appointment:

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2014

Knowing who is served is essential for finishing well. The man of God must faithfully fulfil His appointment until Christ returns.

“I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Bystander? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 23, 2020

Some people find the cross … sometimes the cross finds you. Simon of Cyrene had a divine appointment with God that day … and sometimes God makes divine appointments with us. Like Simon, these may involve tasks we would prefer not to do, but these often lead to some of life’s greatest blessings.

His name was “Simon.” It means “God has Heard.” And today it would certainly seem that God had heard his many, many prayers. Today was the day that he and his two boys, Alexander and Rufus, would finally get to see Jerusalem, the mighty and holy city of God, with their own eyes. All of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-22, Luke 9:23

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus And The Fbi Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance, Confidence And Joy Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Part Two - The Basis for Reaching Out and Gathering In in a three-fold discipleship pattern in I John.

Assurance, Confidence and Joy Bill Myers, Pastor In explaining the process of spiritual development, many Christians struggle to describe concisely and accurately “what comes next” in the ever-deepening walk with Jesus we usually call “discipleship.” Among the many passages that speak of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teamwork

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon on teamwork based loosely on Ephesians 4:15-16 (Acrostic Outline taken from Rick Warren on Pastor’s Toolbox)

Sermon for 9/27/2009 Introduction: Herman Ostry’s barn was under water because of a nearby creek. The Nebraska farmer invited a few friends to a barn raising. But it was not a typical barn rising (I said raising). They didn’t build a new barn. No, Mr. Ostry needed to move his entire 17,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three P's Of Provision

Contributed by John Price on Mar 9, 2007

This Sermon was wrote as a reminder that God has divine appointment for our lives and He will fulfill His plan for us if we trust Him.

The Three P’s of Provision By Pastor John Price Friday, March 09, 2007 Genesis 37:5-11 5 Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more. 6 So he said to them, "Please hear this dream which I have dreamed: 7 There we were, binding sheaves in the field. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning With The Word

Contributed by Kevin White on Jun 12, 2004

A sermon to indicate our purpose as we begin a new pastorate.

Beginning With The Word SUMC 06/13/2004 Good morning! Stephanie and I are so glad to be here serving as your pastors. Since the day we told the D.S. we would be happy to take this appointment, I have stewed over this message. I feel like this is a very important message. We need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Isaiah 55:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2009

If you want a good leader, be a good follower.

FOLLOW THE LEADER Hebrews 13.17 S: Followership C: Discipleship Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: IF YOU WANT A GOOD LEADER, BE A GOOD FOLLOWER. I. ACKNOWLEDGE (Hebrews 13.17) II. SERVE (Hebrews 13.17) III. GROW (Acts 17.11) IV. IMITATE (I Corinthians 4.16) V. RESPECT (I Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Elder Care Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010

If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nothing To See Here Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012

What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

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

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