Sermons on Pastoral Care:

God - Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 13, 2001

A pastoral sermon from Psalm 46 responding to the present crisis in USA

Some thoughts from Mark Calder about the US crisis * The events of the last 12 hours have stunned the world. Susan and I were watching Channel 10 late news when it came through at about 11pm. We then watched the television coverage till around 2am... * We were speechless mostly... perhaps a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Focus Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2017

Pastor John preaches on the benefits of meditating on God and the truth found in scripture

Focus CCCAG March 26th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 There is a story from about 100 years ago of a city boy spending the summer with his grandparents on their farm. Being from the city, he wasn’t used to having to do chores all day like you have to on a farm. One of the chores he didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This King Of Glory

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 15, 2018

Pastor Brady Boyd is joined by Jon Egan to discuss the mysteries of worship.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 24 - Who Is This King of Glory? February 18, 2018 Psalm 24:1 NIV "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." A cosmological proclamation!! Psalm 24:3-6 NIV "Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 19, 2023

Pastor John brings a Christian and biblical perspective to the current war in Israel

Are We In The End Times? CCCAG 10-15-23 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Matt 24:4-14 I want to begin this morning by recognizing that things have changed since the last time we were together. This war in Israel has changed the dynamic in how we as Christians view our current reality. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: Celebrating God's Majestic Care Psalm 68:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

Psalm 68:4-5 is a powerful passage highlighting God’s majesty and compassionate care for the vulnerable. Let us understand and be transformed by the truth of who God is and how He operates in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Celebrating God's Majestic Care Psalm 68:4-5 Introduction Today, we will explore Psalm 68:4-5, a powerful passage that highlights God’s majesty and His compassionate care for the vulnerable. Our goal is to understand and be transformed by the truth of who God is and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5, Psalm 68:4, Psalm 97:1-2, Psalm 68:5, Luke 10:30-37, James 1:27, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation! How Can I Resist Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

sermon on how to resist temptation by pastor norval koch for our sermon series

Joseph Sermon 2 Genesis 39: 5-10 Imagine what Hollywood could do with the story of Joseph. A man of exceptional qualities... dreams from God...able to interpret the dreams of others...handsome...a victim of his brothers’ rage...able to rise from the depths of despair to power in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hurts Heal

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

It is humbling to be part of this community of faith. To be pastor of a really great church, a growing church.

Hurts Heal “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003

Jesus contrasts the phony goodness of the religious leaders with the true devotion of the poor widow. With this great story He gives three great principles about giving; (1) God cares about our giving, (2) God cares about how we give and (3) God cares how

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 58 The Widow’s Mite! Luke 21:1-4 Dr. John Broadus, on one memorable Sunday as the ushers were about the offering, left the platform and walked down to where the ushers were beginning to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Serving God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008

The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Eating Devil’s Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 4, 2021

Spiritual salmonella abounds so be careful at what buffet you eat.

1 Corinthians 10:20  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22, Ephesians 5:8-13, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 7:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Get Paid

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006

Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox