Sermons on Pastoral Care:

(Open Enrollment)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

THE GOSPEL OF MARK INTRODUCES US TO SOME PEOPLE WHO`S MALADIES WERE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Mark 10:46-52 (AMP) 46 Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, a son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, saying, Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The Five Thousand

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Aug 7, 2017

The response of Jesus to the suggestion of His disciples to send the multitudes away is touching. He saw the needs and planned to take care of it.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS God sees your need and makes plans to take care of them. He is touched with your needs. He has compassion for you Does something happen to you when you see people hungry? What if they are in the wilderness? Does something happen to you when you see people lost and away from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-5, Matthew 14:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Acts 15:38, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Control

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

Happy are we whose God is the maker of Heaven and Earth, because we do not have to bribe him to take care of us.

Pete and Laura had been married 12 years, 7 months and 13 days when Pete told Laura he wanted a sex change operation. He told her that he had always felt that he was really a woman trapped in a man’s body, and that he could no longer go on living as a man. Laura couldn’t understand. How could she? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About Worry Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 24, 2023

The voice of God assures us of his care. The voice of the demonic brings fear and uncertainty. One leads to worry, the other to peace.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are coming to the closing of the sixth chapter of Matthew, taking us two -thirds of the way through the Sermon on the Mount. And as we conclude this chapter we come to the subject of worry. Jesus tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Brethren

Please Use The Servant Entrance

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 23, 2020

We naturally want to be in control of our lives and focus on taking care of ourselves first. But Jesus set the example of being a servant.

If you were to ask me what my favorite TV show is right now, I think I would have to answer “West Wing.” I’m really enjoying the opportunity to see something of the inner workings of the white house and how policies come together. Today’s text, the story of the birth of Jesus, leaves me thinking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 23:11

One Thing Is Needful Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020

Something to consider when we are tempted to ask, "Lord, do you care?" Or tempted to order God around.

Tuesday of 27th Week in Course 2020 One Thing is Needful People like me who are always busy can easily fall into what I call the “Martha trap.” Here we see two sisters, sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, during a visitation to their home by Our Lord. Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, soaking up his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24, Luke 10:38-42, Mark 4:38

Denomination: Catholic

Worthless Physicians

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019

We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have No Fear Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2014

The concept of whom to fear as set forth in Luke 12:4-7 teaches us that God cares deeply for Christian believers.

Scripture Jesus had completed his ministry in Galilee and was on his way to Jerusalem during the final few months of his life before his crucifixion. During this time Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. Commentator William Barclay says, “When we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Woman Tends To Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2022

Wherever we give care to Christ's little ones, a portion of the image of Christ remains imprinted on our souls.

A Faithful Woman Tends to Jesus (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42, Matthew 26:12-14, Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 8:23

Denomination: Catholic

M3 – Mature Disciples 2 Matthew 28:19-20 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

To MAKE a disciple begins w/ connecting someone to Christ through salvation and then connecting them to His church for ministry care and concern.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing w/ you my heart as it pertains to God’s call on our lives to make disciples of all nations. And if you remember, a disciple is more than a convert, but a person who’s been saved and is now in the process of becoming just like Jesus. In Matthew 28:19-20 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 2:52

Denomination: Baptist

So Called Super Faith

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 8, 2025

A look into a faith that is beyond the confines of the BibleSuper Faith Misperceptions Be careful about putting God in a box and demanding a certain outcome.

Super Faith Misperceptions Premise: There is a group that believes that if someone gets sick and does not receive healing, then someone has to be at fault for not having enough faith. Also, if someone dies before being very old, then someone did not have enough faith to believe for their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Spirit Moved: From Saul To David - 1 Samuel 16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

Why did God care about David’s good looks? There’s more to this story than meets the eye.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 16:1 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? ...read more

Maturing Through God's Discipline

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025

Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment or harsh treatment, but God’s discipline is an expression of His deep love and care for His children.

MATURING THROUGH GOD'S DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:11-12, Revelation 3:19, Psalm 94:12, James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment or harsh treatment, but God’s discipline is an expression of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God