Sermons on Pastoral Care:

Glory To God In The Highest!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

It was just like any old night for the shepherds. They were out in their fields, literally “taking care of their business.” It was night and all of a sudden the sky lit up. The sky lit up with the glory of the Lord.

Luke 2:8 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. The region Luke mentions in verse eight is the region of Bethlehem. Bethlehem, Bethlehem was about six miles directly south of the city of Jerusalem. It's just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shut The Door, Keep Out The Devil Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 23, 2010

We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, wants to destroy our lives. God’s Word gives us some keys to shut the door, and keep the devil out of our lives.

SHUT THE DOOR, KEEP OUT THE DEVIL A Believer’s Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). THE BIG IDEA: We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: *other

How Shall You Escape Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2006

One of the harshest questions Jesus asked was asked of the Pharisees: "How shall you escape Hell?" As much a byword of legalism as they were, we must be careful we don’t fall into the traps that ensnared them.

OPEN: Down thru the ages, there have been rare occasions when different printings of the Bible have been found to have small errors them · For example in 1653 Christians were upset to find that one Bible which declared: “Know ye not that the UNRIGHTEOUS shall inherit the kingdom of God?” · The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

One of the most important responsibilities as your pastor is to help you leave a legacy that lasts; to make your life count for something more than the possessions you accumulate; to live in such a way that this world is changed because you touched som

Jokes: An elderly gentleman was having a great time at a senior citizen’s seminar when a young woman asked him what kind of plans he had for the future. The 75 year old man said, “Honey, at my age, I don’t even buy green bananas.” George Burns, an expert on growing old, said you know your getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks For All The Phoebes In Our Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2016

Paul speaks of 14 different Christians leaders in Romans 16. Phoebe is listed first among these Christians. What was it that made her so special? Every church has its Phoebes. Pastors need to salute the Phoebes in their churches.

THANKS FOR THE PHOEBES IN OUR CHURCH Romans 16:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EASTER HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was driving down the road and accidentally ran over the Easter Bunny? He swerved to avoid hitting him, but the rabbit jumped right in front of his car. 2. His basket of eggs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gardener And The Crops

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 23, 2010

God has places in His garden crops that are beneficial to others. He has place a gardener in charge of the garden until he returns, the pastor. He is to cultivate the garden ensure it produces fruit that will benefit the world. What type of vegatable ar

“The Gardner & The crops” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 13:1-3, 9-11, 24-28 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-28

Denomination: Apostolic

Here's The Church

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2017

If you want to be a positive influence on others, don't compromise with the world, take care of your family, be consistent in the way you live your life, but most of all, count on God's grace.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just a few years ago, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his cases as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leadership's Divine Appointment_1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment Introductory Remarks. 1. The first lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Appointment.” 2. We will consider the elders at Ephesus’ divine appointment. Paul reminded them: “To take heed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 33 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011

Paul charges the Jews in Rome to show them how much God cares about His creation; even to the point of repeatedly extending His hand of mercy to all that would hear the Gospel, including the obstinate and disobedient.

Romans, Part 33 Romans 10:16-21 Introduction - Each of us has some portion of the Gospel ministry; even today in 2011 -- As Paul writes to the church in Rome, he’s telling them to get out and do it -- He is not sugar coating, but getting them to examine their calling MUCH deeper - We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming King Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus rules as king where He is received as king. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Everyone wants to back a winner. Take our allegiance and enthusiasm for sports teams, for example. Year after year may pass, and the local team may have a nucleus of loyal fans, but when they start winning, when they enter the playoffs, when they are vying for the championship, suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Father's Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 26, 2007

This was a very powerful service where the Holy Spirit began to move, and the pastor set aside his notes to flow with what Heaven was saying. "One of the things that God wants to release is a revelation of the Father’s heart of love for you."

RECEIVING THE FATHER’S LOVE: By Pastor Chris Jordan – November 2007 ~ Transcript: Part One ~ This was a very powerful service where the Holy Spirit began to move prophetically, and the pastor set aside his notes to flow with what Heaven was saying. One of the people in the church e-mailed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-17

Denomination: *other

Motivations For Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of God. Motivations for Missions from t

Motivations For Missions Introduction - Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational