Sermons on Pastoral Care:

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

"What Must I Do..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004

Can you remember back when you gave your heat to Jesus? Exciting time wasn’t it! But, have you given any thought to the events that led up to that moment? Didn’t think so. Everyone upon careful examination could discover the wonderful events that led up

Introduction I. illus. I remember the wonderful answer I got from a close friend when I asked her, "How did you get saved.." and her answer was, "Like everyone else..." How true, everyone does "get saved" in the same way, through Jesus Christ! A. However, you will have to agree that we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Baptist

Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004

Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3, Matthew 6:27-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

This Is My Father's World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

The simple truth for today is don’t take for granted what you can’t live without. Or it can be rephrased by saying, Don’t be careless with what you can’t replace. I find that we often take a lot of things for granted in life, we don’t care for them and we

This is My Father’s World Genesis 1:31, Psalm 24:1, Romans 8:19-21 We’re going through Seven Simple Truths About LIFE which was precipitated by my son Luke turning 13. In the Jewish faith, 13 was considered to be the age of adulthood for young men. It may not be so true today with maturity rates ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7, Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As David looked up at the vastness of God’s universe, feeling his own smallness, he asks God, “What is man that you are mindful of him?" – that You care about him?” Today I want to focus on the first part of that question: What is man? Who am I?

Who Am I? Psalm 8:3-4 Intro: Several years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor (prob. best known as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther movies). The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 14, 2020

Our text is about the journey of a man who went away, but left gifts or talents to his followers to take care of his property. The Man had expectations of his followers, and upon his return from his journey he found some had did good and some not so good with his property.

Matthew 25:14-30 “The Journey” 1. The Journey 14 ‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, obviously the text is about the end times. • The Man’s Journey : I was born, I lived with you, I died, I arose, I ascended, I will return. • This was Jesus’s journey. His Birth10what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

"The Flood Of The Enemy”

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Jan 1, 2021

Isaiah 59:19 When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him. God Will always take care of his children to those who are obedient to his will. No matter what happens to us in this life the God always wins and we have a closer relationship with him.

“The Flood of the Enemy” Isaiah 59:19. Feb. 23,2020 @C.F. Scripture: Is. 59:19 and 2 Kings 19 also it’s found in 2 Chronicles 31 Introduction: The world today is confusing, for good people are called bad and bad people are called good. Chaos ruling many lives. Deception is everywhere in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19, Deuteronomy 28:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Comfort Others Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 15, 2005

What is God’s comfort, and how do we actually show it to others?

How to comfort others. 2 Cor 1:1-11. WBC 17/4/05am Intro clip: live 999 call of Eight-year-old Hope from Heybridge, Essex, kept her cool when mum Melissa Cook suddenly gave birth to a baby she did not know she was carrying. From this week’s news CONTEXT Letter written by Paul (ex Saul) about 57 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: The Hidden God (Deus Absconditus) Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 20, 2026

Where is God when prayers go unanswered and suffering remains? This sermon walks through Job 23 to reveal what God is doing when He seems absent.

There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from isolation, but from silence in the midst of relationship. A spouse who refuses to speak. A parent who withholds explanation. A trusted friend who goes quiet when you need them most. And perhaps most troubling of all, a God who seems ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Grow Together With Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015

Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Favorite Word Is "Yes!" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010

We should be careful not to make promises we can’t keep. We put our mouth in motion before our mind is in gear. Sometimes our mouths write checks our body can’t cash! As much as we like to keep our promises sometimes we fail. But all of God’s promises are

INTRODUCTION We’re on a journey through 2 Corinthians I’m calling “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today I want to speak on this topic: GOD’S FAVORITE WORD IS “YES!” One of the most beautiful words in the human language is the word “yes.” Whenever a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you kno

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Dead Bury The Dead

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 14, 2008

"Another disciple said to him, ’Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’" Now this sounds like a reasonable enough request. I’m sure that Jesus, who cares so much about us, will agree to this. What does He say? Verse 22: ’Follow me, and let the dead b

Turn with me to Matthew 8:18-22. Here we find Jesus soon after the Sermon on the Mount. A man with leprosy has just been healed. The Centurion’s servant has been healed. Peter’s mother-in-law has been healed. Demons have been cast out, and many others healed. What a picture of Jesus’ ministry we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Apples Of Gold

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The words we use to communicate can be very powerful. So we need to be very careful how we use them. Words can make us happy, or sad, they can make us angry or fill us with joy, they can make us laugh or cry. They can heal or they can hurt. Words are an i

Apples Of Gold; Proverbs 25:11 I want to start of today by asking some thought provoking questions. Why is it that doctors call what they do “A practice”? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11