Sermons on Pastoral Change:

Transitions

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Lifting The Man Of God

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010

The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

“a Vision That Changed The World” 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.

“A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him. They were to be His people, His witnesses and His missionaries to the rest of the world. But somewhere along the way they forgot their purpose and began to create barriers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons Leading As Change Agents

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2005

God desires to use deacon leadership to lead His churches through changes that inevitably come up in the life of a church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading as Change Agents Acts 6:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 1, 2005 Introduction Do you like change? You’ve probably heard about the man from the back mountains of Tennessee who found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Changing My Circumstances

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003

Changing My Circumstance

CHANGING MY CIRCUMSTANCE 2 KING 20:1-7 INTRODUCTION; HOW DO WE HANDLE OUR CIRCUMSTANCES? HOW DO WE HANDLE THE STRESSFUL TIMES, THE TIMES OF BAD NEWS? HOW DO WE HANDLE THE CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE? WHAT EVER OUR CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE WE CAN GET SOME GUIDANCE, HELP, OR COMFORT FROM GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Changing My Circumstance

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

CHANGING MY CIRCUMSTANCE

CHANGING MY CIRCUMSTANCE 2 KING 20:1-7 INTRODUCTION; HOW DO WE HANDLE OUR CIRCUMSTANCES? HOW DO WE HANDLE THE STRESSFUL TIMES, THE TIMES OF BAD NEWS? HOW DO WE HANDLE THE CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE? WHAT EVER OUR CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE WE CAN GET SOME GUIDANCE, HELP, OR COMFORT FROM GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Purpose For Change Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 11, 2003

Sermon 1 of 5 in the series You Need a Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

Sermon 1 Title: The Divine Purpose for Change Series: You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life The world is the scene for perpetual change. The sun rises and sets, the moon waxes and wanes, the tides rises and falls. Seed-time and harvest, summer and winter,day and night, come and go. While ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:19, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Attitude

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

attitude refers to one's basic character that is the outward manifestation of the heart

**attitude refers to one's basic character tht is the outward manifestation of the heart ** our attitudes reflect our inward disposition in relation to our fellow man ** wht are some of the attitudes of a Christian? 1) Love (John 13:34-35) 2) Kindness (Romans 12:10) (2 peter 1:5-7) 3) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Other

"Ordination Message"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

This is the ordination sermon for my son in law.

Acts 20 Acts 6 Start here: Good evening. Let me begin by thanking Pastor Justin for allowing me the privilege tonight of giving the charge for our son in law, Travis Turner. My wife, Denise and I love this church. This church will always have a special place in our hearts…this is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Follow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of God's call to follow, His promise of unwavering presence, and the challenge of faithful obedience.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into the book of Joshua, specifically Joshua 1, exploring three key themes: God's call to follow, the promise of God's presence, and the challenge of faithful obedience. As we delve into the Word, we are reminded of Charles Spurgeon's ...read more

Topics: Pastoral Anniversary

Changing Your Condition By Changing Your Position

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 27, 2001

How to overcome and live a victorious life

Changing your condition by changing your position 7/29/01 Luke 19:1-10 Tonight I want to preach to you about how to experience revival. What is revival? Revival is a renewed conviction of sin followed by a great desire to obey God. Revival is needed when we haven’t let God into our lives where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Change Your Story Change Your Life

Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012

As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Our Walk~walk Our Change Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Conventional wisdom. It may truly be conventional, but it may not always be wise. In fact, we are not called to live by conventional wisdom. We are called to live by obedience to the Word of God.

Ephesians: Part 18 ~ 4:17-5:2 Change our walk~Walk our Change 17. So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18. being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk4

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Reaching out to the community means we have to change.

Changing Church in a Changing Culture Matt 7:1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God