Sermons on Pastoral Character:

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Follow

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Jan 16, 2022

An Interview with the disciple Matthew. Someone will be the Interviewer; the Pastor will play the role of Matthew. Understand how Jesus and the disciples interacted with each other, and the role Peter played as the leader. This is a fun and interactive way to deliver a message

What does an Apostle and a penny have in common? They are both one sent. What did the disciples say when they caught all those fish in the net? Holy Mackeral Matthew 10:1-8: “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Here Is A Trustworthy Saying

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2018

As pastors we know that proof texting is dangerous. It is even more dangerous to take two fragments of a "Trustworthy Saying" that spans three verses and use them to support a doctrine. With that in mind lets take a look at 2 Timothy 2:11-13.

(This is a hybrid between a sermon manuscript and a sermon outline. I hope you can follow it and flesh it out in your own words as the Lord leads you.) Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are letters written to specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 15:5-6, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

What does a Spiritual Person look like? For you, who models what a spiritual person is: Mother Theresa? Billy Graham? Your grandma? Joel Osteen? Bono? This pastor? All kidding aside, each of these people - including yours truly - illustrates a type of

This week I read a story about a profoundly disabled little girl named Danielle and Bernie and Diane, the middle-aged couple who adopted her. Dani spent the first 7 years of her life in miserable squalor, surrounded by roaches and maggots. She has no mental or physical disabilities but she is very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Role Model Christians Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007

Are you a model Christian? Are you passing on to someone what your pastor and before them has passed on to you? Is it about naming a street after you or is it about making known to others the blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ?

THE ROLE MODEL CHRISTIANS (1Thessalonians 1:2-10) IN THIS DAY AND AGE WHEN THERE IS HIGH INTEREST in the subject of prophecy and the end times, that Christians would view the Thessalonian letters as reference for eschatology. When Christians talk about the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

“what Must I Do To Be Saved?” 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.

“What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:22-40 If you remember, last time we saw the slave girl, who had supernatural powers that were not from God. Paul and Silas delivered her from demonic possession and because her masters were making a lot of money off of her, they got mad and brought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

When You Look At God, Who Do You See?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2020

Our view of God depends upon our perspective. Sinners see God as vengeful; saints see God as a refuge. Thus, our relationship to God determines how we view Him.

“The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies. The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Conspiracy Of Kindness

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Bible Speaks... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007

Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This is a funneral message for a saved individual with the clear gosple message for those unsaved in the audience.

Funeral Service Ann Chatel Opening Song #1: Unfailing Love Song #2: Softly and Tenderly Song #3: Old Rugged Cross Song #4: In My Life On behalf of the family of ______________ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today… and though today is a very difficult day the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Charge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021

In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020

In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24, Romans 12:21, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Behave In Church (1 Timothy 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2024

How do we treat each other in the church? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 5.

How should we treat each other in the church? How should we treat widows? How should widows behave? Should elders who preach well receive a double honorarium? What about accusations against elders? How should we correct elders? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 5. How should we treat men and women in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contentamiento Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 10, 2025

Los resultados electorales dejarán a la mitad de los votantes decepcionados. Este mensaje instruye a los cristianos sobre cómo afrontar los altibajos de la vida.

Introducción Estamos estudiando Filipenses. El versículo clave de esta epístola es Filipenses 2:5: “Haya, pues, en vosotros este sentir [mentalidad; forma de pensar] que hubo también en Cristo Jesús”. A lo largo de esta carta, Pablo nos está enseñando la forma en ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:6, Deuteronomy 8:1-17, Ecclesiastes 1:8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Romans 14:17, Proverbs 27:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist