Sermons about Pastoral Character

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

based on 145 ratings

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"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

based on 34 ratings

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A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

True Freedom By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Jan 15, 2018

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True freedom is when we realize that we are free because we are freed by the Lord.

There are two definitions of the word FREE, one means having no price and the other one means freedom. So if we think about it, what does being free really mean? What does true freedom really mean? There are times when some of us feels like we are not truly free, like we are still forbidden to do ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021

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Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Final Proclamation To Pastors

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 23, 2021

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Paul gives a farewell sermon to the pastors at Ephesus. We consider the relationship of sheep with shepherd on a Good Shepherd Sunday.

4.25.21 Acts 20:28 28 “Always keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. This is part of Paul’s farewell speech to the pastors in Ephesus. He was on his way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Community Who Cares Biblically, Spiritually And Pastorally Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2012

| 4,680 views

A sermon that encourages to have a broad view of Christian care.

As we think about what it means to be a caring community, it is important to think about how we reflect God in our caring. This means that foundational to all our caring is God. When God is foundational to our caring, we see how much God loves us and cares for us. And second to God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk By Faith By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Dec 5, 2017

| 4,883 views

As the Bible said in Deuteronomy 7:9, He keeps His covenant of love to thousands of generation for those who love and keep his commandments. So if we strive to keep our faith to Him, if we walk by faith with Him, we will be more like Him each day.

Take a moment to imagine if God was like some of the world’s worst leaders, those who killed someone that doesn’t obey them or their program. Can we just imagine if God was like Hitler who killed almost all of the Jews, or like Mao Tse Tung who does not only manipulated and tricked his people just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11, 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call: Come By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 15, 2017

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God offers us a great banquet that sometimes we doubted for being too good to be true, but we can prove to ourselves that our Lord’s offer is far more than what we thought if we only surrender to him and accept His calling.

Many of us have been blinded by unnecessary things that life itself offers. Prestigious car, jewelry, and a feast of delicious food are just some of what we believe are the best things to receive and attain in our lives. And because of these unnecessary things that we tend to value, we have ignored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parking Lot Talks About Your Pastor Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

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| 882 views

In the Book of Titus, Paul instructed him telling him to appoint elders in the churches. This by its statement proves God wants you to belong to a church and have a Pastor. How should I respond to the fact that God calls Pastors and wants us to follow one.

Do you know what the #1 fear in America is? The number one fear in America is public speaking. Yet do you know what the #2 fear in America is? The number two fear in America is death. The comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was talking about this and came to this conclusion. He said: “Since the number #1 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith, Not By Sight By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Sep 3, 2025

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Life is filled with uncertainty. We make plans, but circumstances shift. We set goals, but obstacles rise. Sight shows us impossibilities, but faith shows us God’s promises. That’s why Paul declares, “We walk by faith, not by sight.”

Live by Faith, Not by Sight Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Habakkuk 2:4 – “The just shall live by his faith.” Romans 1:17 – “The just shall live by faith.” Introduction: Life is filled with uncertainty. We make plans, but circumstances shift. We set goals, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 1:7, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weeds In The Kingdom: Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Just like weeds in our garden tell us something, weeds in the kingdom of God do also; these are attitudes and actions that can destroy lives. What are weeds & Why Control Them?

TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 1 When I lived with my parents, you couldn’t pay me enough money to work in their garden. But once we bought our first house, I have discovered that I like to garden. I like watering, planting, & even weeding. As I began to work in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Of The Lord Leads To Wholeness

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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It gives an insight into why we need to fear the Lord and explains three kinds of half-heartedness.

Fear of the Lord, is a very common concept almost all the preachers have spoken on, I am sure even now as you hear me you will feel the same thing. But I want to take you on a different perspective. The fear of the Lord leads to wholeness, I want to get to the key verse, it is found in Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enough With The Leftovers

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon challenging everyone to give God their best.

Enough With the Leftovers Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: Illustration re: Chuck Swindoll forgetting his anniversary Read Scripture/Pray Background: Jesus’ contrast of the self-righteous leaders vs. the poor Purpose Statement: When you give to the Lord recognize... I. It’s not the size of the gift ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Heart?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Feb 15, 2004

based on 63 ratings

| 36,557 views

The Bible describes two treasures that may be in the heart of man. What are they?

INTRODUCTION Throughout the Bible the heart is referred to as something much more than simply an organ pumping blood. A careful study of the Word reveals that the heart is very important to becoming a Christian. We can believe in our minds and still be lost, but once a man believes in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Mouths

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 3,887 views

To show that we must make our speech only what would be acceptable in God’s sight.

-Psalm 19:1-14 -There are many extreme things people do these days to try to get attention and to make a statement about who they are -Tattoos -Hair coloring / styles -Body piercing -Clothes styles -Forked Tongues -Have you ever known those people who seemed to talk out of both sides of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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