Sermons on Pastoral Integrity:

Don’t Test God’s Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obeying God's authority, respecting earthly laws, and avoiding the temptation to test God.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna take a deep dive into a topic that touches every aspect of our lives - obeying God's authority, respecting the law, and steering clear of the temptation to test God. In the words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Obedience

You Cant Fool God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Might Be A Pharisee

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 12, 2002

Jeff Foxworthy has made famous "You Might Be A Redneck" jokes. Nobody wants to be a redneck! Well, we should strive to not be a Pharisee. This message gives signs for, "You might be a Pharisee.."

*8 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF..." ------------------------------------------------------- I. YOU ARE OUTWARDLY CLEAN BUT INWARDLY UNCLEAN (V39-41) a) IN OTHER WORDS YOU TALK A GOOD TALK BUT YOUR INSIDES ARE UNCLEAN 1. From the outside a Pharisee looks good, but inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Global And Local: Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 11, 2017

We should constantly ask God to reveal to us those ways in which we may be overlooking the opportunities to be like Christ and Mary in our daily lives.

Thursday of second week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Many people think that Jesus made up the parables, that He was a kind of novelist. I belong to a school of thought that sees Jesus as one acutely aware of what is going on around him, and who understands as nobody else does what is behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Pentecost--The Holy Spirit Renews Like Dewfall

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 11, 2017

Pentecost 2017 The Spirit helps us in our weakness (Rom. 8:26); brings joy and power for life, and Charismatic gifts, and renews like dewfall.

Pentecost 2017 1.The Spirit helps us in our weakness (Rom. 8:26). Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. The amazing thing is that the church has survived as long as it has—especially since it depends on people like me and you. Dr. Donald Strobe tells about a man who woke up with a hangover: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And Nicodemus! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 19, 2021

Do you have a question for Jesus? Nicodemus had one and it changed his life. Listen!

Why was Nicodemus not chosen by Jesus to be one of the 12 Disciples? After the resurrection of Jesus, there were more disciples that were not part of the 'original' disciples, such as Mary Magdalen and Nicodemus, as the book of Acts portrays. From our Biblical history, we know that the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Glue

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2022

Jesus holds everything together!

Jesus is the Clue Colossians 1:11-20 Arthur Fry a chemist at 3M Corporation was having problems in the choir at Church. The pastor's sermon was especially boring, so Arthur began putting slips of paper in the hymnal for upcoming songs, but the slips kept fluttering out and on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Four Models Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Models of Counseling

Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11. Samuel's Farewell: A Call To Faithfulness (1 Samuel 12) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Samuel, the faithful prophet, stands before a nation that has just rejected God as their King and demanded a human one instead. Yet even in their failure, God doesn’t abandon them.

Samuel’s Farewell: A Call to Faithfulness May 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 12 Introduction: God’s Faithful Plan Through Flawed People When we read 1 Samuel 12, we’re not just witnessing a prophet’s retirement speech—we’re watching a baton pass in the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Righteous Joseph Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the theme of Christmas. But do you know there is a man who stands silently next to the manger in the nativity scene? He is not even given a single line to speak! Then he disappears completely from history after the teenage years of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION There is a story of courage that took place in the very first Christmas. It is about righteous Joseph. But it is a story we often miss because people’s Christmas focus is mostly around a young mother Mary and her son, Jesus. People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:24, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 21:26, 1 John 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Theology Of Ministry Final Paper

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 10, 2025

Erskine Theological Seminary DR 901Z Theological Foundations for Ministry, May 8, 2023

This paper expresses my mature theology of ministry. It will make use of my previous papers on ministry, leadership, and integrity. I will explain how I view my ministry in light of the challenges of the contemporary Church and Culture. I will answer the following questions: What is the task of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Vineyard

Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005

The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honouring Our Shepherds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 1, 2025

Paul gives practical advice to Timothy about honouring and disciplining elders for the protection of the church.

1 Timothy 5:17-25 Honouring God’s Shepherds If the church is the Body of Christ with each member being given different gifts and responsibilities, then every part matters. • Paul has been giving instructions on the responsibilities of overseers, deacons, and the members of the church, and how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible