Sermons on Pastoral Leadership:

Enemies Of The Family

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2015

We are the Church which will be presented to Christ without spot or blemish. We have learned that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, but when we fail in our Christian walk we can grieve the Holy Spirit.

Title: Enemies of the Family Text: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-6:4 9-12-03 Introduction How do Christians walk? We walk in love, as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Leah

Contributed by Pastor Michael Threadgill on May 8, 2025

Leah, the first wife of Jacob, is one of the most overlooked figures in the Bible even though she may have felt weary or unwanted, God saw her, honored her, and made her fruitful. Her life is a powerful testimony to how God uses the overlooked to fulfill His greatest purposes.

Scripture: 16 Now Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah’s eyes were delicate, but Rachel was beautiful of form and appearance. 18 Now Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-32

Stealer Of Hearts

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 17, 2012

Satan does what he can to steal our hearts away from God.

Stealer of Hearts September 16, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Satan does what he can to steal our hearts away from God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 Supplemental Passage: And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

As Good As It Gets Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 12 of 15

AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Good As It Gets Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 12

AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Rebellion #3 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is a sermon dealing with the spirit of rebellion. Number three in the spirit of Ishmael series

Spirit of Ishmael The spirit of Rebellion #3 Text: Gen 21:9-10 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncommonly Average Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at Priscilla and Aquilla. They weren’t especially gifted, rather average people, but they lived an uncommon life.

UNCOMMONLY AVERAGE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 1 Bud Villers was a good man. Bud was my neighbor. I grew up beside him until he died when I was in college. Bud helped my dad put a roof on our house, he assisted my dad when they poured concrete sidewalks and porches. My dad helped him put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: *other

Letter Paul Wrote To Titus Lesson 49 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Letter Paul wrote to Titus

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What were the conditions of Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome? a. Hired house. b. Visitors. c. Limited freedom. d. No apparent needs. 2. What were the conditions of Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome? a. Damp prison. b. Expected death. c. Deserted by friends. “For Demas has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2007

The foundation of ministering under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is understanding how to exercise our Spiritual gifts through sacrificial love.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 Title: Sacrificial Service Theme: Influential Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7, “…And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Hurting Spirit

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we look at how and why Saul began to fall away from the Lord.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad September 21, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You To Tell Me I Can't

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Taking new spiritual ground

I DARE YOU TO TELL ME I CAN’T I Chronicles 11:4-9 Sunday, June 14, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The 65th Anniversary of D-Day was observed June 6th. It was the largest single day amphibious invasion of all time. With nearly 200,000 troops involved; 160,000 would land on the 50 mile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Are God's Masterpiece

Contributed by N A on Jul 14, 2007

Christianity is a contact sport! There are no spectators – or benchwarmers – in the kingdom of God! “All that is necessary for evil to prosper is that enough good men do nothing.” (Edmund Burke). Let’s get busy doing good and making a difference in our wo

YOU ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE OPENING TEXT: “4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: *other

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009

The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational