Sermons on Pastoral Leadership:

God Is A Devoted Gardener, We Are The Stewards Of It.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2017

Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever.

27A God is a Devoted Gardener of a vineyard, and we are the stewards of it. Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever. We could see our Readings today in terms of practices that produce good grapes or bad grapes. 1). The vineyard in our First Reading is described ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

Preaching Beyond The Text

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Working Together In Unity (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

The ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5:16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man 1. It calls for renewal or revival of individual believers and churches that became cold or disobedient to God (2 Cor. 5.16-21). KEY INDICATORS OF A REVIVED ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Office Of The Teacher

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

George Or Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:17-31, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

A lesson in evangelism

Matthew 10:1-4 “He called to him his twelve disciples…the names of the twelve apostles…” • 1st time Matthew records the twelve apostles (one who is sent out; an ambassador). • The disciples are always listed in this manner: o Peter (1st) Andrew, James, John. o Philip (5th) Bartholomew, Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lone Ranger And Tonto Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 27, 2012

The third character Sketch from the Bobk of Judges that looks at our gifts and the giftings of others.

Introduction: On January 30, 1933, Tonto made his first appearance on the Lone Ranger Radio Show on WXYZ Detroit. Tonto was a Potawatomie tribesman who found John Reid dying after he and other Texas Rangers had been ambushed. He nursed the wounded man back to health. When John Reid vowed to clean ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Make The World Better

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 30, 2019

Make the World Better

MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE (JUDGES 2) After my stroke in August, 2018, my legs were weakened and I was wobbly as I walked. A Chinese herbalist suggested I hiked more to strengthen my legs and a friend suggested I walked faster and climb the stairs two steps at a time. I followed the latter’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service Starts At Home

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Deacon ordination service

Your Service Starts At Home Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Bro. Darryl Johnson, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wisdom Regarding Those In Authority” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 2, 2018

What does the wisdom of Proverbs tell us regarding authority? A 4th of July Sunday message.

In life, we must deal with the matter of authority. Sometimes we find ourselves in positions of authority, like president, boss, or parent; but mostly we find ourselves submitting to authority as citizen, employee, or child. Wisdom regarding authority is too often lacking among those in positions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Political Activists Take Over Your Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church. I've noticed this particularly in inner-city churches, where ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 16:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unto Us A Child Is Born PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores the prophecy of Jesus in Isaiah 9:6, emphasizing His roles as our King, Savior, and the ultimate source of everything we need.

Hey there, church family! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered together today, whether in person or online, ready to dig into God's word? It's always an incredible privilege to spend this time together, seeking to understand more about who God is and what He's done for us. Today, we're going to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Messiah

It's Not My Job! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2004

Participation in God’s Church is VERY important!

INTRODUCTION „X Isn¡¦t it nice to come here today to a warm building? Isn¡¦t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. „X I also like the fact that someone took the time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Located, Loosed And Lead

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003

This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2-10, Job 39:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

James Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Even after more than two years of miracles, James is a skeptic. It would, after all, be rather hard to swallow the idea that the brother you had grown up with was the Son of God.

Jesus came from a big family. Matthew 13:55-56 names Jesus' brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and mentions sisters (plural), so He had at least six siblings. James is consistently named first when Jesus' brothers are listed, which in his day likely meant that he was the eldest of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist