Sermons on Pastoral Letter:

Jesus' Letter To Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 30, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Pergamos.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To Philemon: A Plea For Grace

Contributed by Drake Caudill on Oct 29, 2014

A plea for forgiveness to Philemon and to the church today.

Many of us are aware that much of the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul. 13 out of the 27 New Testament books are written by Paul. Romans, Corinthians, and Titus are some of the more popular books written by Paul. When written, Paul didnʼt divide the ʻbooksʼ into chapters ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Romans: A Life-Changing Letter Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Sep 10, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of Romans and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

Romans: A Life-Changing Letter by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 45 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible What’s the most important letter you’ve ever read? A baby announcement? A college acceptance letter? Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16, Romans 3:9-10, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 6:6-11, Romans 9:2-5, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To A Lady And Her Kids.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Question #1: Who was "the elder"? • Question #2: Who was "the chosen lady"? • Question #3: What was the situation? • Question #4: What is the Big Idea of this letter? • Question #5: What is the message of 2 John? • (5a). Knowing the truth but not practicing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Brethren

Three Pictures Of Paul The Pastor

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Sep 10, 2001

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE COMMITMENT OF PAUL AS A FAITHFUL STEWARD, WE SEE THE CONCERN OF PAUL AS A LOVING MOTHER, AND WE SEE THE CARE OF PAUL AS A COMFORTING FATHER.

THREE PICTURES OF PAUL THE PASTOR I THESSALONIANS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A boy and his father were visiting a wax museum when the boy said, dad, lets go home where the people are real. Well this was a real Church with Real born again believers in Christ. Chapter 1 introduced us to Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

# 5 - Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 19, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to the Church at Sardis

Letter # 5 – Letter to the Church at Sardis Revelation 3:1 - “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” The Seven Spirits of God Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 1:4, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 8:1, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 11:31, Hebrews 12:12, Matthew 12:20-21, Matthew 5:48, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 2:1-4, Matthew 24:42-44, Hebrews 3:7-15, Isaiah 61:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:28-31, Matthew 10:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014

The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Letter Ever Written Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon, which is the first in a series on "Romans: The Good News of God," introduces the greatest letter ever written, Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Scripture He was pacing back and forth, thoughtful and expectant. Physically, he was not an impressive man (see for example 2 Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 4:14). He had scars and blemishes all over his body from his various beatings and stonings. His body was weathered and leathered by many years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need To Encourage Your Pastor

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2009

The Pastor encourages everyone else but he too, need to be encouarges by others. The objective of this message, is to remind the body of Christ to encourage their leaders in the Lord.

There is a great need to encourage your pastor in this day and time. This is a generation of unreasonable and wicked men. Paul directs us in the text to encourage one another. Solomon says in Proverbs 12:25, that anxiety bends a man’s spirit but a glad word will make his heart glad. I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Two Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 10, 2023

Jesus addresses the 7 churches

The next two chapters consist of letters written to the seven churches in Asia. Each letter is different, yet the same. These churches are no longer standing today, but their characteristics exist in every church in the world. As we go through the letters and understand what Jesus is saying to ...read more

Outbreak: 'pastor Feed Me' Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 30, 2008

This message is the first in a series that looks at diseases that plague the Church - this message looks at the attitude ’Pastor Feed Me’ and encourages listeners to learn to feed themselves!

This week we are starting a new series that I think is going to be a lot of fun... It’s called “Outbreak” and it looks at the deadly diseases of the church. The idea is pretty simple, right? We all understand how disease works - we get an infection, or get sick and it spreads throughout our body - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Pastor 'move Over'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches that the Pastor is not supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church! NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Pastor ’Move Over’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, KJV Purpose: Is the Pastor supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church? NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry. That’s the Pastor’s ministry. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Pastor's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021

It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist