Sermons on Pastoral Ministry:

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 8: Victory Belongs To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 26, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. The hateful plot against the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. The heavenly plan of God (vs. 1-2). 3. The hopeless pain of a life without God (vs. 3-5). 4. The hopeful proof of God's Word (vs. 6-10).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 8: Victory Belongs to the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 26, 2023) MESSAGE: *Here in God's Word we are very close to the cross of Jesus Christ. Lord willing, next time we will see the Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

The way you and God talk to each other.

BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Just Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 27, 2023

In this lesson, we learn about the justice of God.

Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. I am concluding this series today. So far in this sermon series, we have examined ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

King Saul Dies In Battle With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

He keeps saying, "Who am I to harm the Lord's anointed?" But finally, it comes to its final point here. It says that the Philistines, this enemy nation, right near Israel, they are attacking Israel. There's there's a huge battle going on. And many were slaughtered.

Have you ever had a loved one in your family pass away? Can anyone relate? I think we've all probably had someone pass. And for some of us, it was someone we loved dearly. That's so incredibly hard. Then again maybe we don't have a good relationship with our parents or with our moms. ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Come And See Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2023

Come to Jesus and find forgiveness, new life, and understanding in Him.

Rafael Antonio Lozano, a computer programmer from Plano, Texas, was a man with a mission. In 1997, he began a quest to visit every company-owned Starbucks on the planet. At the time, there were only 1,304 such stores worldwide. Since then, Lozano, who calls himself Winter, has spent over $150,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, 1 John 3:1-2, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha. Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...”

But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...”Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He said, “...tarry here...for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho...” Again, same verse, Elisha responds, “...As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 13: The Christian And Governmental Authority

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2022

What can Peter teach us about how to live the Christian life when the government persecutes us?

The Christian and Governmental Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction In the USA, where I live, there is no more odious word in the English language than “submission.” No one here wants to submit. They don’t want to submit to government. They don’t want to submit to their boss. Women don’t want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

What Is Dangerous Prayer? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Dangerous prayers ask God to bless us by first breaking us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Not "Holier Than Thou” Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

To reach people for Jesus, we must be holy, not “holier than thou”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

It is interesting to listen to people pray. Each person has his own unique way of expressing himself to God.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. When he prayed it sounded like he was having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, And God's Word (Psalm 19:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 12, 2022

It's common to play off the two parts to the psalm. But they are both useful, and inspired. And creation and the Bible complement each other, in how they reveal God.

This morning we will read Psalm 19. This psalm breaks down into two (or sort of 3) main parts. They are related, and connected, but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to pull them all together at the end. Or even how I'd do that. My plan, instead, is to approach this as two sort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Questionable Activities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022

When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2022

Because Jesus will return one day, we must return to Him today.

Have you ever become aware of a problem and put off taking care of it? A couple months ago, I noticed some significant corrosion at the top of our water heater where the cold-water line comes in. I kept thinking I should get this checked out but delayed doing so. I’d look at the problem every ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your "why" For Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2022

Worship is the centerpiece that governs everything in your life, my believing friends. A centerpiece is where the presence of one thing governs everything else related to your life spiritually. The Bible says every little piece of our lives is to honor the Lord.

This morning, I want to talk to you about Discovering Your Why for Life. One day a man walks up to Jesus and says, “Lord, what’s the most important thing in the Bible?” Jesus replied this way: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9, Luke 10:41-42, Revelation 4:9-11, Psalm 95:6, Luke 4:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist