Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

Thank You, In Spite Of Sufferings Series

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Nov 14, 2020

THE LIFE OF A PASTOR IN THE FAMILY THAT'S VERY HARD

FACTUAL DATA: SINULAT ITO NI PABLO KUNG SAAN SIYA AY NASA PANGIT NA SITWASYON. SIYA AY NASA ISANG SITWASYON NA KUNG SAAN PANGHIHINAAN KA TALAGA NG PANANAMPALATAYA AT PAGDUDUDAHAN MO ANG DIYOS DAHIL SA KANYANG PAGSUNOD SA DIYOS. SIYA AY IPINAKULONG NG MGA JUDIO SA HINDI MAKATARUNGANG DAHILAN. SI ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-14

Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018

A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksliving

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 1, 2022

Pastor John teaches about the importance of being thankful in life

Thanks-Living CCCAG, 11-20-22 Scripture: Luke 22:14-21 As we know, this next week begins a glorious time in the state of Wisconsin. What am I speaking about? Gun Deer hunting of course. The time of year when the citizens of Wisconsin transform into the largest standing army in the world, all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opportunity Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 29, 2022

Pastor John teaches the importance of living a life that is intentional for Jesus

Opportunity Ephesians Series CCCAG 5-29-22 Scripture- Ephesians 5:15-18 When I went to ANOC, which is the school in the Army to qualify you for senior NCO ranks within your military specialty, they gave you a recommended reading list to enhance what they were teaching you. One of the books was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armor Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2022

Pastor John explains that the Armor of God is all about Jesus!

The Armor Ephesians Series CCCAG, June 5th, 2022 Scripture- Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction Imagine for a moment you are in Southern Wisconsin in August. It’s 90-100 degrees, humidity about 80%. It’s hot! You don’t want to be having to work outside too much in that heat. So of course, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pathways To Peace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John addresses things and situations that steal the peace of a Christian.

Pathway to Peace Colossians Series CCCAG 6-25-23 Scripture- Colossians 3:11-4:1 Today we are going to be closing our series on the book of Colossians with a message about seeking peace in our lives. Peace is one of those things that really sells today. Whole industries exist to promote the idea ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Yoke Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 11, 2024

Pastor John speaks about the value of being yoked to Jesus

The Yoke Discipleship Series 2023 CCCAG 2-11-24 Scripture- Matthew 11:28-30 This morning we will be continuing the series on discipleship. This is a continuation on where we left off a few weeks ago when we talked about picking up our cross and following Jesus. We will be focused on Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feeding Our Souls Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches about having a heart filled with thanksgiving

Feeding Our Souls CCCAG, March 26th, 2022 Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, 16-23 If you are one of the people who listen to us by podcast and never actually seen the person speaking, I have more than a few extra pounds. I started gaining weight after I left the military and started jobs that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8, Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

We tend to get what we expect out of life. According to our faith, it will be done to us. Pastor Rick and Pastor Holladay teach four ways that God tests our faith.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH Rick Warren February 10-11, 2007 Pastor Tom and I want to talk to you about, How does God test our faith? The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 28, 2017

What should motivate us to keep on coming to Jesus? Just to supply our needs?

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living Stone — rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

“Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Adventist

Was Timothy An Apostle? Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2006

We generally understand Timothy to have been a pastor. Allow me to take you on a scriptural tour and source detailed evidence to prove that Timothy was more of an apostle than a pastor.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Says The Teacher Everything Is Meaningless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes (Outline and material adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work, chapter 4 The Pastoral Work of Nay-Saying)

HoHum: There’s a guy who's looking for the meaning of life, and he goes to India to finds a guru, and he climbs the mountain, and there on the top in his cave, sitting cross-legged, is the guru, and the man says, "I've come from America to ask you the meaning of life." The guru says, "Ah yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Kill God’s Vision

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 10, 2012

This sermon will consider how God uses vision to motivate and mobilise people into service for him.

Why Me? Have you ever wondered why some people receive visions, or a call concerning what God wants them to do in life, while others may not. We do not know why God gives some people visions and not others. However, one reason why God might put a vision on someone’s heart may be to mobilise and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian Church