Sermons on Pastoral Motives:

God Uses Us On Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009

The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Been Married To Your Sister For Over 48 Years

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009

A sermon on the Devil/ Satan (Outline taken from Pastor Ranjan Samuel)

Sermon for 10/11/2009 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Emphasis on vs. 12) Introduction: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is This King Of Glory

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 15, 2018

Pastor Brady Boyd is joined by Jon Egan to discuss the mysteries of worship.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 24 - Who Is This King of Glory? February 18, 2018 Psalm 24:1 NIV "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." A cosmological proclamation!! Psalm 24:3-6 NIV "Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 19, 2023

Pastor John brings a Christian and biblical perspective to the current war in Israel

Are We In The End Times? CCCAG 10-15-23 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Matt 24:4-14 I want to begin this morning by recognizing that things have changed since the last time we were together. This war in Israel has changed the dynamic in how we as Christians view our current reality. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blind To The Battle (2 Part Message) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 27, 2024

Blind to the Battle Pastor Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

Blind to the Battle (Parts 1 & 2) October 6 & 20 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Kings 8-17 The bloodiest Day in U.S. history was Sept. 17, 1862, when about 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. Pearl Harbor killed 2,388 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Women In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enriched In Every Way Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018

In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Talk About Love # 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Love is central to Christian living. Good deeds without love as the motivating factor do not impress God!

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 5 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 As we continue our study of that grand word, LOVE, we turn this morning to one of the best-known chapters in Scripture, 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. Our focus this morning will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Why Weepest Thou

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 14, 2009

A biblical and motivational sermon,highlighting why people wept in the scripture and how heaven wiped away their tears.

John 20:11-15 Mary was weeping and hopeless, but Jesus came into the scene. I’m the one you are looking for, why are you weeping? This year, you will see what you are looking for! Are you looking for a baby? You will dance Are you looking for job? You will come here with your appointment ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the ninth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which contrast a natural talent with a spiritual gift.

I’m not sure that we’ve come spiritually alive yet to the Spiritual Gifts I’ve been preaching about for the past few weeks. So today I want to share with you “Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts.” My intent is to explain a couple more things about spiritual gifts and to exhort as well as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

So Many Thoughts On Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2021

Learn to pray persistently more with right motives to our Heavenly Father who answers with goodness.

SO MANY THOUGHTS ON PRAYER LUKE 11:1-13 #prayer INTRODUCTION… preceptaustin.org/prayer_devotionals_and_illustrations David Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist minister and you can hear him on the radio on ‘Turning Point’ and he has also written a few books. He has a 2004 book called “Prayer: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ