Sermons on Pastoral: showing 1,426-1,440 of 55,321

God's Servant, The Solution To Stubbornness And Rebellion (Isaiah 49:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 11, 2024

God's prophet feels he's served for nothing; it's all been a waste, and meaningless. God responds by giving him a global ministry. An encouragement to pastors, and teachers, and volunteers, in particular.

If you're seeking to understand Isaiah 40-55, and make sure you get it right, today's passage is absolutely the most important in this entire part of the book. Everything builds up to Isaiah 49, and everything that follows, builds off of it. There are many approaches to these chapters as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2024

In 1 John 2:1. The apostle John speaks directly to the hearts of believers, addressing us tenderly as “my dear children.” He writes with a deep pastoral concern to encourage us to live holy lives, avoiding sin.

Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 (NLT) – “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” Introduction Today we explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 4:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:2, 1 John 1:9, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Red, White, Blue & You

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this Fourth of July sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the colors of the American flag to illustrate biblical principles that can help us experience true liberation from our sins and find true freedom through a relationship with Christ.

RED, WHITE, BLUE, AND YOU FREEDOM EXPERIENCE 07/03/2022 – 9:30AM ED YOUNG Have you ever painted anything before? I'm sure you have. You've painted a house, a room. Maybe you like to paint acrylic, watercolor, whatever. As I spoke about last night, it's incredible how paint is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16, Ephesians 1:7, Isaiah 1:18, John 8:32-36, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here's The Church

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42, Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010

Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Sling

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 7, 2021

If you are not teaching against false doctrine and naming names you are not using your sling to protect your flock from the wolves.

Romans 16:17  Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Out of all the chaos of 2020 with COVID and the election something good, though bad, came out of it. The good thing is that many false ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Revelation 2:14-15, Revelation 2:20, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord, Just Kill Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019

God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

“[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42

"A Man And Women Truly Being Blessed By The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Oct 19, 2007

We thank God for Pastor Dillon and Sis Dillon on this special day. They have made it through for 11 years of dedicated services. And for a man and a women to make it through for 11 years preaching and teaching the word. And supporting her husband through

“A Man and Women Truly Being Blessed by the Spirit of God” By: Pastor Lorenzo Edwards Isaiah 61:1 We thank God for Pastor Dillon and Sis Dillon on this special day. They have made it through for 11 years of dedicated services. And for a man and a women to make it through for 11 years preaching ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

One of the most important responsibilities as your pastor is to help you leave a legacy that lasts; to make your life count for something more than the possessions you accumulate; to live in such a way that this world is changed because you touched som

Jokes: An elderly gentleman was having a great time at a senior citizen’s seminar when a young woman asked him what kind of plans he had for the future. The 75 year old man said, “Honey, at my age, I don’t even buy green bananas.” George Burns, an expert on growing old, said you know your getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Role Model Christians Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007

Are you a model Christian? Are you passing on to someone what your pastor and before them has passed on to you? Is it about naming a street after you or is it about making known to others the blessed name of our Lord Jesus Christ?

THE ROLE MODEL CHRISTIANS (1Thessalonians 1:2-10) IN THIS DAY AND AGE WHEN THERE IS HIGH INTEREST in the subject of prophecy and the end times, that Christians would view the Thessalonian letters as reference for eschatology. When Christians talk about the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Time Christianity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In the series Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this introduction we will be challenged to consider this our prim

In the next few weeks Network Television will be scrambling for your audience as they launch the season premieres of numerous television series. Again this year Reality Television is flooding the airways and cable lines. By far, I think ABC has something going in their line up. I mean look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009

The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Categories Of Domestic Violence Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Categories of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God