Sermons on Pastoring:

The Key To Revelation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2011

This message helps the layperson understand the layout and gives an overview of the Revelation.

The Unveiling The Key to Revelation Revelation 1:17-20 Keys are big things in our culture. With keys we open doors, start cars, open pad locks, drop boxes, control security & more. Most of us have email for which we have to have a ‘key’ called an ID and password. Candidly, you cannot check your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Stands No More

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

Christians have been called to take a stand, and to stand firm.

Can’t Stands No More September 12, 2010 Introduction A This week we have seen a firestorm of controversy over a pastor’s threat to burn over 200 copies of the holy book of Islam, the Koran. 1 Islamics from all over the world have voiced their outrage. a Have shown it by protesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Know That We Know Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 29, 2009

There is NO secret to who a Christian is...we can know that we know! John reveals the baseline outlook for knowing if you are a true believer!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 28, 2009 Date Preached: February 4, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: How We Know that We Know! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:3-6 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009

A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Inconvenience (Stewadrship Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Matthew,Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to their life?" Aren't most of the struggles of this life, especially when viewed in hindsight, nothing more than an inconvenience. Updated January 2020.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Scripture Today's assigned readings are: (Mathew 6:24-34; Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15; Psalm 24) Jesus shares an important truth with us ... in the Gospel of Matthew, ... Who of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Dream Releaser Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 23, 2010

God wants us to dream big. He also wants us to look for ways to help other people achieve their dreams. We need to become dream releasers!

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #3: BECOMING A DREAM RELEASER QUOTE: “The richest spot on the face of the earth cannot be found in the diamond mines of South Africa… It is not in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia. No, the richest plot of land on this planet is in your very own neighbourhood… It’s the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Game Is Only Half Over

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 21, 2010

The fifth message in the 2010 Lenten series

(Slide 1) On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the Rose Bowl. A UC player named Roy Riegels, who was their center, recovered a fumble for California and in the confusion of evading some of the Georgia Tech tacklers, started running sixty-five yards… in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shape We're In Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Examination - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution God’s Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015

If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Corporate Anointing!"

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

"The Corporate Anointing!" The Anointing is a Person!!

"The Corporate Anointing!" The Anointing is a Person! The anointing is not a feeling, an idea, or an atmosphere - it is a knowing, the assurance that God is with us. The anointing is a Person! The Spirit of the Son! The Lord Jesus Christ, the Root of David, earth's one true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Foursquare

God Ain't Done With Me Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching.

Series: Philippians Sermon: “God Ain’t Done with Me” Philippians 1:3-8 A sermon for June 21, 2020 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The False Gospel

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 13, 2019

We’re going to be examining what those false gospels are, point out the errors in those teaching, and present what the true gospel is.

The False Gospel Scripture Reference: Galatians 1:6-10 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on September 22, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Illustration—A few years ago, I was at our local convenience store and happened to see an old friend. She and I talked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Grateful To God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 12, 2017

Acknowledge God in all our successes, believe God is our security, and count on God to see you through.

Included in the Epilogue of this book is a song of thanksgiving written by David. • The author says David sang it; he did not simply tell God that he was grateful, he sang it. Can tell he was happy and glad for what God has done. • This song is Psalm 18, with some words changed or rephrased, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-20, 2 Samuel 22:26-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Greatest Of These Is..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2017

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

“The Greatest of These IS…” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 All the people we named and lit candles for earlier in this service, I had gotten to know pretty well. That’s one of the blessings of serving the same church for 9 years. Lynette Woods, Pat Murdock, Helen Westbrook, Mary Bates, Samie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist