Sermons on Pastoring:

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022

What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Sermon On Revelation By Pastor Odell Belger)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

This lesson is called "Know Thy Enemy". This saying is used in:

(1)In warfare (2)In sports In order to compete against somebody or some team, one needs to know as much as possible about them in order to compete against them. (3) It applies in Christianity as well. • If we are to avoid sin, we have to know what is sinful. • If we are to avoid demonic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fighting The Right Battles? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 24, 2025

But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are spending their strength fighting the wrong battles.

Are You Fighting the Right Battles? Introduction Life is full of battles: In families At workplaces In our minds In churches In our communities But the question is: “Are you fighting the right battles?” Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Called To Encourage, Not Destroy By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 2, 2025

God has not called us to compete with each other, but to complete each other. We are living stones being built together into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). Your role matters. Your encouragement matters. And someone’s breakthrough may be waiting on your obedience to speak life.

SERMON TITLE: We Are Called to Encourage, Not Destroy Main Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Introduction: The Power of Words and Attitudes In a world filled with criticism, rejection, and emotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: God Will Remember You - By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Sep 3, 2025

You may feel like you’re in Lo-debar forgotten, overlooked, or crippled by life’s circumstances. But take heart: the King is calling your name. He will remember you, lift you, and set you at His table.

God Will Remember You Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1–13 Introduction: Have you ever felt forgotten like everyone moved on and your name was erased from the hearts of those who once knew you? Sometimes life’s troubles, disappointments, or even your own failures can make you feel hidden. But let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025

Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing How To Appreciate Yourself The Way God You

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon was for the Pastor’s Appreciation of one my friends, Rev. John M. Taylor. Sr., a very sainted man of God.

13 July 2003 Pentecost/Season after Pentecost “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139.14). Knowing How to Appreciate Yourself the way God made you 1. Knowing how to appreciate yourself the way God made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

God's Marching Orders

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jul 20, 2006

A sermon pointing out the wisdom of God after a popular pastor was moved unexpectedly by the denominational leadership, to the surprise of both the pastor and the Church

Acts 8:4-8,26 13:1-4 The length of stays of Salvation Army officers in appointments has gradually increased over the years. In the early days it would just be a few months or weeks before they were moved again. William Booth even said at one time that no officer should stay in a corps for more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2007

In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so.

Sometimes the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the world’s greatest sermon. In one church where the pastor was preaching the Sermon on the Mount the roadside sign read, “Worlds greatest sermon” by pastor so and so. That was a little confusing. It is Jesus who preached the world’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Shepherd-Pastor Toby Retirement And Anniversary Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 16, 2020

Pastor Toby is retiring on her 35th year anniversary of Ordination to the Pastoral Ministry. This sermon looks at the life and legacy she has created and lived. She has been my partner in ministry for those 35 years.

"God's Shepherd—Pastor Toby Anniversary & Retirement" 12/11/ 20 Isaiah 61:1-3 Matthew 25:31-40 1 Peter 5:1-4 Today is a day of joy and celebration and a day of tempered with sadness yet filled with hope, as we celebrate our Pastor’s 35th anniversary to the ordained ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021

What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Fbi Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Teamwork

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon on teamwork based loosely on Ephesians 4:15-16 (Acrostic Outline taken from Rick Warren on Pastor’s Toolbox)

Sermon for 9/27/2009 Introduction: Herman Ostry’s barn was under water because of a nearby creek. The Nebraska farmer invited a few friends to a barn raising. But it was not a typical barn rising (I said raising). They didn’t build a new barn. No, Mr. Ostry needed to move his entire 17,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurance, Confidence And Joy Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Part Two - The Basis for Reaching Out and Gathering In in a three-fold discipleship pattern in I John.

Assurance, Confidence and Joy Bill Myers, Pastor In explaining the process of spiritual development, many Christians struggle to describe concisely and accurately “what comes next” in the ever-deepening walk with Jesus we usually call “discipleship.” Among the many passages that speak of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational