Sermons on Pastors Appreciation:

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To First Corinthians Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 7, 2023

This is an intro sermon to a series I hope to preach through 2023. Its from 1 Cor. and I pray that God will use it to bless a congregation I am interim pastoring at.

CALLED BY GOD Corinthians Series (Part One) TEXT: Acts 18:1-11, 1 Cor. 1:1-9 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING We’re going to begin a series on 1st Corinthians today. And I think it’s important for where you are as a congregation, starting afresh like you are that we go through this book, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved To Suffer

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001

Many times when we present the Gospel we fail to share that there will be times of suffering and persecution for our faith. In this message Pastor Steve shows how that is part of God’s plan.

INTRODUCTION Festo Kivengere, a leading evangelical minister in Uganda, wrote a book called I Love Idi Amin. In this book, he described the history of the church in Uganda, and in the following excerpt he told of the first Christian martyrs in the nation’s history: "Earlier that same year, 1885, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-34, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2004

Dramatic monologue, done as if Paul himself were preaching, with references to all of the Pauline corpus. P A U L equals Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love. Next to last sermon for this pastorate.

Caris kai eirene, carix kai eirene. Jesous cristos soter kurios. En Cristw, en cristw. Here! You challenge me? You challenge my presence and my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born of the wrong parents, nonetheless one whom God has chosen to proclaim His unsearchable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Algebra 101

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 5, 2008

Here’s Biblical algebra problem for you to solve. S+D+T= The mind of God and everything else. (I had to fill in for our youth pastor and this is what I preached.)

Tonight we are going to do some simple algebra. Are you going to be a Wednesday night only Christian or are you going to be a sold out and radical one? How would you define a Wednesday night only Christian? How would you define a sold and radical Christian? If you want to get closer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Condemnation

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Believers need to be established in the grace of God in order to live a stable Christian life. Pastor shares his observations from being in a legalistic church; then gives biblical teaching on the freedom Christians have from condemnation because of what

Romans 8:1 11/6/16 Our text is Romans 8:1 1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (NIV).i In 1962 I received the Lord at an old fashion Pentecostal church. Those leading that congregation knew how to invite the Lord’s presence into a service. I am so grateful ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-11, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:9-10, Hebrews 12:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

More Than Enough!

Contributed by Dr. Tony Young Jr. on Mar 11, 2022

Pastor TB Young shares an encouraging message on how a poverty-stricken window cries out and leaves having NOT ENOUGH and enters into a new destiny of having MORE THAN ENOUGH. God wants to do the same thing for you and your family.

GREETINGS PRAYER TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Kings 4:1 ¶ A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Recommendations For The Christian

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 7, 2023

(A word to you pastor) A caring under-shepherd cares about the condition of God's sheep. This message is designed to help you (a caring under-shepherd), to carry strays and sick sheep back to the good shepherd.

“5 Recommendations for the Christian” (Story) A young boy when into a drug store and asked to use the telephone. The druggist said, fine, so the boy dialed the grocery store on the other side of town. When the grocer answered, he said, do you need a stock clerk, somebody who can come in and stock ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Mark 10:17-27, 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Mystery Of Finding God's Will" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter?

“The Mystery of Finding God’s Will” Ephesians 3:1-20 As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter? How do I know for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

What attracts people to a pastor? The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. On the other hand, men such as Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

GATHERING THE FLOCK INTRODUCTION: A. WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A PASTOR? 1. The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. 2. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. 3. On the other hand, men such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

Sermon # 38 - Invest Time In Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 4, 2023

Accountability is a vital aspect in every relationship. Every Christian married couple have a responsibility to be accountable to each other, and also invest quality time with each other so that their relationships can blossom and grow.

We read in Matthew 18:23, “Therefore is the kingdom of the heavens likened unto a man who is king who would take account of his slaves.” (JUB) The kingdom of God is as we considered earlier compared to a king who would hold accountable his slaves who worked for him. The king held the slaves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23, Numbers 27:16-17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Genesis 26:8

Denomination: Other

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing To The Hurting Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2012

How do you do "church"? Is it about going to a building and singing songs, praying prayers and listening to a sermon... or is there something more to it than that?

OPEN: Years ago at summer camp I learned this little song. If you know it sing along with me: Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held out his palm and asked for an alm, and this is what Peter did say: "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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