Sermons on Pastors Appreciation:

Testing Praise

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 27:2, 21 on praising others and how to evaluate praise (Outline and material adapted from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: 5 Ways to Praise from Charlotte Business Journal by Bob Nelson: There are 5 ways that you can praise employees: personal praise, written praise, electronic praise, public praise and indirect praise. Personal praise- is considered the most important type of praise by employees. It consists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 23, 2011

"Thanks" is a word we probably don’t say often enough. And being thankful is an attitude we probably don’t have enough. Unfortunately, when Thanksgiving is over we typically move from being thankful to being materialistic when the Christmas shopping seaso

THANKFULNESS INTRODUCTION: Rudyard Kipling was one of the few old writers who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. One time a newspaper reporter came up to him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Leper's Thanks Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Nov 27, 2011

EVEN WHEN OTHERS WHO GET BLESSED, DO NOT STOP TO PRAISE AND THANK THE LORD, WE DO-----RIGHT?

A LEPER’S THANKS 11-27-11 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 17:11-17 INTRODUCTION: Most folks never ask or wonder where their preacher gets his sermons or just how he gets his message from THE LORD! Here is a simple illustration on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do You Have That You Have Not Received?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society.

Human beings love to be respected and elevated. We like to showcase our skills, talents, wealth, affluence, intellect and so on. We boast of these qualities to step up the social ladder of the society. We tend to think too high of ourselves that if care is not taken, pride may set in. I have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Canceled Debt Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 13, 2017

When we were born again we had our sin debt wiped clean; canceled. Okay, now what? What will we do as a result? There is an improper response and a proper response to having our debt canceled. This week, we'll look at some improper responses.

CANCELED DEBT INTRODUCTION: There is a pro basketball player who started out strong but lately has fallen on hard times. Because of injuries he has played in just 10 games over two seasons, and I suppose is frustrated with his low pay since his over ten million dollar a year contract isn't cutting ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Titus 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifestations Of Acceptance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 4, 2018

1 of 3. Noah exhibited a tell-tale acceptance of God’s salvation upon exiting the ark. Salvation is made manifest thru our acceptance of it. But what are some personal manifestations of God's salvation? Acceptance of salvation is manifested in...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamental Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It is an offering of thanks for the grace we have received. It is a reciprocal practice, where we receive God's grace and offer it back to Him and others.

You know, these past few years we've lost a lot of famous legends. It makes us all stop and think about what really matters in life. We all want to live a life that means something, right? A life that leaves a mark. But what makes a life meaningful? The Bible tells us it's all about gratitude. When ...read more

Topics: Appreciation, Thankfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing

The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Acts 20:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Church Equipped To Minister Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

God has given the church certain people whose job it is to equip the members of the church so that the whole church functions properly.

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Whole Church Equipped to Minister This week Marcela my wife had a splitting earache. Last weekend it was so painful that she spent most of it in bed with painkillers unable to sleep from pain. Also unable to hear properly. All sounds were just ringing in her ears. First ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009

What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Leadership Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Peter, who was a disciple of Jesus, writing to church leaders as to what their responsibilities were.

Intro: Bernard Brown is the president of Kennestone Regional Health Care System in Georgia. And he talked @ once working in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor by the patient’s bed. The patient was afraid he might slip on the water if he got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 25, 2010

This morning I want to talk about the calling of God on our lives.

Our Calling 2 Peter 1:3-11 Story: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Place Of Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009

the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God