Sermons on Pastors Elders:

Openness: The Unfinished Story - 4 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The Prodigal Son has gone away, and has come home again. The Loving Father has permitted him to go, but has watched and waited and welcomed him home again with celebration. Now the Elder Brother wonders why. How could God love like that? Is this really how God loves?

Lent 4—March 22, 1998 "Openness" Luke 15 1,2; 11-32 A Picture, A Story The sun has already set and daylight has mostly faded and gone. The big house is dimly outlined between tall old trees against the fading glow in the sky. But there is light piercing out into the darkness from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018

It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42, John 16:13-14, Acts 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 13:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Work Is Never Done

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 18, 2009

Have you ever noticed that we are always looking for a future time in our lives when things are supposed to get easier? The same is true with mothers. Any of us who have gone through all the cycles of raising children know that it never gets any easier. T

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com I don’t know what it is about people, but we’re always looking for the time in our lives when things are going to get easier. The same is true with mothers. First, you think, if I ever get through with this pregnancy, it’ll be a lot easier. Then come night ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

What’s all the buzz about the Lost Tomb of Jesus. Is it real? Was the body of Jesus really buried in a family tomb outside of Jerusalem? In this compelling message, Pastor Terry will look at the facts presented in this nationwide documentary in compari

The Lost Tomb of Jesus Resurrection Sunday 2007 Text: John 20:1-10 Last year the sensation of the Da Vinci Code thundered throughout the world as a fictional novel as some new revelation hidden by the Church for the last 2000 years. Now, the world is in awe of the “lost tomb of Jesus”. To the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Timothy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Timothy was a faithful disciple, leader, and pastor. His life teaches us about mentorship, perseverance, and dedication to God’s Word. Despite challenges, he remained faithful and played a key role in the growth of the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF TIMOTHY – PAUL’S DISCIPLE AND PASTOR IN EPHESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:1-3 "Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. The believers at Lystra and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Of Healing (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Bed Is Hard As A Rock! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2014

First he had manipulated the birthright from his brother Esau. Then he stole his father’s blessing. Jacob was on his way to greatness. It was as exactly as his mother had told him She had been told by the Lord that the elder would serve the younger.

Genesis 28:10-19-Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Such A Time As This!

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 10, 2015

God has a Time, Purpose and Direction in our Lives. He expects us to respond to His Call and submit. Denying this call of God is an Irreversible mistake. Learn more as Pastor Sumeet expounds this topic with deeper revelations.

SUCH A TIME AS THIS! Esther 4:10 Then Esther spoke to Hathach and ordered him to reply to Mordecai: 11 "All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that for any man or woman who comes to the king to the inner court who is not summoned, he has but one law, that he be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curriculum Vitae

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the apostle Paul’s new curriculum vitae. The question is does ours match his old or new one?

Paul’s Curriculum Vitae Romans chapter.1:1-17 Introduction. At the time of the letter Paul had never been to Rome neither had any of the Apostles,yet this Church had been formed by the many Jews who had visited Jerusalem on Pentecost and had been converted. The message of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Called For?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2007

If you take a poll you’ll find that most people think of callings and vocations solely in the context of consecrated religious lives, such as pastors, teachers, missionaries and the like. And that’s tragic, because all people are called by their

What Did God Call You For? (I Pet 2:20) Does God really call people to serve Him in particular ways? Who does God call, and how do they know? Could God be calling me to serve Him? Anybody receiving the Gospel’s message will at least wonder about these things; and it’s natural to bring them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Greetings! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God offers his church the grace to rejoice.

Scripture Introduction Last year I had heated arguments with The Berry Company over the church’s Yellow Pages advertising. They confirmed, in writing, that our contract ended in June. But the small print allowed them to continue billing us if they were late publishing the new phone books. When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Matter Of Conscience

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The church needs to pray not only for a pastor after God's own heart, but also for men and women who will serve in positions of authority and do it according to God's will and not your own private agenda. But that's only the first part. Once those individ

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE 1 SAMUEL 24:1-15 A woman who was called to jury duty told the presiding judge that she was not qualified to serve because she didn't believe in capital punishment. The judge said, "You don't understand madam. This is a civil case involving a man who spent $5,000 of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-15

Tear Down Imaginations Or They Will Tear You Up.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 22, 2009

A reminder that we are called to control what we think and dwell on. And the consequences for not.

Title: Tear down your imaginations or they will tear you up. We are so able to identify evil when it comes in those clear vial, hateful waves. They stop us in our tracks! Take our breath way! Crush our hearts! There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God