Sermons on Pastors Have Many Duties:

The False Accusation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Maybe you have been the victim of a slander or gossip? Maybe people see you as obsessed with the things of God. Are you a Jesus nut? Good, you are in good company. STOP Lies and gossip directed at those doing God's work with LOVE.

The False Accusation Mark 3:20-35 When Jesus set out in His ministry with His 12 Disciples there was a tremendous response to His message but an even greater response to the miracles that were being done in the name of God. Jesus and His 12 Disciples were so busy attending to the needs of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Leaders Lie

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 2, 2025

God has a lot to say about leaders, their behavior, their integrity and their resulting impact on the people they rule. The Bible is a warning and a guide concerning corrupt leaders and our response and duty when faced with the likes of such leaders.

“When The Leaders Lie” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This week while watching the news the one thing that stood out to me among all the chaos and buffoonery and the blatant ambush on the Military Hero the Ukrainian President Zelensky was when the President of France Emmanuel Macron ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 58:1-2, Proverbs 28:15, 1 Timothy 2:2, Daniel 2:20-22, Proverbs 16:12, Ephesians 5:11, Exodus 28:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Titus2-Women

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

Too many women even in the church have settled for a high quality cubic zirconia’s life rather than a life adorned with a quality of ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

The Behavior of Women in the Church Scriptural Reference: Titus 2:3-5 Titus 2:3-5 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Kept Surrendered So He Could Graduate! Series

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 22, 2010

Paul passed many tests to graduate.

Paul kept surrendered so he could graduate! 2 COR 4:7-12, 16-18 A father was filling out an application form for his daughter, who was seeking entrance to a very exclusive college. He came to the question on the form which asked whether the applicant was a leader. In honesty, he wrote, "No, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Call To Leadership Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 29, 2019

Establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment 3. The Leadership’s: Divine Assurance Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Divine Call to Leadership.” One of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 6, 2020

A long term relationship is not based upon one experience but many. Intimacy is not one touch One hug One embrace A long term relationship Is built upon Many touches Many embraces Many hugs

A long term relationship is not based upon one experience but many. Intimacy is not one touch One hug One embrace A long term relationship Is built upon Many touches Many embraces Many hugs Past relationships In the past had a relationship with someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:12-15, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Other

Finished!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

There are many things that God has finished.

Finished! Intro. About four years ago, I started to clean and organize the office in our home…. It’s not finished. About three months ago, I started working on a biography for our web site…it’s not finished. How many have a hard time finishing something you started? -We often start out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 19 – Judah Is Heading For Big Trouble - And Lying Prophets Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2024

Governments and rulers and institutions and people have turned away from God. Why is that we might wonder? Has the message been passed from one generation to another? Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture?

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 19 – JUDAH IS HEADING FOR BIG TROUBLE - AND LYING PROPHETS PART 19 - Jeremiah 5:10-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE VINEYARD STRIPPED OF ITS TREACHEROUS BRANCHES {{Jeremiah 5:10 “Go up through her vine rows and destroy, but do not execute a complete ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:10-13, Amos 3:11-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, Jeremiah 5:14-17, Exodus 22:2, Jeremiah 23:29, Isaiah 33:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lead Someone To Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

ahhh!!!! the Pastor said evangilism, quick run. Evangilism is not that scarry, this sermon attempts to explain how to lead someone to christ

Romans 15:8-13 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to lead someone to Christ Introduction A. You probably looked at the title of today sermon an got scared B. AHHHHHHH, Evangelism Explosion!!!!! C. Ahhh, door to door D. Ahhh, the pastor is going to want me to go to the city and hand out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul With A Spear And David With A Harp

Contributed by Ock Park on Oct 18, 2000

Sample Sermon from the book, "Is God Alive in Your Heart?" by Pastor Ock Soo Park of the Good News Mission.

Sample Sermon from the book, "Is God Alive in Your Heart?" by Pastor Ock Soo Park of the Good News Mission. David was a shepherd. Leading his father's flock of sheep to the pastures or waters, he would play a music with his harp, thanking the Lord. While praising the Lord with a harp under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:10-11, 1 Chronicles 16:10-11

Fasting Made Simple

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Fasting!! Ahhh the Pastor said fasting, run quick. This is a very simple look at what fasting is and how to do it.

Mathew 6:16-18 Fasting Introduction A. Fast! Ohh no the preacher said fast! B. Great we are going to have a church wide fast C. Relax folks. This is not going to be bad. D. We are going to explain biblical fasting E. Let look at our Scripture Passage F. Read Mathew 6:16-18 G. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

Behind The Scenes Of The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

When your pastor tells you that you are forgiven of your sins, a big upset has just taken place...

7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tale Of Three Hearts - 2 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 21, 2017

Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

We have learned an important lesson—the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our heart relationship with God. God looks at our hearts and deals with each of us accordingly. Yet there is the element of divine grace. Even though our heart relationship with God oftentimes falls short of His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11, 1 Chronicles 25:1, Colossians 3:16, Exodus 14:24, Mark 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist