Sermons on Pastors Responsibility:

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more

When We Try To Do God's Job

Contributed by James Osborne on Sep 14, 2025

Abram and Sarai tried to fulfill God's Promise themselves, by using Hagar and made a mess out of it.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been at a restaurant and waited so long for your drinks, or for a refill, that you decide to just take things into your own hands and get them yourself? I witnessed just such a situation one day when I was in college at a TGIFridays in Covington. I had organized a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-16, 2 Peter 3:3-13, Isaiah 55:6-13, Colossians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025

What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

Becoming A Godly Young Person Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is calling young people to be faithful, bold, courageous, and determined like Caleb in the Bible, and to trust in His divine resources as they follow Him in their daily lives.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about what it means to be different. Not just different for the sake of being different, but different in a way that makes a positive impact on the world around us. We're going to look at the story of Caleb in the Bible and see how his faith and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Topics: Communication, Emergency Services, Volunteerism, Crisis Response

What Do We Have To Do To Grow The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2025

What do the parable of the mustard seed and yeast in Luke 13 mean???

What do we have to do to grow the kingdom of God? Luke 13:18 – 21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:18 So He was saying, “What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it? 19 “It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden; and it grew and became a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian's Response To Suffering For Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

The Christian’s Response to Suffering for Christ Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection A.3 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Should Grieve

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Scripture calls us to 'weep with those who weep’. We grieve over suffering. We should also grieve over sin.

In my first two Reflections I considered prayer. Our first response to coronavirus, as a church and as a nation, should be to pray. Another response we must make is to grieve. Paul wrote in Romans 12:15, ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep’. Some weeks ago I travelled up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Ii: When Depressed, Pray For A Right Response Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

Situational depression is our opportunity to prayerfully plan for a positive response.

WHEN DEPRESSED DUE TO SITUATIONAL DISTRESS, PRAYERFULLY PLAN A POSITIVE RESPONSE One day this past week my soul became vexed by a distressful situation . . . my ability to concentrate was dulled . . . my body felt fatigued beyond usual tiredness . . . then it occurred to me that that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Finally Be Strong In The Lord (The Correct Response To Our Troubled Times)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2020

This is a message that God put on my heart to share with His people because in these troubled times that our nation are going through, it is easy to not only loose sight of who the real enemy is but who we are called to be.

Finally Be Strong In The Lord AND LISTEN – though there are many more names and titles that we could dive into… We are only going to discuss 2 more… • I Am The Resurrection And The Life (found in John 11), and • Our Lord Jesus Christ (a title used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Provides Food For The 4,000: The Response Of The Crowds, Pharisees, And Disciples Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

These four thousand people have probably been eating what little they had with them when they began following Jesus, which probably wasn’t much. They may have found sources of water along the way. But they’re now in a predicament.

“Oh why didn’t I listen!?" The rich man cries out from the depths of hell, to this very day in 2023. He needed salvation dearly but could not see it. And he looked and saw Lazarus, comforted, in paradise. The rich man in sorrows, why didn’t he listen? He was rich, he was powerful, he did not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 15. The Specific Evidence Of Response (James 1:26-27) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Obedience to God’s Word is never mandated nor vainly beneficial. It is transformational. Following God’s Word changes us. Certain things will follow. Obedience will make a difference, and as James shows us, he gives us examples of some of the changes to come.

Tom Lowe 2/7/2021 Text: James 1:26-27 (KJV) 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

When The Strong Feel Weak: God’s Response To Discouraged Servants Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 19 reminds us that even spiritual giants can feel overwhelmed. Elijah’s moment of fear and frustration did not end his ministry—it became a turning point. God does not abandon His servants when they feel weak; instead, He feeds, speaks, reassures, and sends them again.

WHEN THE STRONG FEEL WEAK: GOD’S RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGED SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: After the fiery confrontation at Mount Carmel and the dramatic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parents! Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

A pastoral sermon to encourage discouraged parents

(1) Reading, studying, and applying the Bible is considered to be one of the most important ‘habits’ that Christians are encouraged to developed. It ranks right up there (and perhaps equally) with prayer, church attendance, and personal ministry as the core set of habits necessary for a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Deacons: Origin And Qualifications Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012

God led the Church in Jerusalem to select men of Godly character to meet a specific service need of the congregation, and then blessed the position by including through Paul, led by the Spirit, high qualifications and responsibility for men so selected.

Deacons: Origin and Qualifications Acts 4:32-37, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 In my opinion, the Church got into something that it should not have. I. Faulty Situation. Act 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist