Sermons on Practice:

Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004

Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To A Struggling Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church service. Now, one thing needs to be noted at the onset, the Corinthian church was operating before a completed revelation and as such, the church is operating in a peri

ENCOURAGEMENT TO A STRUGGLING CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40 INTRODUCTION: our passage this morning brings us to the end of Paul’s teaching concerning spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in specifics. This last section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Ancient Office Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"If You've Gone Out Of Business”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Living your life in a way that always gives GOD glory.

Biblical Text: John 6: 66 “From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” I remember watching a man put one dollar in the collection plate and take out four. He came to church that day with a personal agenda that had little to do with worship. Apparently, he had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Solution For Tough Times

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

We all go through tough times. We all go through the shadow of the valley of death. The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our c

God’s Solution for Tough Times We all go through tough times We all go through the shadow of the valley of death The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our character, but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Build A Fire

Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 6, 2006

TEACH THE CHURCH HOW TO GROW IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST.

LET’S BUILD A FIRE ACT 28 1-10 LOOK AT VS. 2 3 AGAIN WHILE I READ IT. THEY WERE TIRED WEARY, THEIR STRENGTH WAS GONE. THEY WERE IN A CONFUSING PLACE, AND SITUATION. BUT THEY TOOK TIME TO BUILD A FIRE. A.THE FIRE WOULD COMFORT THEM. B.THE FIRE WOULD CHANGE THEIR CONDITION. COLD WET TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

Sermon about the events of pentecost and how they relate to the church today.

Significance of Pentecost Old Testament-Jewish A. Harvest of the First fruits It was harvest festival when the firstfruit of the grain harvest was presented to God (Lev 23:17). As is this day signifies the beginning of the harvest for the souls of the world. On this day God’s spirit would ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreams Of A Community Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What are the identity markers of the Christian?

Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Him? Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

• Jesus was saying that the church in the last days will point to ministry for validation. They will point to gifts, they will point to ministry, they will point to how many souls were saved. But in all the ministry, all the gifts of the spirit working,

Rev. James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle Matt 7:22-23 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

Worship Flows from Divine Revelation. We must study God, not our doctrine, not what we are for or against, we must study God to Know Him.

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Crossroads New Life Taberenacle is on a journey. Sunday night I felt as though I preached one of the most important messages in my entire ministry. I have had the spirit of prophecy on me and I want this church to know that God is moving us to a different level. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To Know Him Part 2 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

Your vision determines your victory. We pray and serve God according to how clearly we see Him.

Getting To Know Him Part 2 Matt 7:22-23 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal