Sermons on Qualifications For Elders:

Where Are The Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

So you think you want to be a pastor. or So you think you know how to call a pastor.

Where Are All The Pastors? 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (KJV) In a Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage article, Ron Rose asks, "Where are all the pastors? That is exactly the question I heard in 1977 when I surrendered to preach. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The last of a four part series with emphasis on the humanity of Christ.

A GIFT WORTH UNDERSTANDING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Hebrews, chapter 2, the writer does a better job than any other New Testament writer in helping us to understand why God became flesh, born Jesus in Bethlehem for which we celebrate Christmas. For 28 performances during the Living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2019

Christ is the King of Glory. He is the One who ascends into the Presence of the Lord. Only He has perfectly fulfilled the Law in perfect righteousness. Christ, who went to the cross and defeated our two greatest enemies: Sin and death!

It’s funny how things go sometimes. A couple of years ago I wouldn’t have started out preaching by making a political disclaimer but, given what’s going on today with the government shut down and caravans, I feel the need to be perfectly clear that what I am about to say is not political in any ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 15, 2021

Various pseudo-Christian spin offs claim to provide exclusively the priesthood that allows its worshipers to be made right with God. However, Hebrews 5 presents the truth that there is only one priest we will ever need--the Great High Priest Jesus Christ.

In the summer of my 19th year I was excited to take a summer job in Yellowstone National Park working as a dishwasher in Canyon Village. I say I was excited, because I had longed dreamed of the great trout fishing amid all the natural beauty that Yellowstone is famed for. But what I didn’t count ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Bible Church

The Bride In Song Of Songs

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Jan 5, 2023

The beautiful picture of the Bride for our Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Bible consists of 66 books, 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. Out of these 66 books, 6 books are in poetical language, or books in poetic form. All these 6 books of poetry are found in the Old Testament. Job, Psalms, Parables, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweet Redemption Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:13-22

Text: Ruth 4:13-22 Title: Sweet Redemption Date/Place: LSCC, 4/11/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Tom ran home and counted all his money. Exactly one dollar! When he reached the store, he rushed to the counter. “Here’s the money for my boat.” As he left the store, Tom hugged his boat and said, “Now ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing School

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Congregational

Designed To Shine

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2010

Despite being the Mother of Jesus we get the feeling that Mary was quite an ordinary person. Yet, when the angel appeared to her, she has an extraordinary response of faith. Our call is to know that Jesus brings ordinary people into His family.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:16 Mary – Ordinary Yet Extraordinary. Here is a question we don’t ask very often … “How would you react if an angel spoke to you?” Angels are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Enough To Pray

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011

Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Hiding In Or Or You Helping"

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

Judges 6:1-24

Hiding in or or you helping" Judges 6:1-24 I. Call of Gideon (vv.1-13) A. The circumstances B. Gideon’s doubts II. Commission of Gideon (vv. 14,15) A. "Go in this thy strength" B. God’s presence makes us mighty. C. Weakness not an excuse, but rather qualification. III. Companionship for Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha Takes Up The Mantle Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in Ministry.

ELISHA TAKES UP THE MANTLE OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:9-15. 1. Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's blessing, but Elijah laid emphasis on God’s sovereignty in this matter (2 Kings 2:9-10). After Elijah was taken up, Elisha tore his own clothes into two pieces, then took up Elijah's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Like Little Children

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 21, 2003

Why must we become like little children in order to enter the kingdom of God?

Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Becoming like little children. Introduction There are really only two types of people in the world and I have just given you the scriptural proof. 1. There will always be people who give us less than we hope for. As people were bringing little children to Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 6 (Prayer Partners): Praying With Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Learn to become a partner with Jesus in His intercessory ministry. As a man, He knows your needs. As God, He is mighty in deliverance!

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Praying with Jesus A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Intercession of Jesus: to keep us from sin. “But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Very Many But Very Dry Series

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Dec 10, 2008

When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. It is only God that can help in that situation.

VERY MANY BUT VERY DRY” When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. Our text: is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-14. “ The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal