Sermons on Retirement:

The Character Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TWO QUICK INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF PETER, WHICH WHEN LOOKED AT SHOW US THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. TRANSITION: FOR WITH ALL OF THE STUMBLES PETER MAKES IN HIS LIFE, IT IS PETER THAT SHOWS HERE TRUE DISCIPLE SHI FOR C

THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Acts 9:32-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Your Expectation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 8, 2020

Your understanding of God's nature will influence your expectation of Him

May 9, 2020 Title: Your Expectation I have been retired for over two years now. This “Pandemic” that we have all fallen victim to is changing the landscape of our faith and our church experience. I saw a recent report on the Internet that said there is a “Pandemic” Revival taking place around the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pastor And His Job

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024

Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Servants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

Explores the transformative power of serving God and others wholeheartedly, emphasizing selflessness, sacrifice, and relationship-strengthening through service.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts beating in unison, our voices resonating together in praise, and our spirits yearning to draw nearer to our Creator. Today, we are going to focus on a passage that is so profound, so pivotal, that it has the power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-9

Topics: Serving, 2024

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Worthlessness

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 18, 2005

How often do we pass that penny on the ground because it is not worth a lot?

Matthew 25:35-40: "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me into your home. I needed clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Holiness

Stewardship 1 - A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 4, 2005

This is the first in a series of stewardship messages focusing on building a life of stewardship. This message investigates themes of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

Stewardship Pt 1 ¡V A Firm Foundation Genesis 1 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on building a life of Christian stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

Do You Want To Live Forever?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2009

Jesus offers us a way to live forever that is better than the fountain of youth. If only Ponce De Leon spent more time looking into Jesus’ way to immortality.

-I love the Indiana Jones movies -I love them most of all because they usually deal with something of a spiritual nature -Raiders of the Lost Ark is about the Nazis trying to find Israel’s lost Ark of the Covenant in order to use its power for their evil plans -The Temple of Doom is about Indiana ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Josiah And The Passover

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

Josiah was a great king, in bringing the land back to God he reinstitutes key elements in keeping the land in revival.

Josiah and the Passover. 2 Chronicles 35 A little history about Josiah. Josiah, the last good king of Judah, was one of the most righteous king who ever lived. In fact, he is arguably the cleanest and most helpful king in Judah’s history. God spared him from seeing the exile that would occur to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Jan 24, 2011

The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Alive For A Purpose

Contributed by John Ingham on Mar 25, 2012

A messaage of encouragement to a Men

Alive For A Purpose! Mathew 24:7-14 (Taken from the Message), “Famines and earthquakes will occur in various places. This is nothing compared to what is coming.” (8) “They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive For A Purpose

Contributed by John Ingham on Mar 25, 2012

A messaage of encouragement to a Men

Alive For A Purpose! Mathew 24:7-14 (Taken from the Message), “Famines and earthquakes will occur in various places. This is nothing compared to what is coming.” (8) “They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yahweh Time Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2015

One of the hardest struggles we as believers face is the illusion that God is silent and passive, even though it seems like this is the case so very often. But he works on what we might call “Yahweh Time.”

Yahweh Time (Isaiah 64:1-12) 1. Can you be on those perennial late persons and still succeed in life? 2. A British man named Steve Cleary was in his early 50's, retired from the Royal Navy, and had started a second career. However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You See? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2013

C.S. Lewis said "It is safe to tell the pure in heart that they shall see God, for only the pure in heart want to."

Matthew 5:8-Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. The admissions committee of a private Christian college was interviewing candidates. The committee asked all the candidates a certain set of questions, and the replies were much the same. “What will you do after you gain admission ...read more

Denomination: Baptist