Sermons on Skills In Preaching:

Ministering In This Age

Contributed by Rita Sims on Feb 17, 2022

This sermon was preached for McMahan Chapel Day in San Augustine, Texas on October 11, 1997. It includes historical information about the first, still in operation, Methodist Church in Texas based on Hebrews 12.

To which generation would I like to live and minister? Would it be during the early to mid-1800s, my great-great-great granddad Col. Sameul Doak McMahan's time? At that time Protestants began moving into Texas, which belonged to Mexico with the approved religion being Catholicism. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 2, 2022

The mercy of God towards the people of Nineveh makes Jonah angry.

The mercy of God towards the people of Nineveh makes Jonah angry. Jonah delivered the message, but Scripture does not state if he gave assistance or encouragement. In verses 1-4: For what reason did Jonah turn out to be so furious when God saved Nineveh? The Jews would have rather not shared ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sends A Preacher Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 11, 2022

Are we still waiting for the gospel, eager to hear the preaching? Do we come to church hungry for the food of the Word? To you and me it will be good news only if we realize how much we need it—how much we need the Lord every day, and every hour.

We’re about to do something very old-fashioned. It’s not often anymore that people will sit down for thirty or forty minutes, and listen to another person talking: without interruption, without visual aids, or any active engagement of the audience. But that’s what a sermon is. And so a sermon is an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Uses Evil For Good Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023

Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Other

Paul Will Visit Rome Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 4, 2024

Paul has a long-standing desire to visit Rome and share the Gospel more deeply with the Roman church.

1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” First order of business: thank you, God, for the Roman church. Note he is not thanking the church, flattering them. He is thanking God. But it is Paul’s way, in most every letter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Of God And The Word Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2023

Scripture, and the preaching of the Word.

THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD. 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14. Timothy is encouraged to continue (to remain, to abide) in the things which he has learned: things about which he has “felt sure belief.” After all, he knows from whom he has learned them. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charge

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2020

Minister and congregation need to fulfill their ministries.

1. True Story Picabo Street, the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G, is much more than a famous skier. In fact, between training on the slopes and traveling around the world to compete, she managed to get an education and earn a degree in nursing. Early in her nursing career, she was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Dress A Sermon Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

In order to be presentable, a sermon must be properly dressed!

HOW TO DRESS A SERMON Preaching involves all the components of dressing appropriately for the occasion. You would not go swimming in a three-piece suit and tie any more than you would enter the pulpit in only your underwear! How your dress your sermon will determine your ability to communicate ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Opposition To The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 3, 2020

Based on Acts 13:1-12 - Reminder to believers that there will be opposition to the Gospel

OPPOSITION TO THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 FBCF – 9/2/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – Youtube videos of street preachers. Amazing to see how quickly people turn against them in violent, abusive way. People just totally lose their minds when the Gospel is being preached. - Street evangelist in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Remedy For Dry Bones

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

A SINFUL CONDITION

THE REMEDY FOR DRY BONES EZEKIEL 37: 1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. DRY SKIN IS SOMETHING THAT ALL OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES. DRY SKIN OCCURS FOR SEVERAL REASONS: THE LOST OF MOISTURE IN THE BODY, DRY WEATHER, AIR CONDITIONING, VITAMIN DEFICIENCY, SYSTEMIC ILLNESS, EXPOSURE TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

Romans – Verse By Verse 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jun 28, 2017

A verse by verse, precept upon precept study of the first half of Paul's salutation in his letter to the church at Rome.

Romans – Verse by Verse 1:1-7 Romans 1:1-7 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news— 2 which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures— 3 concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preacher's Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2017

America needs clergy who are courageous enough to publicly teach what God's has to say about the issues of the day, whether it is popular or not. We need mighty Bible teachers who will take their stand, rebuke, correct and guide Americans to understand, "

Preacher's Sacrifice The Ultimate Cost for Our Religious Freedom The Bible says, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:7-8) The song ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Season Or Out Of Season!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 28, 2017

We are not microwave cooks! We do not bring about “instant” Christians! We merely mix ingredients, and share receipts. In other words…We share the Gospel!

Happy “Speak-Up” Weekend, Everyone! Amos, an Old Testament book that we don’t spend much time in is where we will be studying this Sunday. Amos is called one of the “lesser” books of the Bible, not because it’s less important, but because it’s smaller. Amos, like Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Micah, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming The Call

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 24, 2018

The Bible calls the church out. Publically preach, outside the church walls the Word of God teaching on the issues faced by people today.

Reclaiming The Call Publically Informing The Misinformed There is a phrase often spoken among those in Christendom, "Preaching to the Choir." A term to describe when the preacher is teaching on a topic familiar to and approved by the audience. A truth worth grasping, this is exactly what is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Joy In That City Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 9, 2025

Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children.

“Great Joy In That City” Acts 8:3-8 In our text we see the work of the Lord in the life of the believers. Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children. We need to overlap a couple verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist