Sermons on Supporting The Pastor:

The 4000 Year War Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 22, 2023

Starting in Genesis, Pastor John breaks down the history of the conflict between Israel and the Arab nations and then pulls back the curtain to the Spiritual side of this war.

The 4000-year war CCCAG 10-22-23 Scripture- Gen 16 Introduction Last week we asked the question, “Are we living in the end times” and then looked at what the people and the culture would look like as we approached the end times. This morning, we are going to look back in time so that we have an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Choose Life? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death.

Sermon: “Why choose life?" Series: Why? Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: Jan. 24, 2010 Thesis: My message today is not given to support any political party but to challenge this congregation to look at what the Bible says about abortion and why we must choose life over death. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Wide Open

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

What would it look like if you took yourself off of cruise control and began to live life pedal to the metal serving with all your heart? It would be living Wide Open.

Living Wide Open Acts 13:36 Recently sharing our church story with two church leaders from another local church. They asked "how did you raise all that money?" I never really thought of it that way. I didn’t know we had a choice of whether or not to raise the money we needed to do what God told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Qualifications Of Deacons

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Answering Objections To Predestination

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

When discussing the biblical doctrine of predestination, there are many questions which arise. In this lesson, Pastor Foskey seeks to answer the most common among them.

Title: Common Objections to Predestination Text: Romans 8:28-30 Upon encountering the doctrine of predestination there are many questions that come up almost immediately. Having dealt with most of these questions from my own mind, I seek here to give both the most common questions and the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Family Out Of Control; A Prophet Under God's Control

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2019

God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute. This ensured that his was a dysfunctional family. A study of Hosea will encourage Christians as we struggle with honouring God through our families.

“The LORD said to me, ‘Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.’ So, I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley. And I said ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Their Duties Are Different In The Vineyard

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2019

Don't judge pastors, create factions in the church and fight against each other. Always belong to Team Jesus and fight the devil not one another

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEIR DUTIES ARE DIFFERENT IN THE VINEYARD* 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Hey, Wait A Minute.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 10, 2021

Are we to sell all that we have and give all of it to the Church to administrate for everyone one. Or does this passage mean something else?

Sermon Title: Hey, wait a minute. Scripture Text: Acts 4:32-35 ILLUSTRATION by joke. There's a story of a soapbox preacher in Hyde Park. He declared: "If you had two houses, you would give one to the poor wouldn't you?' 'Yes' said a man in the audience, 'indeed I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rewards For Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 7, 2015

After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a promise. Those who faithfully served the Lord & who faithfully support these workers will be rewarded.

MATTHEW 10: 40-42 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] REWARDS FOR SERVING CHRIST [Revelation 22: 10-17] After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a simply amazing promise. Jesus had instructed His disciples to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope” In Haggai And Zechariah: True, False, Postponed And Perilous Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Theme Paper in Haggai-Zechariah, tracing the appropriate applications of hope, despite the difficult realities of our circumstances. An excellent theme for redevelopment pastors to consider.

“Hope” in Haggai and Zechariah: True, False, Postponed and Perilous The Shawshank Redemption: Morgan Freeman tells fellow-inmate Tim Robbins, “Hope is a dangerous thing. Drive a man insane. It’s got no place here.” In a place like Yehud, with the Jews seeking to rebuild the temple amidst ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 3 – Time On My Knees Can Be So Painful! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 1, 2010

The Doctor asked me “What do you do for a living?” I said I was a Pastor and so I didn’t spend much time on my knees. She laughed and I wondered why, until I realised that this explanation sounded as if I was a backsliding Pastor.

Matthew 6 – Part 3 – TIME ON MY KNEES CAN BE SO PAINFUL! The last 3 days have been painful. Literally painful! I was playing with my grandson and crawling, on my knees, through tunnels that we made out of the cushions on the lounge – our secret castle to hide in (I know, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In A Game Of Hockey

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 15, 2001

Takes three aspects of the game of ice-hockey and finds bible messages in them. This sermon was given to a mainly unbelieving group of ice-hockey supporters of The Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey Club, United Kingdom.

This sermon was given to a mainly non-Christian group of ice hockey fans in 25th January 2001. It was very different to the sermons given in Church to seekers or believers. I found this sermon difficult to write and indeed the delivery went slightly away from this script as the Spirit lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: Methodist

Promotion Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 26, 2005

You can not be promoted until you learn the first rule of success.

Someone said,"The first rule for success is to show up." Many people want the Lord to promote them in the things of God and to be honest it would work toward our favor however many lack the determination to follow through in achieving their God ordained destiny.Regardless of what others do you can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal