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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Why Suffering?
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Message 6 in our exposition of Colossians. This message explores the heart of Paul regarding ministry.
Chico Alliance Church November 16, 1997 “The Heart of a Minister” Introduction Today we look at the heart of a powerful tool in the hands of the King. Paul explains to the Colossians his personal ministry regarding this glorious hope. It is my hope that as we look at Paul’s personal ministry to the ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Principles for an effective ministry shared at an Ordination Service.
Derrick, I am honored to be able to give you this charge tonight. And as I thought about what to share w/ you I found myself thinking not simply about tonight but what I would want to hear about Derrick Ronk 10, 15, 20 years down the road? Now there are a number of things I pray I will hear such ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
If the body of Christ is to function properly, we can’t just have a few members doing all the ministry by themselves, while the rest of the people watch the show. Jethro told Moses he needed to appoint others to help him.
Our message for this evening is entitled “The Echelon Principle.” I am not going to tell you what an echelon is just yet; however, some of you might already know. I will tell you that it has something to do with playing on the same team, and striving together toward a common goal and purpose. ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.
Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35
Denomination: Methodist
God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?
Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Holiness
Ministry of the Holy Spirit in O.T. and N.T.
Ministry of the Holy Spirit I. Ministry of Verbal Inspiration of Scripture (II Samuel 23:1-7) A. Method of the Holy Spirit-Speaking the Word B. Means of the Holy Spirit-Tongue of David C. Message of the Holy Spirit for Men-Qualifications & Results of Godly Leadership D. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Denomination: Independent/Bible
If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.
There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Jesus’ ministry to the Syrophoenician woman demonstrates how we are to minister to all who God brings into our lives, regardless of their background
Last week, we were reminded that every Christ follower is a minister and that most of our ministry takes place within our ordinary, day-to-day lives – in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces and in the community. So we’ve begun a process to examine how Jesus ministered in very similar ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:24-30
We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.
This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41
Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:8-41
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Practical/Biblical principles of ministry take from the works of George Mueller
George Mueller’s Ministry Secrets: Mueller on Money 1. Do not receive a fixed salary [Best antidote for backsliding, must stay in communion w/God to have daily needs supplied] 2. Never ask for human help to meet needs [Give God the opportunity for maximum ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.
For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
Denomination: Brethren
Let’s live on mission even when ministry is messy.
I attended a church last weekend which was filled with praise, preaching, and prayer. I liked it so much I’m going to start attending there. Perhaps you’ve heard of it…it’s called Edgewood. Because I haven’t been here for a while, on Thursday, some of the SecondWinders asked me to introduce ...read more
Scripture: Acts 14:1-28
The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?
13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Based on several passages from Proverbs - Challenges hearers to immerse themselves in the wisdom of Proverbs to live a life of purity.
“PURITY PRINCIPLES” Prov. 2:16-19; 5; 6:20-7:27 FBCF – 5/26/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Bible: - Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 2:16-19, Proverbs 5:5, Proverbs 7:6-21, Proverbs 5:15-20, Proverbs 4:23-27 (view more) (view less)