Sermons on 5 Fold Ministry:

Extended Ministry's Impact

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

The impact of Jesus’ extended ministry had social ramifications. What potential impact does Jesus’ extended ministry have? 4 ways Jesus’ extended ministry/outreach impacts society.

EXTENDED MINISTRY’S IMPACT—Luke 9:7-11 Luke /relates(to his readers)/records/ the impact of Jesus’ extended outreach. The impact of Jesus’ extended ministry had social ramifications. What potential impact does Jesus’ extended ministry have? 4 ways Jesus’ extended ministry/outreach impacts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Pain To Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service.

The Bible teaches that our painful experiences can be a catalyst for ministry. In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service. Reason 1: Empathy and Compassion Those who have experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others who are going through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-5

Women Are Needed In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 24, 2003

We all want to see the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) of our Lord fulfilled but there is some disagreement about the best ways to see it completed. More than two-thirds of the mission force around the world has been and is currently comprised of women.

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

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

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

A sermon on the place of baptism in the ministry of Phillip the evangelist.

Baptism in the Ministry of Phillip Acts 8 INTRO.: Phillip was not one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the first deacons, selected in Acts 6. He is described as a man “full of the Spirit and wisdom.” Acts 6:3-5. He was a powerful and capable preacher of the Gospel. There was serious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Witnesses Ministry

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

Events of the last half of Daniel’s 70th Week include the Two Witnesses ministry and the end of the 70th Week of Daniel

Revelation 11 Title: Two Witnesses Ministry Theme: Testimony of Judgment Text: Revelation 11:3 I. The Angel of the Lord/The Lord Jesus Christ Commands John to ‘Rise and Measure’ (v.1) A.John is given a reed like unto a rod and told to measure [Ezekiel 40:3) 1. The temple of God 2. The altar 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Essentials For Ministry Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Effective Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001

Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Sharing Ministry Together

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

When the volunteer workload is placed on the shoulders of just a handful of people, then these individuals get burnt out; and since they can’t do everything, then a lot of needs go unmet. Ministry is something to be shared among all believers.

I wish to begin our message by sharing a personal account contributed by a pastor who was serving at a church in Washington State during the wake of the Mount St. Hellens eruption. This pastor said, After Mount St. Helens blew up in May 1980, [the] church needed cleaning up. Ash was in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2003

The Holy Spirit is not a feeling, a ghost or an evil spirit. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and had a radiant and balanced personality. The Holy Spirit will make you like Jesus.

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” There’s something significant about Luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:52

Denomination: Free Methodist

Guidelines For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of A Dynamic Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Exploring the ministry and mission of Jesus

The Beginning of a Dynamic Ministry Matthew 3:13-17 Series: Then Jesus… June 2, 2013 Morning Service Reading through the gospels will unmistakably cause one to encounter the person and the purpose of Jesus. The gospels are filled with the work and the purpose of Jesus. Every page reveals ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Processes Of Maturity In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Processes of Maturity in Ministry

Processes of Maturity in Ministry 1. Exposure - When the truth of the scriptures is revealed to people through teaching, life examples, films, conversations, power encounters, healing, answers to prayer, people are able to see the benefits of a mature relationship with Jesus Christ. The difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How A Ministry Is Multiplied

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist