Sermons on Approach To Ministry:

Devoted To Good Works

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

If we follow Jesus, he will call us to service of others

I am endlessly fascinated by Jesus Christ. I have been seriously studying the New Testament for more than 4 decades, and I am still coming to new appreciations of the life he lived. Over and over again, as I come to understand what we have written about him, I am stretched as I see how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 13:16  (view more)  (view less)

After This Manner - Pray

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

A description of how we are to approach God in our prayer life.

Introduction: 1. The Necessity of Prayer 2. The Amount of Prayer- 1 Th 5:17, Ro 12:12 3. The Act of Prayer - PRAY 4. The Effect of Prayer I. We can come Boldly - vs. 9 A. We have Access - Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12 B. We have Affiliation - we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near To God In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

In times of trouble, the safest place is not in the arms of people or in the security of possessions—it is in the presence of the Almighty.

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Times of trouble are inevitable in life. Whether in form of sickness, financial crisis, persecution, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lesson From The Potato Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Removing The Wall-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

3 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-III—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress: Attention: Frustrated Pastor: The new pastor decided to visit the children's Sunday school. The teacher introduced him & said, "Pastor, this morning we're studying Joshua." "That's wonderful," said the new pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Laity

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

God calls every believer as His laity, a royal priesthood, chosen to declare His marvelous works in daily life and mission.

(The People of God) Opening Story – “Secret Service” Christians A man was coming out of church one day. The pastor stood at the door to shake hands and gently pulled him aside. “Brother,” he said, “you need to join the Army of the Lord.” The man smiled, “Pastor, I’m already in the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 4:11-12, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Revelation 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Shepherd The Flock Part 2 - 1 Peter 5:2a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 11, 2025

Is there any job description more important than for pastors? Peter lays it down for us.

1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2

Serve Us Or Service Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022

Serving together brings us together

ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue our teaching series “UNITED WE STAND.” If you remember from last week, started this series by looking at the GREAT DIVIDE that exists in America. Not the Red/Blue or Left/Right or Democrat/Republican ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Opened Ears Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

As spectacular as giving hearing to a deaf man may have been, what that healing signified was by far more wondrous than anything that life on earth has yet to experience.

Introduction We read in our passage what is a common experience for us – the record of yet another healing. That was not common for the man Jesus healed. To him it was the most spectacular event of his life. And yet, as spectacular as it may have been, what that healing signified was by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

1 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-I—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: My having to introduce myself to the people I worked with UPS hub in Raleigh, NC(seminary 1991-1994). Need: We all are searching for truth. Some knowingly & others appearing oblivious, resigning themselves to believing, ’it’ll all come out in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Apostles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2014

The account of Jesus sending out the twelve apostles on a short-term missions trip will teach us principles for ministry today.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23), which was primarily a ministry of preaching and healing. Jesus’ ministry lasted approximately three years before his death by crucifixion (which I believe took place on April 6, 30 AD). The first half ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Cleanse Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

We come to the most shocking act of Jesus in his brief career - touching an untouchable.

Introduction I’ve coined a new name for Jesus. I call him Jesus the Great Gasper. He is the man who makes people gasp, who causes gaspers. Consider what he did in a twenty-four hour period. He amazed people by his teaching, just by his teaching! People are left astonished by the way he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Really Needs Help? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025

October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational