Sermons on Authentic Ministry: showing 5,611-5,625 of 61,573

Can You Keep A Secret?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 7, 2019

These men were not ready to be trusted with the tender things of the Lord. Jesus knew it was not time for the disciples to teach the truths which would soon come to the infant body of believers called "the church."

TITLE: CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13:20 I am sure we all have that one family member that we know whenever a secret needs to be kept, make sure you don’t tell them. Isn’t that right Sister Pat? There are some that are just not that good at keeping secrets. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 24, 2022

February 2nd, 2025.

Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30. A). A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Renewed Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Healed The Sick

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 5, 2006

The reason for Jesus’ miracles, is to validate his office, his mission, and his message. Today, miraculous healings are not badges of prophetic office, but are, instead, answers to prayer by those who have access to God through His Son Jesus Chr

One theme that immediately jumps out at us today from the lessons – particularly the Old Testament Lesson from 2 Kings and the Gospel lesson from Mark – is the theme of healing. The Old Testament lesson, of course, might be called the ultimate miracle of healing, when Elisha raises the Shunnemite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

As It Was In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017

The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Character Sermon V: Our Faithful Redeemer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, nothing reassures God's family like knowing that God our Father is God our Redeemer who turned post-crucifixion depression into post-resurrection exhilaration.

GOD OUR FAITHFUL REDEEMER PROVED BY HIS RESURRECTION WHICH WAS PROVED BY HIS APPEARANCES You might have heard it said, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” - meaning that the true test of whether or not a claim is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Humble Servants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The importance of living lives that reflect God's justice and truth, resisting hypocrisy, and honoring God through our actions.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna dive into an important discussion that's as relevant today as it was during the times of the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. Our focus will be on three key passages: Matthew 23:1-12, Micah 3:5-12, and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. These Scriptures teach us about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Topics: Humble Servants

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 8, 2021

The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live.

Joanna: wife of Cuza Luke 8:1-3. The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live. The lives we are to live are, however, a continuation of the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clay Pot... Your Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 4, 2021

clay pots were used to store treasures, oil, wheat, wine, important documents, what is hidden in your clay pot.

CLAY POT…YOUR HIDDEN TREASURE You cannot tell the value of something by the package it comes in. Like the treasure of salvation buried in the dirt in the parable that Jesus told, the treasure was so precious that the man sold everything to buy it and a pearl is found in an ugly oyster shell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

Liberalism hits the wall when it dismisses Adam and Eve as historical fact. This message here examines why our faith would be null and void if Adam did not exist. We look at arguments from the Lord and Paul. The matter is conclusive.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 3 Liberal theology is a mixture of intellectualism, unbelief, and demonic attack. {{1Timothy 4:1-2 “the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 19:3-6, Genesis 2:21-25, Romans 5:14, Romans 5:15-16, Romans 5:17-19, Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, Jeremiah 36:21-30, 1 Corinthians 15:43-49, 1 Timothy 2:12-14, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Giving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Second in the series about spiritual gifts, focusing on the serving gifts. We look at 1 Corinthians 12:4-9 and Romans 12:7-8

Gift Giving Part 2 Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-9; Romans 12:7-8 Do you know what the hottest toy is this year? Maybe you remember some from years past The Razor scooter was one A few years ago the state of the art Tickle Me Elmo was a huge one There seem to be stories every year about people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Speaks

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of how the church spreads the Gospel.

The Body Speaks How the Church Speaks to the World Introduction: A. The church is the body of Christ, and as a body functions as an organization within the world, with a specific mission to interact with it and affect it. Often, the church will experience violence when the world’s powers feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal