Sermons on Character In Ministry:

A Planned Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

If there is an addiction we must have let it be to the ministry of our Lord.

Addicted to the Ministry 1 Cor. 16:15 Addicted = Devoted or committed Ministry= Service Minister = Servant 1 Tim. 1:12 Putting me into the ministry The Mission of the Church: • The Great Commandment • The Great Commission Administration (Song leader, trustees – Cleaning) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Money And Ministry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through.

Introduction What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through. Text Now concerning the collection for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Managing A Ministry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 25, 2012

Jesus' ministry, though popular, was mostly misunderstood. Indeed, he was popular with the crowd precisely because he was misunderstood.

Introduction Mark takes a break from confrontation stories between Jesus and his critics to give us an overview of Jesus’ ministry. It can be easy to lose sight of what actually is going on around Jesus. Mark reminds us that Jesus has become a superstar, and with that he has inherited the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gambling Ministry

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Ministry

Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on May 13, 2013

All acceptable ministry to God is deeply rooted in worship that is worthy of God.

Isaiah was without doubt one of the purest prophets in the Old Testament. Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a member of the royal family. He made his first public appearance as God’s prophet in the year of Uzziah’s affliction with leprosy and he ministered for about 90 years during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deep Into Ministry

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

The fact is this. We can go as deep into ministry as we are willing to go or we can wade around on the edges and never realize our full potential . God leaves this up to us. God does not force us to do anything nor will he somehow magically open the deep

Deep Into Ministry Pastor Ken Crow Ezekiel 47:1-10 (King James Version) Ezekiel 47 1Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Called to continue his ministry, Jesus empowers his disciples with his Holy Spirit so that they can accomplish his will.

Acts 2:1-21 “Empowered for Ministry” INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk lately about the end times. In May we had the group that thought that Judgment Day would come on May 21st, and plastered the country with billboards with that message. (I now understand that because of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Ministry To The Prostitutes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2012

In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul reminded them of the ministry he conducted among them. His description of his ministry provides us with an excellent model for our ministry.

Introduction: A. Last week, in our sermon, we worked our way through 1 Thessalonians chapter one and noticed why the church at Thessalonica was a model church. 1. We discovered that they were a model church for at least three reasons: (1). Their Faithful Service. (2) Their Open Receptivity. (3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A book sermon from 1 Thessalonians, introducing a series through the book. To show how the ministry of deliberate encouragement is necessary to the vitality of the Body

I Thessalonians Introduction: There’s a lot of discouragement out there. Not too long ago, Hayden Planetarium in New York City issued an invitation to anyone interested in applying to be a part of the crew on the first journey to another planet. 18,000 people applied. The applications ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2016

What we need to do in order to sereve the Lord .

MINISTRY OF SUFFERING We must learn how to suffer and keep going 2nd Cor. 4: 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered For Ministry Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Holy Spirit is given to empower Jesus' people for ministry and witness.

Jesus is Alive! Most of your Bibles will reveal that the title “Acts” that we commonly use is just the shortened version of a longer title that has been given to the book. The full title given to this book is The Acts of the Apostles. It is called such because the content of the book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist