Sermons on Christian Minister:

Ministry Is...

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Are Your Feet Dirty? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Living a life of greatness by serving.

Are Your Feet Dirty? (John 13:1-17) Introduction: “A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 21, 2010

This is a message that was to a young miniters class in our church.

Our Sufficiency Is Of God Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 (King James Version) 5Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

That Story Is Hard To Swallow!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2013

Maybe one of the reasons we don’t pray for our enemies or witness to them (The ones who have hurt us, talked about us, lied about us, been mean to us) is, because deep down inside, we are afraid that they will repent and God will forgive them instead of punish them!!

Jonah 4:1-11-But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Physicians

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019

We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Doing For You?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message about our Christian responsibilities to minister to other’s needs.

WHAT IS GOD DOING FOR YOU? John 2:1-12 INTRO: Two men were talking. One was asking a favor of the other one. The other said: "If I do that for you, what are you going to do for me?" We are always wanting someone to do something for us. How would you like for God to do something special just for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wild - Living Out Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 14, 2018

A sermon that suggest that living in the wilderness and ministering out of it is healthy for the Christian church

Romans 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit

Why It Is Important to Minister in the Divine Power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18-20) Illustration: Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why It Is Important To Minister In The Divine Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit is not a second or third rate power in the Trinity.

1. The Holy Spirit is not a second or third rate power in the Trinity. Jesus said, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed." (Luke 4:18) Remember ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Steps A Minister Has To Do To Be Successful In His Ministry!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 16, 2016

Being a minister requires more than what he expects his people to be to have a life of victory. Can we do it? These steps may help.

STEPS A MINISTER HAS TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIS MINISTRY! Mat 14:19 (KJV) And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-27

A Minister To Be Successful He Must Do These Five Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS!

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS! Mat 14:19 (KJV) And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19-27