Sermons on Compassion Ministry:

Eliminating The Laity Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

What we need in our day is to refocus on the biblical model for ministry.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 15 Eliminating the Laity Ephesians 4:11-12 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Two Things A Preacher Must Do!

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A look at what a Minister of the Gospels Priorities SHOULD Be!

But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4 Amp) This is one of the key verses in the Bible to help a novice minister be a successful tool for the Master. Preaching has nothing to do with popularity, titles, or position. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Employment - Making Your Job A Ministry Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 9, 2010

Everyone is called into the ministry - your ministry is right where God has placed you now.

When we hire a new pastor we, regard the pastor’s new position as a call, not just a job. When we brought on Pastor Karlin a few months ago we said that he was answering a call from the Lord to this position here in Anchorage Alaska. We were very intentional when we preformed our search - this is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 26, 2020

Stories of preachers' first sermons that were massive fails are legendary. Most preachers had a shaky start to their ministries. Not so Jesus. This sermon examines two important things He did to launch His earthly ministry.

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 26, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Grand Invitation & A Glorious Promise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2010

A sermon examining the good news of Jesus Christ

A GRAND INVITATION & A GLORIOUS PROMISE (PART 1) Acts 3:19-26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025) Audio - https://youtu.be/oLvzBVtZBUU?feature=shared In recent years a common topic of conversation amongst pastors/preachers is whether or not what we refer to as “the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Others As A Path To Growth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

God never designed service to be a burden but a blessing. As we serve others with a pure heart, we grow in Christlikeness, in favour with God and man, and in influence.

SERVING OTHERS AS A PATH TO GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:26–28 Supporting Texts: John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:5–9, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, greatness is often defined by status, position, and the number of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

What is it that hinders us from doing the good that we should be doing? We are often like the Priest and the Levite, sometimes we just miss the point of our faith. Sometimes Christianity becomes just a religion to us and not a lifestyle

“Parable of the Good Samaritan” Introduction: At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old …(Kitty) Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY…. She parked her ….(car) in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002

In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Restoring The Ruined Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A message raising the question of where we find the lepers of the 21st century and how we should deal with them in light of Jesus action.

Restoring the Ruined Introduction: Casey House in Toronto is a modern day leper’s colony. None of the residents who live there has any hope for a cure. None of the residents who live there has any family interested in their plight. None of the residents who live there has any dreams for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2002

The first step to unity is Christ--allowing His life to be lived out in us.

Philippians 2:1-11 “The Attitude Of Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Jeanne and I found out that I had been appointed to serve here at Parkview United Methodist Church we were so excited that we would be serving a church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Etudes Jean 5/10-18

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mor

Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mornes et noirs. L’homme qui avait été guéri ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive survey of the Travel narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke.

LUKE TRAVEL NARRATIVE I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 9.51-11.13 Jesus sends the seventy 11.14-13.30 Renewed opposition and Jesus continues to teach 13.31-15. Jesus with the Pharisees 16.1-19.27 Jesus teaches on the kingdom 19.28-21.4 Jesus enters and claims the Kingdom 21:5-38 Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Routines - Customs - Practices

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007

This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blind Will See Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Our Savior's great love for us causes Him to have great compassion on us.

The Blind Will See. The Book of Mark Mark 8:22-26 I. Introduction: A. We have come to a major dividing point in the Book of Mark. B. That makes the miracle recorded here significant in several ways. 1. This the second of the 2 miracles which were recorded only in Mark. a) None of the other gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist