Sermons on Difficult Ministries:

Living A Holy Life 2

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010

Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

Sexual immorality will easily come to mind as an agent of defilement of a holy life; furthermore, a person who has indulged in making the body unclean has also grieved the Holy Spirit and is about crucifying Jesus a second time! (Ephesians 4:30, Hebrews 6:6). We have been taught in the scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010

Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Then!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enlarge Your Borders Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002

Using the prayer of Jabez we can seek to enlarge our borders to perform ministry.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Enlarge My Territory (#2) June 2, 2002 It’s becoming more and more normal to hear a professional athlete talk about their faith after a big win. In fact, some athletes talk about praying before their games. The typical prayer includes a petition to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9 (Prayer Partners): Faith Praying: Failure And Success

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Your ministry will flourish when you learn to pray together with your fellow workers.

Prayer Partner Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: Faith-Praying: Failure and Success I. THE PROMISE “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Meet The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 24, 2004

Beginning with Romans 8, the sermon provides an overview and introduction to the biblical ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Meet the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I want to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. This topic is so vital that Scripture says: If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ (Rom 8:9). Yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Potential: Mole Hills Into Mountains Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding the potential God has given each of us for accomplishing the task of mission and ministry.

Me, My Church, & I Potential: Mole Hills Into Mountains Acts 3:1-4:22 Franklin Field- "Poor eyes limit your sight; poor vision limits your deeds." This morning we continue our study of Vision. (As most of you recall) Vision-having an oversight of my life -seeing the forest through the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Music & It's Importance

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 25, 2005

a teaching on: 1. THE IMPORTANCE, 2. THE POWER, 3. THE SPIRITUALITY of anointed music in ministry.

MUSIC & IT’S IMPORTANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF ANOINTED MUSIC IN MINISTRY I want to begin with 3 scripture texts and try with the Lord’s help to bring forth a teaching on: 1. THE IMPORTANCE, 2. THE POWER, 3. THE SPIRITUALITY of anointed music in ministry. Let’s begin with out first text: II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005

Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Biblical Preacher

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 20, 2005

A word study dealing with the Biblical 1) Qualifications 2) Calling and 3) Ministry of the pastor.

The Biblical Preacher TEXT: I Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. I. His Qualifications (I Timothy 3:1-6) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Multiplication

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on May 26, 2005

God is a God of multiplication. In this sermon, we will learn the principles to experience multiplication in our ministries.

Secret of Multiplication 1. Multiplication starts in the heart (John 6:6 “He Himself knew what He was intending to do”) a. Are you a Phillip or Andrew? i. Phillip always needed hard facts and calculations, the analytical disciple ii. Andrew had: 1. positive faith 2. possibility ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contageous Christianity

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

THE MINISTRY OF JESUS WAS CONTAGEOUS, SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE. THE WORLD TODAY NEEDS CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY.

CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY MATT 4:13-25 I. CONTAGEOUS A. Generally a word used when someone is ill or sick -common question "Is it contageous?" B. contageous (Compton’s) - spread by direct or indirect contact; communicable: said of diseases; carrying, or liable to transmit, the causative agent of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-25

Denomination: Church Of God

How The Holy Spirit Helps Improve Your Creative Visualizing Abilities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations.

1. The Holy Spirit helps you visualize the possibilities in people, places and ministry situations. Robert Kennedy said, "Some people see things as they are. I try to see things as they could be." Jesus was inspired by the Holy Spirit to see the potential in twelve ordinary men who would be used of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational