Sermons on effective ministry:

Ministry Instructions Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul gives Timothy the keys to a successful ministry.

Ministry Instructions 1 Timothy 6:1-21 I. Labor in Love (v. 1-2) a. Regard bosses with respect and love (v. 1; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18) b. Especially regard Christian bosses with love (v. 2; Galatians 3:28) II. Gain from Godliness (v. 3-10) a. Avoid confusion (v. 3-5; 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials For Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2007

As we examine the credentials of Paul for ministry, we notice that in order to be credentialed for ministry we need to have the right master, a specific office, and a clear purpose.

Scripture Shortly after I graduated from High School I went in to the South African Air Force. After basic training I was sent to Pietersburg Air Force Base, which is in northern South Africa, not too far from the border of Zimbabwe. One night I found myself alone in the middle of the veld, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To The Ministry

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We will be looking at the ministry of Aaron and his sons to find the qualities of a great leader.

Called to the Ministry Dr. Fernando Cabrera Exodus 9:2-10:3 True leaders... 1. Answers their Assignment “Take Aaron and his sons” (9:2) “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry That Cares Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on.

THE MINISTRY THAT CARES 1 Corinthians 12: 24-31 From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on. We revere our chairpersons and it meant something then to be a church officer. If you were a Deacon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Environment

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Thorns create a dependence on God

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2011

The message talks about events leading to the teaching, preaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Text: “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people” (Matthew 4:23). The first part of our text says, “And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

What is the Ministry Every Christian Should Be Involved In? Reconciliation

“The Ministry of Reconciliation” Text: II Corinthians 5:14-20 Intro: There is a lot of good preaching in this passage, but I would like to focus for just a few moments on verses 18-20, and introduce to you to The Ministry That Every Christian (For Heaven’s sake) Should Be Involved In: At some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Impressionable Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 7, 2011

Jesus had an incredible ministry when he was in Capernaum. People were radically changed and brought their friends to Him.

The next few weeks we will be examining the different types of ministries during Jesus life. Here is a list of those ministries: A Powerful Ministry, A Redeeming Ministry, A Remarkable Ministry, A Breath-taking Ministry and of course, A Rewarding Ministry. Introduction - Man Raised with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Powerful Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus' ministry was a powerful ministry. It was powerful in three things: Prayer, Priorities and Preaching.

Now in the morning, having risen a long while (exceedingly, beyond measure; Aorist Act Participle) before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place (remote, desolate, uninhabited); and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched (to hunt Him down) for Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Redeeming Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Remarkable Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

What is the best day you have ever experienced? The day of your wedding or the birth of your first born? It ought to be the day you first met Jesus! It was with the paralytic!

And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached (ëáëÝù-imp aor) the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist