Sermons on Elishas Ministry:

New Rules By Which To Live Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2007

Christian community is not only vital to our spiritual health, it is vital to our mission and ministry as Christians.

John 13:31-35 “New Rules By Which To Live” INTRODUCTION Families … you’ve got to love them. Not only are they a cornerstone in our society, but they play a major part in each and every one of our lives. We may not have reached the imagined perfection of Ozzie and Harriet, or Ward and June ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Preacher, Please Take Care Of Your Bodies.

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 16, 2006

This is a challenge to ministers and preachers to care for their bodies so that they can extend their ministries to God’s glory.

PREACHER, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY… Romans 12:1,2 Satan has a full bag of tricks that never seems to become empty, no matter how often he pulls a trick from it. One of the oldest tricks is to trick the minister of the Gospel into thinking that he has a body that is indestructable. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Committed Leader

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2006

There are no insignificant ministries in the church. Every person serving in the church make up a network of volunteers for Jesus.

What It Means to be a Committed Leader I Corinthians 3:5-6 This past week I received the following “Christian One Liners” in an e-mail. Don’t let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case. Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Name Of Jesus - The Reverence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

One of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

THE NAME OF JESUS THE REVERENCE OF HIS NAME Exodus 20:7 “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. [NLT] Matthew 6:9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [AV] Isaiah 57:15 This is what the high and lofty One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus - The Assurance Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The Third of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

THE ASSURANCE OF HIS NAME Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Christ the highest place and honoured His name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. 11 And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everybody Makes A Contribution In The Church Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 14, 2004

The success of the Christmas story, a fortune 500 company, or a church/ministry that grows is the result of a team spirit.

God enjoyed great success that first Christmas 2,000 years ago because He put together a willing team who worked together to get the Christ Child deposited in Bethlehem. He even made sure appropriate birth announcements were given. God used a team of willing servants and unsuspecting individuals to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Talent"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 9, 2004

We all have divinely endowed gifts for use in ministry. Is yours being multiplied, or buried?

Let’s begin today, just looking at some definitions so certain information can be established in your mind, to consider as we progress. Talent: 1. An ancient weight and money unit. The talent contained 60 minas of 60 0r 50 shekels each, but its estimated money value varied greatly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Orthodox

The Honest Skeptic Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Nathaniel provides the example of the kind of honest skeptic Jesus delights in meeting, changing, and sending into ministry.

Jesus and the Honest Skeptic John 1:43-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little preschooler came home from her first time at Sunday School. Mom wanted to know how things had gone and what the little girl thought about the experience. Mom hoped she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003

Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do People Say Jesus Is

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Love Of God

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 16, 2003

God’s Love saves sinners! But it is God’s Love that calls us to the ministry too!

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title The Love of God By Evangelist Gary L. Huckaby Greetings, my dear brothers and sisters In Christ Jesus. Thank you for seeing fit to come and listen to this humble servant of our Lord and Saviour. I hope and pray that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Body...

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005

To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson: Saint Or Sinnner?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores Samson’s life and ministry: the mystery of his calling, sinning, prolonged anointing, and restoration

Samson: Saint or Sinner? Judges 13-16 6-1-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org Intro: Judg 13:1-5 13:1Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 2A ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic