Sermons on Elishas Ministry:

The Way: In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004

There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deep And Strong Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does Love Have To Do With It

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005

This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Operation Yo-Yo.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Highs & Lows in Ministry. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

BACKGROUND: • When you read the book of Acts, don’t think villages, but cities. • The church in the Book of Acts was almost entirely urban. Quote Historian Wayne A. Meeks writes that; “Within a decade of the crucifixion of Jesus, the village culture of Palestine had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

How Jesus Proved Himself Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2010

God models the spiritual dynamic for kingdom ministry as Jesus proves himself to be the Son of God raised from the dead.

Scripture Introduction 153. They remained on their boat through the night, as was common. Day broke with nothing to show for their effort. Suddenly a mysterious voice shouts: “Cast out to the right,” and the net is so filled they cannot haul it into the boat. After struggling to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Participation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008

Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Partnership Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Third of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

[Note: This sermon was given by both of our pastors] Pat: I’m a Mac Dana: I’m a PC Pat: I’m from the Southwest Dana: I’m from back East Pat: I live in a one story house Dana: I live in a two story house Pat: I love synonyms Dana: I loathe them Pat: I try never to preach more than 35 minutes Dana: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Perpetuation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

Fourth of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

Many of you have probably seen the 1995 movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus” starring Richard Dreyfuss. It’s a movie about an aspiring composer named Glenn Holland whose real passion is to compose a symphony, but who takes a job as a high school band teacher to pay the bills and to, he hopes, provide him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is That!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008

This message deals with the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the believer’s life to be effective in our efforts in ministry.

Scripture: Acts 2:16 Title: “This Is That” Introduction: I am fully persuaded that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand everything that Jesus said to them during the time they spent together. · I am also fully persuaded they stood in awe at the miracles Jesus performed before their very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Subtraction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2009

Encouragement to gain a new perspective on how to incorporate the use of "subtraction" in all forms of our daily lives and ministry.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD “SUBTRACTION?” DO WORDS SUCH AS “REMOVE,” OR “TAKE AWAY” COME TO MIND? IS IT SAFE TO SAY THAT WE ARE A SOCIETY THAT WOULD PROBABLY ASSOCIATE THE WORD "SUBTRACTION" WITH NEGATIVE THINGS SUCH AS "LOSING" OR HAVING "THINGS TAKEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

John: Clearing The Path For Christ Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the ministry of John the Baptist and talks about how we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 5, 2010 Christmas Begins With Christ sermon series #1 John: Clearing the Path for Christ Show sermon series slide---slide #1 as I’m heading up to the stage. Once I’m on stage show slide #2 sermon title slide Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dynamic Duo (Evangelism And Deliverance)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE.

Evangelism and Deliverance LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE. LUKE 7:20-23 - Jesus ministered to Lepers, the blind, the crippled, and the poor. Peter described Jesus ministry as one that went about DOING good and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal