Sermons on empowered missionaries of christ ministry:

Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Planned Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2024

Acts 6:1-7 teaches us about Satan’s attack of distraction and the church’s priorities for ministry.

Introduction Christians are not immune from trials and difficulties just because they are Christians. Conversion to Christ does not cause our problems to evaporate and disappear. Part of the reason for our continuing trials is that we have an enemy, Satan, who constantly works to cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supreme Ministry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2019

1) The Source (Colossians 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Colossians 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Colossians 1:24b), 4) Scope (Colossians 1:25b), 5) Subject (Colossians 1:26–27), 6)Style (Colossians 1:28a), 7)Sum (Colossians 1:28b), and 8)The Strength of the ministry (Colossians 1:29).

Colossians 1:23-29 [23](if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of) the gospel (that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven), and of which I, Paul, became a minister. [24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Other

Empowering The Church Through Creativity

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003

Focus: The Holy Spirit desires to empower the church by unleashing His creative power into its life. We can be the conduits which God will use to unleash this power force into the lives of our church and community.

Empowering the Church through Creativity! By Michael McCartney Opening Illustration: Have Communion set up front with a light on it and have the power point playing of the pictures of Jesus. Also have the song by Mark schultz called Remember Me playing on the CD player. Focus of class: The Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacred Secret - Empowered For Service

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2019

On the day of Pentecost, something incredible happened that had never happened before – the Holy Spirit came to reveal the sacred secret of God held hidden for all of eternity past.

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly” (Eph 3:2,3 NIV). There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret.” They are “Kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-3, Matthew 13:10-11, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26, Ephesians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Ephesians 3:10-12, 1 John 3:1, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 7:16-18, James 2:17-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Supernatural Ministry"

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009

Paul expected every believer to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

"Supernatural Ministry" (Text: Acts 19) What did you get when you got saved? Paul comes to Ephesus and finds some disciples of John’s.. They had repented and tried to live the Christian life . They had heard the Baptist’s message. A message of repentance. They had heard and believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Enablement For Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit

#9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connecting With Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered To Engage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to acknowledge the significance of our gifts.

Last time I spoke, we looked at 1 Peter 4:10-11. We saw that God has empowered each one of us to engage, He gave us spiritual gifts, so that we can express love to others and exalt God. Now, let us open our Bibles in 1 Corinthians as we continue our series on spiritual gifts. Here we will see that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: My Encounter With The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2005

Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ transformed him from fervent persecutor to passionate missionary.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:37-22:21 TITLE: “PAUL: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE RESURRECTED CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. You might remember a news story from several years ago where 18 men and 12 women committed mass suicide in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Empowered, Enriched And Enabled By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 19, 2004

Why are so many people seeming to lack motivation to give of their best to the Master? Could it be that they are not that intimately acquainted with His Holy Spirit? Learn how to be empowered, enriched and enabled by the Spirit. Ask the Lord to help you t

Be Empowered, Enriched and Enabled by the Spirit 1 Chronicles 29:10-18 Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press carried this dispatch: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor." Many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18, 1 Chronicles 29:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heavies For Successful Ministry-I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2012

1 of 2. Luke ensures his audience that Jesus returned to Galilee with a vigorous/robust/solid ministry. Jesus’ ministry is vigorous/robust/solid. Why is the solidity of Jesus’ ministry important?

The HEAVIES For SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY-I—Luke 4:14-15 Attention: Our Chrysler MiniVans(we’ve had 3! & currently have 2). Comparison of vehicles for transporting our 4 kids comfortably. GMC Yukon/Very large—8 cyl—could seat 7—but the rear seat was veeeery uncomfortable....Not for long distances at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Our Activities With Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Prayer will not change the fact that you live in a fallen world where the news will be filled with sin and folly of man. You won’t be able to pray that away, but you can by prayer make sure you are not a part of the bad news.

Bernie May, the United States Division Director of Wycliffe Bible Translators, for many years tells of his conflict with other Christians in a major book publishing deal. Chet Bitterman was shot to death by a terrorist group in Columbia, because they wanted the Bible translation he was doing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Ministry Of Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a commitment between one man and woman has served as the foundation of home life and social order; but in the last few years, those foundations are being destroyed in the civil arena. This is disturbing, but not exactly new.

The Ministry of Marriage Scripture: Romans 16:3–4 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them (NIV). Introduction: For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist