Sermons on Every Member Ministry:

The Responsibility Of Leadership

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Every Christian has certain responsibilities, and to live the Christian life we have to fall under the leadership of Christ because He is the head of our church...and we are all subject to him whether we're leaders or members of the church, or just occasi

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LEADERSHIP As we talk of leadership and the responsibilities that go with it, I don't want to just limit this message to a certain group of people. Because the qualifications that I'm going to be talking about today, even though they were leadership qualities or conditions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Mending Broken Brothers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2016

A review of the ministry of reconciliation.

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” [1] The Ministry of Restoration is committed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of All Believers Series

Contributed by Glenn Farinola on Apr 2, 2004

The Bible teaches that each member of the body of Christ has a responsibility to minister the gospel to others.

The Priesthood of All Believers We have been studying in this series of sermons “What it means to be a Protestant”. Why important? Because realize it or not we as a nation have been experiencing a reversal of the protestant reformation. Have you heard of the ecumenical movement? That’s all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

A Church Of Unity

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Acts 2:42-47 On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 new members were added to its membership, making a total of 3,120 members. 1:14-15

1 It Was a Church That Studied the Bible 2 It Was a Church of Christian Fellowship 3 It Was a Church That Worshipped Christ 4 It Was a Church That Evangelized the World A Learning, Studying Church I Thay Had a Love for The Bible Acts 2:42 And they continued ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Each Of Us Has A Grace-- A Ministry (Ephesians 4:7-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

We are one body, but we are not all the same. Jesus has set it up so that each of us builds up the church in our own unique way.

Today we have the privilege of working through some of the most complicated verses in the entire book of Ephesians. Before we dive in though, we should remind ourselves of last time's verses. Are we feeling a little rusty, when it comes to Ephesians? Paul, up to this point in the letter, has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-15

A Preacher's Heartbreak

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

Heartbreaks that Pastor’s experience that members don’t understand

2 TIM.4:9-18 "A PREACHER’S HEARTBREAK" * I want to bring a message tonight about a great man of God that was very strong and finally he cried for help! * It was very unusual for Paul to cry out, "Please come to me quickly." * Then he goes on and tells us why he is calling for help. * This got my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, You, Me & God’s Operational Design Ephesians 4:11-15

Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016

The Church Order and Operation.

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Testing The Spirits-The Vision Of Ministry Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 10, 2009

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Series B preached 5/10/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

Easter 5A 1 John 4:1-11 “Testing the Spirits and The Vision of Ministry of OSLC” 5/10/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa In our Epistle reading for this morning, we hear St. John, the last living Apostle, tell the church of his day: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit Explaining His Name

Contributed by Nick Watson on Nov 3, 2003

Explaining the messages God included in His chosen Name of the third member of the Trinity.

I want to talk to you this morning about the meaning of the Name ‘Holy Spirit’. Firstly, let me remind you that the Bible teaches us about the Divine Trinity of God the Father; the Lord Jesus Christ His Son; & the Holy Spirit. The very name of the third member of the Divine Trinity, namely, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Apostolic

One Leader And Many Followers Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

All pastors are temporary. There is only one permanent pastor, the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:14-20 E3B 1/25/09 Hope Lutheran, Plainwell Pr. Dale B. Krueger One Leader and Many Followers 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Elisha’s Ministry - What Is God Doing? The Promised Son Restored Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

The son of promise was born, lived and then died early in life. What God had promised seemed to come crashing down and it left the Shunammite woman heartbroken. In desperation she reached out to Elisha who had promised the son to the woman in the first place.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - WHAT IS GOD DOING? THE PROMISED SON RESTORED SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 11 MESSAGE IN ELISHA 2KINGS 4 v 18-37 This story concerns the son that God gave to the Shunammite woman - you remember, the woman Elisha stayed with in his journeys, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-20, Philippians 3:10, James 1:2-4, 2 Kings 4:21-27, 2 Kings 4:28-31, 2 Kings 4:32-37, 1 Kings 17:20-22, 2 Kings 4:18-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Your Passion For Ministry! - 1 Peter 5:2b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 13, 2025

The New Testament has three titles for pastors--each one pointing to a crucial part of his job description.

1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2

Is That Unique Part Of The Body Of Christ, Which You Are, Functioning?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, …Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them …

Is that unique part of the body of Christ, which you are, functioning? Eph 4:13-16 Until we all …grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ — from whom the whole body (of Christ), joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage, Energize, And Engage Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Aug 5, 2021

This sermon details the importance of the ministry of encouragement that is the responsibility of every believer. To effectively progress in our faith and help others do the same, we must encourage each other daily.

Encourage, Energize, and Engage Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24-25; Romans 15:4; Romans 1:12 Introduction: “I have never met anyone suffering from too much encouragement in Christ.” -Ray Ortlund This morning we are going to look at three of these “one another” commands found in the book of Hebrews. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 15:4, Romans 1:12

Denomination: Baptist