Sermons on Extend Your Ministry:

Gospel Centered Ministry Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 14, 2023

Paul rejoices that the Gospel is advancing in spite of obstacles

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:12-18 Gospel-Centered Ministry Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-14-2023 On January 8th, 1956 Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and their pilot, Nate Saint landed near a river in the jungle of Ecuador. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Faithful Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013

WE ALL HAVE HEARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER THAT WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF MINISTRY FOR CHRIST. AFTER ALL WE HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, CALLED TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE CROWNS OF HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED THE

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY Acts 14:1-7 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry - Investing In Others

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry In A Dynamic World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

For the Church to remain effective, we must understand how to do ministry in a dynamic world without compromising the eternal truth of God’s Word.

MINISTRY IN A DYNAMIC WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 17:22-34, 1 Chronicles 12:32 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is constantly evolving—socially, culturally, technologically, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There A Need For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 14, 2018

In this day and age that we live in young people are involved in all kinds of lifestyles, whether it be drug addiction, gang violence all the way to running from the call of God. In this sermon we will see why we need strong youth ministries today.

The Need for Youth Ministry II Kings 2:23 He went up from there to Bethel. As he was going up by the way, some youths came out of the city and mocked him, and said to him, "Go up, you baldy. Go up, you baldhead." II Kings 2:24 He looked behind him and saw them, and cursed them in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 24, 2020

What does a successful ministry look like. How should we gauge the success of a preacher or a church. By worldly standards, John's ministry was a failure. By Jesus' standards John the Baptist was the greatest of all prophets.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/eu6yP42Qz2o Introduction Have you ever asked yourself how you identify the mark of a great pastor or preacher? What are the hallmarks of a great ministry? By worldly standards, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Family Versus Ministry?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seven Dangers To Ministry

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2007

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY. All believer are called to some type of ministry. However, no matter if we are a ministry or a layman there are dangers that we face. If we will guard against these dangers we can overcome. I am listing seven of the most commo

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY Luke 9:1-12 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-12

Choosing Those In Ministry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 12, 2018

What criteria do we need to choose someone in ministry?

Acts 1:15-26 Story: The vicar in a certain parish developed a rather strange habit . Regardless of what he was doing, at 5pm if he was at home, he would rush out of the room he was in and go into his study for five minutes and then return. After a bit the parishioners started to notice and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Joseph's Prison Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of faith. He has been mistreated, misrepresented, maliciously accused and imprisoned. In the midst of it all Joseph remained patient and kept his testimony intact.

JOSEPH’S PRISON MINISTRY – #5 Genesis 40:1-41:1 TEXT: Genesis 39:23 “The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him (Joseph), and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.” Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

Demands For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006

What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Commitment To Ministry Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Signs And Wonders

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus said the supernatural Signs and Wonders are to “accompany those who believe” (Mark 16:17a NIV), and they should be fully understood by every Christian that they are to accompany them wherever they are.

Many within the church believe that after the Apostles died and their writings were collected in the New Testament, the place of Signs and Wonders in evangelism has passed, and Christians should not pursue them today. This does not mean miracles don't happen. It just says they are not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Acts 13:7-12, Exodus 4:1-6, John 10:38, John 15:22-25, Luke 7:18-23, Acts 2:22, Hebrews 2:3-4, Hebrews 13:7-8, John 14:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational