Sermons on Faithfulness To Ministry:

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006

Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today

The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Introduction A missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Essentials Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Expository sermon explores Jesus interation concerning Peter’s calling: (1)Motive (2)Assignment (3)Focus. Used clip from the movie "The Rookie" as illustration.

Ministry Essentials Fortifying the Foundation # 47 John 21:15-25[1] 10-03-04 Intro Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Early in your experience, God spoke to you and called you to serve Him in a particular way. You knew it. You knew it was from God. You knew ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Ministry Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Ministry Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Paul’s manner and method of ministry at Thessalonica

I Thessalonians 21-9 Apparently most lawyers/barristers will recommend that you do not begin legal proceedings in a libel case. Libel cases are apparently very difficult to win and in the end the only winners are the legal professions. George Carmen, who died recently, was one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Who are you serving in your mionistry whatever it is? It needs to be God alone if it’s to be authentic ministry

I wonder whether you’ve given any thought during the week to what we saw last week as we looked at Malachi 1. It was quite challenging wasn’t it? Were you conscious, as you exercised your various ministries for God this week, of the things that motivated you? Were you conscious of the need to focus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Ministry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

Genesis 6 v. 1 - 8 v. 3 "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Note:- 1. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT - "My spirit" See:- (a) His Work - "Strive with man" (b) His Witness - (c) His Warfare - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Miriam

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 16, 2013

Miriam was the first woman to have a public ministry. Let us see what we can derive from her life and ministry

Miriam Micah 6:4 4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. (KJV) 4 Porque yo te hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y de la casa de siervos te redimí; y envié delante de ti a Moisés, y a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Angels

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014

Angels are spirit beings created by God in order to protect and encourage Christians.

Today, we will talk about angels. They are God's special messengers. They encamp upon those who fear or love God. They deliver the Christians from the attack of the devil or demons. Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them." To encamp means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus is shown by Mark as a servant who acts immediately when God commands. As John prepared the way, Jesus' obedience to the Father is clearly demonstrated. The example then before us is simple: When God speaks, we must respond!

The Ministry Begins Mark 1:1-15 - Today will begin our study of the Gospel of Mark; runs for couple of months -- Expository method of preaching: verse by verse, examining context & meaning -- Very important to discover God’s word in this way (tackle even the tough stuff) ∆ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Environment

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing A Ministry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 25, 2012

Jesus' ministry, though popular, was mostly misunderstood. Indeed, he was popular with the crowd precisely because he was misunderstood.

Introduction Mark takes a break from confrontation stories between Jesus and his critics to give us an overview of Jesus’ ministry. It can be easy to lose sight of what actually is going on around Jesus. Mark reminds us that Jesus has become a superstar, and with that he has inherited the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry That Cares Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on.

THE MINISTRY THAT CARES 1 Corinthians 12: 24-31 From time to time we the people of God determines the clout of it’s members by the boards or ministries they are on. We revere our chairpersons and it meant something then to be a church officer. If you were a Deacon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Ministry Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 20, 2006

Whether we realize it or not, we believers are teaching angels of things they are not privileged to experience themselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Angel Ministry I Cor. 4:9 The Bible teaches that we, as members of the body of Christ, minister to angels. Did you know that? Some are in the bus ministry…they minister to bus kids and their families. Some are in the s.s. ministry…and they teach and minister to their class. Some are in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist