Sermons on Faithfulness To Ministry:

Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005

We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - The Desperate Cry Of My Faith! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 25, 2010

It wasn’t the faith of this little girl that moved Jesus to come. It was the faith of a father in desperation, crying out to Jesus. Nothing is more powerful than the desperation of a father for his child. THERE IS ALWAYS A DESPERATE ASPECT TO FAITH.

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - THE DESPERATE CRY OF MY FAITH! I’ve conducted funerals. I know the kind of grief that hangs in the air with anticipation like storm clouds ready to flood the earth with rain. I know the kind of grief which needs to be expressed in tears and in saying goodbye. Yes, I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness

Inside Of Our Faith Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

Using the tools that God gives us allows us to live out our faith and touch the lives of those around us.

Sermon Series “Toolbox of Faith” #1 Inside of our faith Luke 7:1-10 Mark 1:40-45 Prayer- Father, today would you do something amazing! Those of us who have gathered to hear your word desire it. Those of us who have come hungry and wanting more for our lives, allow us to be in your presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Character Study Of Aquila – Tentmaker And Helper Of Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Aquila was a faithful tentmaker, teacher, and partner in ministry. His life shows that ordinary people can play a significant role in God’s work through faithfulness, hospitality, and discipleship.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AQUILA – TENTMAKER AND HELPER OF PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:1-3 "After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3, Romans 16:3-5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, 2 Timothy 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting Jesus For Provisions For Life And Ministry

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Trusting Jesus for Provisions for Life and Ministry Luke 9:10-20 Chapters 8 and 9 are about Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle to ministry. It is no different in our present passage. Here Jesus demonstrates to his disciples that he has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward Momentum

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 26, 2001

We are encouraged to keep our forward momentum going in ministry by focusing on the things of Christ.

CONSIDER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRONG AND A WEAK CUP OF TEA. BOTH TYPES CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS OF WATER AND TEA. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE STRONG CUP OF TEA RESULTS FROM THE TEA LEAVES’ IMMERSION IN THE WATER LONGER, ALLOWING THE WATER MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE TEA AND THE TEA INTO THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Miracle Ministry Of Jesus Christ Today!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 22, 2009

THE MIRACLE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST TODAY! Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. (Mark 6:56 KJV) And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought

THE MIRACLE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST TODAY! Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. (Mark 6:56 KJV) And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Every Church/Ministry Needs An Epaphras

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 13, 2021

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the Bible. Yet his life of service is what every minister of God should emulate.

“12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Compound Interest -- A Reproducing Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – review of what has gone before; How is it that Paul can now exhort Timothy to take on such a tremendous challenge? I. (:1) THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

This is the difference between the fruit of faithfulness, and the gift of faith.

We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULNESS . . .” Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. So to make sure there is no confusion between faith and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023

This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find The Right Ministry For You Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008

How God uses spiritual gifts to direct us into the right ministry

Title: How to find the right ministry for you Text: Acts 6:1-7 Review of last week Last week we began a new sermon series “Discovering your shape.” (How God shapes us for ministry) We saw from scripture that we are both saved for service and shaped for service.(Eph. 2:11) “We are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry Methods Questioned Part 2

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus is the Bridegroom and the Lord of the Sabbath

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 2) Mark 2:19-28 Good Morning, Exodus 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, Exodus 20:10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.” NKJV Ever since the beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survey Of Matthew: The Change In Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Wayne Odonnell on May 17, 2008

Survey of Matthew: The Change In Jesus’ Ministry

Survey of Matthew: The Change in Jesus’ Ministry Recorded Sunday, September 30, 2007; Wayne ODonnell; http://bible.ag The Two Key Outline Verses This is a survey of the gospel of Matthew and it is called, “The Change in Jesus’ Ministry.” Is anybody missing the handout? Everybody has one? Cora, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible