Sermons on Family Ministry:

The Lost Art Of Ministry

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

The church has lost sight of its purpose and ministry.

The lost art of ministry Revelations 3:1-3 Write this to Sardis, to the Angel of the church. The One holding the Seven Spirits of God in one hand, a firm grip on the Seven Stars with the other, speaks: "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfill Your Ministry Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 2, 2011

FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY

FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 KEY VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 4: 5 FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY INTRODUCTION: READ 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 PAUL CONTINUES TO EXHORT AND ENCOURAGE HIS PROTÉGÉ, TIMOTHY. ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHERS IS NECESSARY FOR FULFILLMENT OF MINISTRY. PAUL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 22, 2011

The Holy Spirit is vital to everything we do as followers of Christ. We as God

Intro: Hosea 6.6 gives us a glimpse from the Old Testament into the heart of God and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. God through Hosea says, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” This book tells the story of Hosea and Gomer. God tells Hosea ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is About Ministry Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Grace And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2010

The first sermon series from the book of Galatians, Christ Himself appointed Paul to be an apostle. An apostle is one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. An apostle is a minister sent directly by God to do a specific work. Has Christ called you

The Ministry of Grace and Peace Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments

The Holy Spirit I. He is God a. He is called God Acts 5:3-4 (NIV) 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Anointing On Ministry Gifts

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Understanding the UNIQUE role of the ministry gift to the body of christ

THE ANOINTING ON MINISTRY GIFTS Eph. 4:11ff Bishop David Ibeleme The Anointing  Divine Enablement  Supernatural Empowerment  The Power or Might of God There are two (2) distinct types:  Within (character)  Upon (charisma) There are three (3) types of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Of The Resurrected Christ

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

So what? So what if Jesus is alive today? This teaching looks at John’s vision of the resurrected Jesus and how it affects us today!

THE MINISTRY OF THE RESURRECTED CHRIST REVELATION 1:9-20 1. Illus. of Sunday School class • Teacher asked four-year-olds, “what were the first words Jesus spoke after resurrection?” • One little girl raised hand and said, “tah-dah!” • In my private thoughts, I often think of the resurrection as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Witnesses Ministry

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

Events of the last half of Daniel’s 70th Week include the Two Witnesses ministry and the end of the 70th Week of Daniel

Revelation 11 Title: Two Witnesses Ministry Theme: Testimony of Judgment Text: Revelation 11:3 I. The Angel of the Lord/The Lord Jesus Christ Commands John to ‘Rise and Measure’ (v.1) A.John is given a reed like unto a rod and told to measure [Ezekiel 40:3) 1. The temple of God 2. The altar 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Call To Ministry”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

From the individual calls of the disciples we see that what he said to them is repeated in the life of every Christian.

“The Call to Ministry” Mark 1:16-20 In the last message we looked at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Now we see that Jesus came out of the wilderness after his battle with Satan to declare the Kingdom of God was at hand. But the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Ministry of the Holy Spirit in O.T. and N.T.

Ministry of the Holy Spirit I. Ministry of Verbal Inspiration of Scripture (II Samuel 23:1-7) A. Method of the Holy Spirit-Speaking the Word B. Means of the Holy Spirit-Tongue of David C. Message of the Holy Spirit for Men-Qualifications & Results of Godly Leadership D. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fulfill Your Ministry

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist