Sermons on Fivefold Ministry:

Ministry Outside The Circle Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005

Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Applying Gifts To Ministry Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon is the tenth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which purposes to encourage hearers to apply their spiritual gift in ministry to others.

This is the final message in a series of sermons I have been preaching on “spiritual gifts.” We began this series by talking about the 3 Categories of Gifts and they are Motivational gifts, Ministry gifts, and Manifestation gifts. The texts we will consider in applying Ministry gifts today will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Under The Microscope

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Ministry Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006

"Encouragement" is God’s plan, program, and command. This message utilizes the use of "Encouragement Cards" to fulfill God’s plan for us to encourage others.

“The Ministry Of Encouragement” INTRODUCTION: “O give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a DISCOURAGING word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.” Can you imagine that? … No DISCOURAGING words! Ever been DISCOURAGED? Not a good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 14, 2009

Misunderstandings of what Jesus ministry was all about.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 37-43 The grade two class had their class picture taken and the teacher was trying to encourage them all to get their parents to buy one of these pictures by saying, “Someday you’ll look at this picture and you’ll say, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe ministry of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s ministry John 15: 26-16:11 William Randolph Hearst was one of the wealthiest men in the world of his time and he was known as a passionate collector of fine art. One day he was looking through a catalog of rare paintings and he saw a piece he just had to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe omniscience of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s ministry John 16: 12- 24 Just a couple of weeks ago the date was Friday the thirteenth and as long as I can remember this has always been considered to be an unlucky day. When I lived in Cape Breton as a kid they’d always warn you, be very careful ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Ministry Of All Believers

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 23, 2007

This address is meant to validate the work of people already serving in ministry and to empower those who are wanting to minister in the church.

Clovis Christian Church 12 August 2007 Body of Christ, on behalf of church leaders I must apologize to you. For the sake of expedience we have short changed you and let you be cheated out of the greatest pleasure and blessing of the Christian life. With good intentions we have surrendered to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Relfecting Christ to the world around us through living out our calling.

EPIC-11/9/03-40 Days-Discipleship, Ministry & Mission Metaphor of the mirror-reflect X, His glory, character, attitude, nature. Purpose Clip-40 days Purpose that gives us hope Purpose that gives us passion Purpose that gives us reason to live Purpose that gives life meaning Must discover our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Ministry Can Be A Struggle!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

There is no doubt that when Paul arrived, alone, in the sinful city of Corinth, it was a little bit of a shock. Worn down, lonely, discouraged, he needed the provision of God.

Passage: Acts 18:1-17 Intro: When we read Acts, we get a picture of Paul in our minds. 1. we picture him striding powerfully from one rejection to another, brushing off the effects of this beating or that imprisonment. 2. but here in Corinth, it seems to have caught up with him. 3. many miles on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free