Sermons on God Given Ministry:

Do You Believe In Miracles?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 17, 2006

This message looks at various aspects of healing. Biblical answers are given to the question: "Does God Heal Today?"

Do You Believe in Miracles? 2 Kings 5:1-19 The World Book Dictionary defines a miracle as “A wonderful happening that is contrary to or independent of the known laws of nature.” When it comes to believing in miracles we tend to be skeptical. We hear about someone being healed and we want to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 1 - The Judgement Is Bad Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

Men have become followers, not leaders. In too many cases men have abrogated their positions through a bad Christian walk, laziness; a careless, unconcerned walk with the Lord. A failure to be students of scripture with nothing that God can use, leaves a spiritual vacuum for the next generation.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 1 - THE JUDGEMENT IS BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 3 [A]. THE UNDERSTANDING IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 15 [[Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Numbers 10:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Shepherd For Glory - 1 Peter 5:2c-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 8, 2025

It matters a lot to God what your motives are for ministry.

1 Peter 5:1 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

This Is My Inauguration

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of A Servant

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 2, 2021

Next in series on John

John 13 (1) The spirit of a Servant Yesterday was a full day. We spent a good portion of the day, fixing things for Christmas in the Country. After slipping home for a late lunch, we retuned to the church and started working getting ready for last night. After we got back down here, Gladys told ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Broken Jars

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023

Rick and Kari Burdette's story

His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Faithful Stewardship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

The right use of our privileges.

A CALL TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. Luke 12:41-48. LUKE 12:41. Peter asked whether the parable of the serving master was addressed to “us” (the apostles, representing the Christian ministry) or even to “all” (the whole crowd, representing all people everywhere). LUKE 12:42. “And the Lord said, Who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiveness Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007

Jesus forgave many people during his ministry. Likewise, God has also forgiven us.

The Forgiveness of Jesus One of the hardest phrases in the English language to say is “I Forgive You”. As humans we are often too reluctant to forgive. God wants us to be healed of past hurts so our healing can begin. If we are not healed ourselves, we cannot heal others. We should look to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Resting And Relaxing In God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2018

Physical rest and spiritual rest are essential for each and every one of us. God has given you the freedom to choose to rest, to be still, to know that God is God.

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and it’s apt that this month we are going to be thinking about resting and relaxing in God. “Rest” is defined as “peace, ease or refreshment.” “Relax” means “to become loose or less firm, to have a milder manner, to be less stiff.” What does the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:16-17, Mark 1:21-34, Mark 6:31-32, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 6:31-34, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Citizen Under God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 1, 2007

What are our God-given responsibilities as Christian citizens? Can we be soldiers of the cross and still good citizens in the land?

ONE CITIZEN UNDER GOD *INTRO> There are slogans, sayings we’ve all heard concerning our nation over the years: -->America, love it or leave it. -->My country, right or wrong. -->Better dead than red. -->Power to the people. And there are statements that are especially applicable to our focus this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lent Means Return To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014

This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

**This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of A “ Chrisma “ Atmosphere

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

The difference between ministering to people or just giving them religion.

THE BENEFIT OF A “ CHRISMA “ ATMOSPHERE 4-5-09 Luke 10:30-35 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 19, 2003

Elisha felt that he could not face the challenges before him without a clear manifestation of God’s blessing upon his ministry.

"WHERE IS THE LORD GOD OF ELIJAH?" "Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, ’Where is the Lord God of Elijah?’ And when he had struck the water, it was divided this way and that; and Elisha crossed over." II Kings 2:14 People were much the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Restoration Of The Lost Years

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Jan 10, 2016

This sermon encourages us to trust God during the 'dry seasons' of our life with the confidence that He will bring restoration into our life and Ministry

GOD’S RESTORATION OF THE LOST YEARS (Isaiah 54, Joel 2) INTRODUCTION – One of the historical wonders of my country Sri Lanka is the complex rock fortress, Sigiriya, and the palace built on it by one of our former Kings, Kasyapa, many centuries ago. It is an amazing place to see & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God