Sermons on God Given Ministry:

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Brethren

You Have A God Given Purpose

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 13, 2018

Your purpose here on earth is God written and God spoken, if only you would push to the latter, no man can destroy it.

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: YOU HAVE A GOD GIVEN PURPOSE John 18:37-38 King James Version (KJV) 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Embrace Your God Given Worth

Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 22, 2025

The way God made you and me physically, emotionally, and intellectually was His intentional design - I am not an accident or a mistake.

Do you have a family member or a best friend who has walked with you through nearly every season of your life—your joys and disappointments, your successes and failures? Someone that knows you deeply, accepts you, and remains honest and trustworthy to you can bring a lot of comfort and strength to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024

The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A message of God’s love at Christmas.

Christmas is almost here. In exactly one week the day we’ve all been waiting for will have come. We’ve been singing and listening to carols as we have been awaiting its arrival. We’ve been making all sorts of plans for travel or parties or programs as we prepare for that day. And it’s so close ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living With A Ministry Outlook

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2007

Pulpit drama monologue as if Naaman the Syrian were reporting his healing. God’s gifts are free, contrary to what Gehazi thought.

It’s incredible. Truly remarkable. That I should look this good, after all I have been through. Maybe you wouldn’t understand. You did not see what I looked like only yesterday. Leprosy! I had leprosy! Great scabs on my skin. Whitish blotches here and there. Horrible sores, everywhere. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Carrying The Bones

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Service to God should not be done to be seen

I. Promises are more important than priorities -Priority: An order of preference based on urgency, importance, or merit. -Promise: A declaration which gives to the person to whom it is made a right to expect its performance. II. Purposes are more important than personalities -Psalm 139:14 I praise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shared Ministry And Gospel Priorities

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 3, 2009

In Jesus’ life and ministry we are given priorities for our life and shared ministry.

Text Mark 1:29-39 ‘Shared ministry and Gospel priorities’ I would like to share with you today, for a few minutes, some images – pictures – of ministry that I can see arising out of the verses from Mark’s Gospel we heard a few minutes ago. Pictures that I call ‘priority pictures’: pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ministry

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospe

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Credentials Of His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2018

Traveling Christian evangelists in the first century, according to the custom of the day, carried letters of recommendation. With these a poor preacher would be given, at least, a place to stay, a meal, and an opportunity to speak to the congregation.

April 23, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.a: The Credentials of His Ministry. (3:1-5) 2nd Corinthians 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

5 Fold Ministry Teacher Series

Contributed by David Roch on Dec 18, 2010

5 Fold Ministry - Is what God is using to day to build the Church. They are to actively train and equip the saints so the saints may be able to do the work God has for the Church These gifts are given by Jesus

5 fold Teacher http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php David & Phyllis Roch 5 fold teachers teach truth from the word of GOD by the revelation of GOD through the power of the Holy Spirit. They have a strong heart understanding and love for the word GOD - Being extremely careful to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family: The Givens And The Choices

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005

In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

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

The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

What the Bible says about angels’ roles as God’s ministering spirits.

INTRODUCTION When we were in the former Soviet Union this summer, we bought some watches. On the watch band was a figure of a man’s face. We tried to ask who he was but we did not have a translator at that time and so the people kept pointing to the sky. We sort of wrinkled our brow and asked, “Is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist