Sermons on Incarnational Ministry:

The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009

Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Ministry - Investing In Others

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing has always b

Ministry – Investing in Others Matthew 20:28-34 Intro What is a good investment today? Several strong companies that enjoyed a superior reputation a year ago are now struggling to service. Companies like Enron, Nextel, Worldcom, Delta, and United have suffered huge losses. Financial investing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Youth Ministry

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Our children stand for something. They stand for the kind of dependence and helplessness and need and insufficiency and faith that his required of adults to enter the kingdom of God. Like Jesus said, “To such as there belongs the kingdom.”

The Importance of Our Youth Ministry Mark 10:13-16 Intro Two young children were talking to each other about parent problems one day. One of them complained to the other saying, “First they teach you to talk, then they teach you to walk, and as soon as you learn how to do both, they tell you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Financial Giving

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

The motivation for giving is love.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

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

Pure Motivation For Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Not all who minister do so with the right motives, so God will test our motives to make them pure.

#8 5-13-07 Pure Motives for Ministry Introduction, Today is Mother’s Day. Mothers demonstrate great amount of love. No one loves like a mother. The kind of love a mother has for her children is the kind of love we need in ministry (1Thess 2:7 ,8) Text, Philippians 1:15-18 I. The Wrong Motives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaping Ourselves For Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

God has shaped each one of us for ministry. It is important for us to understand our shape and use it for God’s glory

Shaping ourselves for ministry Are you SHAPEd for ministry? Adapted from an article by Rick Warren (Author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church”) S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym Rick Warren developed years ago to explain the five elements that determine what a person’s ministry should be. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist