Sermons on Kerusso Ministries:

Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jun 24, 2008

When Christ’s Disciples reach out to the less fortunate with a hand of compassion they are in fact reaching out to Him.

Lectionary 13 A Matthew 10:40-42 This morning our gospel text concludes the discourse that Jesus gave to His disciples when He commissioned them to continue the ministry that He had begun with the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Two weeks ago the Gospel of Matthew informed us that after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Distractions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2009

Did you know that this age seeks to distract you from becoming like the Lord and serving in His story? Plenty and want are two sides of the same coin and they seek to keep us from freely loving and being used by God. Find out how to beat them at their own

So far in our study of the book of Matthew we have seen Jesus proclaim that only by realizing our lack or rightness and God’s provision of life can we have hope and a future. We saw that God intends for us to be light and salt—communicating His message to a dark and bland world. We saw that God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Uncommon Service Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at how Philip’s life was an example of uncommon service.

UNCOMMON SERVICE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 4 Jesus lived and breathed service. Jesus stooped to love. He bent over backward to concern himself with others’ needs. It doesn’t seem logical that God would choose service as the path to try to impact the world. Yet the most strident atheist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: *other

Claiming Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 4, 2009

I am the resurrection and the life is God’s promise for a new life in the midst of the most painful of all situations

The processional hymn will be "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" and among other sons will be Wondrous Cross and an older Petra song, "Grave Robber". I don’t know will preach but I hope texts include John 11. And I hope whoever preaches includes an invitation for people to hear God and commit ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 12, 2009

Now is the time.

NOW 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Pastor Ken Crow We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Quitando Barreras

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 8, 2010

Jesus purificó el templo de vendedores para dar paso a los que querían adorar. Muchas veces nosotros tenemos obstáculos para venir a Dios, pero Jesús quita todo impedimento.

I. Introducción a. Huracanes de Florida esta semana b. Habiendo estado en un huracán (Hugo) recuerdo los daños causados y los días y a veces semanas para que todo se reestableciera. Los calles se inundaban y no permitían el paso y teníamos que buscan rutas alternas. Luego había arboles y cables ...read more

Scripture: John 2:14-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

An Itch In The Middle Of Your Back

Contributed by Dewey Miller on Feb 15, 2010

Young people are often an "inconvenience" to those of us in the church. We want to do ministry to and with children and youth, but we do not want to neglect what we think is really important- the adults.

A great way to Christ is to see the world through the eyes of young people. Too often, young people are like an itch in the middle of your back that you just can't reach. It's there and we need to do something about it, but we don't know what. We need to look at young people, children and teens, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Glory Shines So Bright Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011

God's glory will be the defining feature of the new heaven and new earth. Therefore we need to make His glory the supreme passion of our life right now.

Right now, if you go outside, there are innumerable stars in the sky. But you can only see one of them – our sun. That is because the light from the sun is so bright that none of those other stars in the sky can be seen during the daytime. But if we wait until the sun sets tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

The Call of God is the greatest thing in this world.

Eph 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; The absolute greatest vocation in the world is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus is the good shepherd, are you willing to let Him be your shepherd?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I do not know about you, but when I look in the Bible and see that God is constantly comparing us to sheep, I am a bit insulted. Why? • There are many reasons, first except for lambs, they are not very cute. They are not great hunters. I do personally know of any ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dawgs Like Me

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at Jesus interaction with a Canaanite woman whom He refers to as a dog. Why would Jesus talk to someone like this? How hurt must the woman have been by this; and what are we to learn from her?

Dakota Community Church February 22, 2009 am Dawgs - Like Me Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Appreciating The Authentic Savior Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Are you looking for a hopeful rest? Consider a hurting people and a healing Savior. Even today we can appreciate an authentic Savior!

Mark 6:53-56 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 53 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who were sick to wherever they heard He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009

All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009

God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational