Sermons on Lasting Ministry:

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 5 in a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 15, 2003 John 11:1-44 “The Resurrection and the Life” INTRO Our text for the morning is John 11; we have a lengthy section of text, and so I’ve asked the Praise Team to help me with the reading of the Scripture this morning. If you’d like to turn in your Bibles and follow along, that’d ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Servant King

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

How to be a good servant. An example from the King!

The Servant King John 17:1-17 Introduction Did you know that you could actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When The Camera Turns On You? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

There must come a time of godly division when we accept or reject Jesus. John, in this part of his gospel, is pushing his readers to consider their belief about Jesus.

You may remember this Sunday as the Sunday that Church was no longer safe. (Use video camera). Once in a while, for special occasions and things, we have video taped our worship time and there has been a camera on my face up here. What would happen if we took the focus off the front of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goodness Trap

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007

The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Pieces Of Silver And A Suit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2017

Religion is cheap. Those who seek to perpetuate religion will sell the Faith for a pittance. The message calls on the faithful to distinguish between those seeking a job in the ministry and those who are appointed by God to minister.

“Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 3 of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 1, 2003 John 10:7-10 “The Door” INTRO No beating around the bush this morning; let me give it to you straight. If by some chance today were your last day on earth (and we must admit that possibility, however remote it might seem), and you were called to stand before God, and He asked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Urgent Preparation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 7, 2008

In this passage, Jesus knows what is in store for Him. He knows that within just a few short hours, He would be beaten and bruised and hung on an old rugged cross. He knows the tremendous task that lies ahead. So He knows He must urgently prepare.

1. Urgently prepare in solitude 2. Urgently prepare in sorrow 3. Urgently prepare in submission 4. Don’t prepare by sleeping What would you do if you knew what was going to happen to you tomorrow? If, somehow, some way it was possible for you to look into the future—what would you do? Would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Sinners Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007

If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministering To The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

True strength and clarity come from worshiping God with undivided hearts, ministering to Him in prayerful devotion, and listening for the Spirit’s leading.

Friends, welcome. Some of us came in with calendars crammed full and hearts running on low. You may feel stretched, hurried, or a little hollow. Find your seat. Breathe. The God who knows your name is near. He is not nervous, and He is not in a rush. He is here to meet with His people, and He loves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2

Topics: Worship, Ministry

#15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#15 - the final lesson in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness series. We began in the presence of God at the Ark; lost the power to go into God’s presence through sin; but now Jesus has torn down the last barrier and opened the Way. Praise God!

#15 The Last Barrier Has Been Removed Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series By Pastor Jim May The Veil before the Holy of Holies (SHOW PICTURE OF VEIL) Exodus 26:31-33, "And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005

Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Out With The Old - In With The New"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 19, 2001

We need discernment so that we can know when to let go of things of the past to enthusiastically seek the blessings God has in store for us in the present. Because of their clinging to the Temple the Chosen People of God missed out on the promised Messia

¡§Out With The Old -- In With The New¡¨ Hebrews 8:1-13 When we are confronted with all of the problems of the present, we are often tempted to reminisce about the days of old and how wonderful things were back then. If we experienced the ¡§good old days,¡¨ then the tendency to cling to the past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Highs And Lows Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Dealing with rough times in ministry

Acts 5 - Dealing with the Highs and Lows in Ministry - 2/26/16 Turn with me this morning to Acts chapter 5.  Whenever we look at the lives of individuals in scripture, we see that every one of us goes through highs and lows in ministry.  Think of Abraham - willing to sacrifice his son ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational