SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Lasting Ministry:

showing 766-780 of 137,067
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • clinton smith avatar

    Our Commitment To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

    Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Family Versus Ministry?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

    Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Ministry Of Grace And Peace

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,434 views

    The first sermon series from the book of Galatians, Christ Himself appointed Paul to be an apostle. An apostle is one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. An apostle is a minister sent directly by God to do a specific work. Has Christ called you

    The Ministry of Grace and Peace Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Sucession Planning In Ministry

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    Outline the importance and the elements of succession planning

    Succession Planning in Ministry Prov. 27:23ff; Eph. 4:11ff. Essence of Succession  Succession in ministry rests on the principles of Continuity and Progression.  It must be planned – it doesn’t just happen.  Success without a successor is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Gillchrest avatar

    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 5,062 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Haynes avatar

    Elements Of A Fruitful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009
     | 4,738 views

    In this sermon we look at how to have a fruitful personal ministry through the words of Paul in Colossians 1:24-29

    Paul’s Elements of a Fruitful Ministry “How to Glorify Christ in our lives” Colossians 1:24-29 October 11, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and review: In Colossians 1:15-19 the apostle Paul showed us the preeminence of the God/Man Jesus Christ! In Colossians 1:19-22 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    Ministry of the Holy Spirit in O.T. and N.T.

    Ministry of the Holy Spirit I. Ministry of Verbal Inspiration of Scripture (II Samuel 23:1-7) A. Method of the Holy Spirit-Speaking the Word B. Means of the Holy Spirit-Tongue of David C. Message of the Holy Spirit for Men-Qualifications & Results of Godly Leadership D. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Having A Ministry Mindset Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Jesus wants us to trust him to use us in ministry.

    Title: Having a Ministry Mindset Text: John 6: 1-13 (The feeding of the 5000) Introduction “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Allen avatar

    Gift Oriented Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

    There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

    On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • John McElwee avatar

    Ministry Of All Believers

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,725 views

    This address is meant to validate the work of people already serving in ministry and to empower those who are wanting to minister in the church.

    Clovis Christian Church 12 August 2007 Body of Christ, on behalf of church leaders I must apologize to you. For the sake of expedience we have short changed you and let you be cheated out of the greatest pleasure and blessing of the Christian life. With good intentions we have surrendered to a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

    THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 44,352 views

    Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

    THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Foundation For Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    EVERY FOLLOWER OF CHRIST SHOULD KNOW WHAT A CHURCH NEEDS TO EMBRACE AND DO IN ORDER TO REALLY WORK FOR CHRIST

    THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Acts 4:32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. W Jenkins avatar

    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist