Sermons on Lasting Ministry:

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015

A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry Acts 6:8-15 (January 2023) There are certain people throughout the history of this church who have left a lasting legacy. There are others that I never had the privilege to meet because they went to glory long before I arrived. But their stories, legacies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him? Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

• Jesus was saying that the church in the last days will point to ministry for validation. They will point to gifts, they will point to ministry, they will point to how many souls were saved. But in all the ministry, all the gifts of the spirit working,

Rev. James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle Matt 7:22-23 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Retired? Welcome To Full Time Ministry!!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2016

You may be retired from secular work, but your work for God has just been enlarged!

During my meditation and prayer time it came to me that I am not retired, I am in full time ministry! Not in a paying position, but certainly in position for having a rewarding life that is more than pay. Most of my life, I have been bi-vocational and ministered without pay. The nutty thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022

How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Find The Right Ministry For You Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 25, 2008

How God uses spiritual gifts to direct us into the right ministry

Title: How to find the right ministry for you Text: Acts 6:1-7 Review of last week Last week we began a new sermon series “Discovering your shape.” (How God shapes us for ministry) We saw from scripture that we are both saved for service and shaped for service.(Eph. 2:11) “We are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006

The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Focus And Ministry Of God’s Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 18, 2025

God gives us a very clear, very distinct picture of the Messiah's purpose, relationship to Him, and what He will be responsible for doing. The challenge for us today is: will we receive this completed work to restore our relationship with a God who has never stopped loving us?

Isaiah, Part 17 The Focus and Ministry of God’s Messiah Isaiah 42:1-9 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us! - Last week, we saw a unique proclamation challenging us about who God is -- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 3:17, 2 Samuel 7:12-14, Genesis 12:3, Matthew 26:28, John 1:4, Numbers 23:19, Titus 1:2, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Ministry’s Prosperity

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on generations of disobedience. Now

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on generations of disobedience. Now at ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Will Serve The Ministry Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 14, 2004

The vision of this sermon is to move people out of the pews and into service.

Membership Covenant I Will Serve the Ministry of Our Church Mark 10:45 January 25, 2004 Intro: A. [Wrong Side of the Boat] People who refuse to get involved in problems of their community are like the two shipwrecked men in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat, the pair watched as those at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

God's Ministry of Encouragement

Acts 27:21 - 44 God's Ministry of Encouragement Background - Paul doubting He would see Rome (Euroclydn) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-44

Denomination: Holiness

Workplace Ministry - How To Equip Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

God has called placed us in a particular work and place with a purpose. How do we use the workplace to evangelise, without offeding the fellow workers?

How many of you think you are leaders? How many of you think you are followers of Christ? The fact is that we do not have much of a choice or much of a say in this matter. Let me explain why. John C Maxwell, the noted Church leader, author and Leadership Guru, states in the Maxwell Leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023

This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Led Ministry Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 6, 2001

An exposition of Isaiah 61:1-3

Islington Baptist Church November 4, 2001 Isaiah 61:1-3 Scripture readings: I Peter 1:3-12, Luke 4:16-30 Series: Jesus in the book of Isaiah Today’s title: The Spirit led ministry of Jesus Christ Last week we began a new series entitled “Jesus in the book of Isaiah”, and in doing so I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist