Sermons on lay ministry: showing 211-225 of 86,490

Gambling Ministry

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Ministry

Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2012

In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul reminded them of the ministry he conducted among them. His description of his ministry provides us with an excellent model for our ministry.

Introduction: A. Last week, in our sermon, we worked our way through 1 Thessalonians chapter one and noticed why the church at Thessalonica was a model church. 1. We discovered that they were a model church for at least three reasons: (1). Their Faithful Service. (2) Their Open Receptivity. (3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2011

The message talks about events leading to the teaching, preaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Text: “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people” (Matthew 4:23). The first part of our text says, “And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

What is the Ministry Every Christian Should Be Involved In? Reconciliation

“The Ministry of Reconciliation” Text: II Corinthians 5:14-20 Intro: There is a lot of good preaching in this passage, but I would like to focus for just a few moments on verses 18-20, and introduce to you to The Ministry That Every Christian (For Heaven’s sake) Should Be Involved In: At some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Impressionable Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 7, 2011

Jesus had an incredible ministry when he was in Capernaum. People were radically changed and brought their friends to Him.

The next few weeks we will be examining the different types of ministries during Jesus life. Here is a list of those ministries: A Powerful Ministry, A Redeeming Ministry, A Remarkable Ministry, A Breath-taking Ministry and of course, A Rewarding Ministry. Introduction - Man Raised with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Redeeming Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Remarkable Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

What is the best day you have ever experienced? The day of your wedding or the birth of your first born? It ought to be the day you first met Jesus! It was with the paralytic!

And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached (ëáëÝù-imp aor) the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Environment

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).

The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus does not leave us alone when he ascends to the Father. He sends us his spirit to enlighten us, sanctify us,and enable us to minister.

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 “The Spirit’s Ministry” INTRODUCTION Between the first Easter and his ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples and to over five hundred others who became eye-witnesses to his resurrection. We do not know much of what Jesus said or did during those forty days. We ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reminder For Ministry

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

So often we have to remind ourselves of what our calling in Christ is... we have to be reminded that we are ALL called to minister...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2003 Date Preached: November 26, 2003 Church: OZHBC (Wed night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Reminder for Ministry Text: Colossians 4:17 Introduction: When the Apostle Paul wrote a letter he would also include some miscellaneous items that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist