Sermons on Ministering:

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made Ananias A Profound Disciple? He Said, "Yes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 11, 2016

Somethings that made Ananias a great disciple is he said yes to God when He called, He went, He ministered, He affirmed. We can say Yes to God for He said YES for us.

Acts 9:10-22 What made Ananias a Profound Disciple? He said “YES”! 1. He said “Yes”, when the Lord called The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. • Note Ananias answered Yes Lord. Ananias trusted the Lord like David who said, "Yes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

Good Lord, He's Done It Again!

Contributed by Marlene Mcniece on Apr 23, 2019

I am a Certified Lay Minister in the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. This sermon was written for a Wednesday Worship service on 4-24-19. It combines elements of Easter and of the Festival of God's Creation.

“Good Lord, He’s Done it Again!” Sunday was the day we celebrated the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection! Sunday was an extra special day in our Church year! But every day of our lives is special as we remember the miracles of God’s love, of salvation, of eternal life; every day that we feel the ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Revelation 11:18

Remember - A Message For Memorial Day

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 27, 2023

Here is a simple message for Memorial Day. Since I minister on a Seminole Indian Reservation the deaths from the Seminole Wars are included. You may want to remove these and use something that is more relevant to you faith community.

Remember Psalm 22:25-29   Intro.   This is Memorial Day week-end         It’s sad that many do not know nor recognize what this day       Is all about.             It was to be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Softening The Blow Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Harvest

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 5, 2007

To cast the vision for 2008 for our congregation to be praying for those who are unchurched, or distant from the Lord. We are praying for God to move upon their hearts and to send more workers into the field (perhaps us) to minister to them and to talk w

Let’s see it, how many of you went shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, black Friday. How many of you finished up your shopping? Was anyone crazy enough to be there at 4 am? Confession time, I have to admit, I went shopping on Friday but fortunately we didn’t do our shopping until the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Veil Of Ignorance

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

People are managing the affairs they know little or nothing about. For instance, there are teachers who should be students, deliverance ministers who need deliverance, “great men and women of God” who should be learning how to be true followers of Christ.

A tragic story once occurred of a woman and her son walking along a river bank. The woman was in her latter stage of pregnancy and held her toddler son by the hand as they journeyed. Suddenly, the little boy slipped and fell into the river! The woman in her condition could not jump into the river ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. It into this world filled with violence and hate that Jesus sends his disciples (followers) as ministers of peace.

“Blessed Are The Peacemakers” Matthew 5:9 Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. At least one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Things In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015

To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 11, 2016

When we become a new creation in Christ, we become ministers of reconciliation having been given the message of reconciliation as if God is making his plea through us: Be ye reconciled to God. We are therefore, ambassadors for Christ.

Let's talk about New Beginnings and especially the new beginning in our life born again, saved by the Grace of God. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Now we see that we are a new creation. We might be called by the same name, we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Philippians 3:10-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 29, 2016

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. In this outline we point out a few needed ethics for both believer and minister.

Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Wow! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2023

When is the last time you stopped to think about the WOW moments God has placed in your life? Consider these thoughts as our Family Minister walks us through several WOW moments in the life of the apostle John.

Our current sermon series is entitled “Words to Live By.” Last week, we talked about “Help.” Today, we’re going to look at the word, “Wow.” We’re going to look at how God acts in our lives and leaves us saying, “Wow!” I was once told a story about a boy that was drawing a picture. When his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7, Luke 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 20:20-28, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:52-55, Mark 13:1-3, Mark 14:32-42, John 19:25-27, Revelation 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2022

Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, having promised the Holy Spirit to minister in His stead; He now describes how His disciples can relate to Him, even though He is no longer physically present.

I Am the True Vine John 15:1-11 1. A lot of flowers are in bloom right now. Florists make a fiving marketing them. Man, to florist: ‘I'd like a bunch of flowers, please.” Florist: “Certainly, sir. What flowers would you like?” Man: “Err ... I'm not sure ... Ummm ..” Florist: “Let me help ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Psalm 80:8-19, 1 John 2:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2019

We often think of God blessing us, but what about us blessing God? David gives us some good reasons to bless God. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Read Psalm 103:1-5 Brother Roger, a reformed minister, moved to Taizé, France in 1940 to re-establish a form of monastic communal living that had been a tradition in that area back in medieval times. The community became known as a place for the down and out. In the 60s, young adults began ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ