Sermons on ministers:

The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

The church at Thyatira had two characteristics: One was like Lydia, a woman who was a servant of Christ, ministering to the saints; the other was like Jezebel, a woman who supported the priest of Baal and hated God's servant.

I. Introduction A. Thyatira 1. The names means continual sacrifice 2. The city of Thyatira is about 35 Miles East of Pergamum a. Coastal cities (1) Ephesus (2) Smyrna (3) Pergamum b. The rest of the seven churches were inland 3. The city of Thyatira once was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Of Promise, Patience And Prize...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 3, 2015

Focusing upon the virtue of patience and the Divine mandate to transform all Christians' into Christ-like image...

Of Promise, Patience and Prize It is quiz time folks! Name the fourth element in the nine-fold Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). Of course, the first three-Love, Joy and Peace- reel off our mouth instantly but the fourth one (very vital one at that) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: *other

A Swamp Or A Lake

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

Our lives reflect the fact that we are one of the two, a swamp or a lake.

A Swamp or a Lake Some notes from “That the World May Know Ministries” Ray Vander Laan July 15, 2010 John 4:14 Monte T. Brown Introduction At the Men’s Retreat God woke me up at 3:00 AM and I received this message that I believe God wants me to share with you this morning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Job Qualifications Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2010

A study of chapter 34 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 34: 1 – 31 Job Qualifications “ 1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to the shepherds: “Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Servant's Response!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 8, 2011

As Christians in the radically self promoting age we need to remind ourselves that we are not lords over God's heritage but His servants, and servants to our brethren in our ministry to glorify Christ.

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2022

1 Timothy 4:6-10 shows us the priorities of a good servant of Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul opened chapter 4 with a discussion about false teachers. Paul wanted Timothy to combat the errors of these false teachers. Paul set down several features regarding the false teachers in verses 1-5. Then Paul went on to tell Timothy that the way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pastor And The Flock

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on?

We call these letters chain letters and most of the time included in the letter is a curse of some kind if you break the chain. Illus: There’s a story about a church that decided to include in their newsletter something similar. It had some tongue-in-cheek suggestions for church members that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Influence Of Prayer In Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Dec 23, 2024

You are one of the army of special breed prayer force that the Holy Spirit wants to train, transform and unleash for the Unstoppable manifestation of God's Power in such a time as this.

Prayer is the most powerful form of energy we can generate! The energy of Prayer is where every other energy flows and derive their strength. In the last days, the Prophetic return of our Lord Jesus Christ will be preceded by greater reawakening of prayer movement. Just as it has been in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Disorderly Christians (2 Thessalonians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2024

What can we do about disorderly, lazy and idle Christians? Lets look at that in 2 Thessalonians 3.

Do we pray for our ministers? Is God faithful? Is Christ steadfast? What should we do about disorderly Christians? Let's discuss this in 2 Thessalonians 3. Do we pray for faithful ministers of the Gospel, for both their message and their safety? Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Parents And Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002

Guidelines for Parents and Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 Illustration:Statistics and Stuff Percentage of American teens who say they want to be like their parents: 39%. Charis Conn, Ed., What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. Illustration:I’m not much of a gardener. Once I took a seed catalog and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tentmaking In Corinth

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Paul spends a time ministering in Corinth

Making Tents in Corinth Acts 18:1 – 18:17 Jeff Hughes – November 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Aquila finished stitching the last seam on the large market canopy as his wife, Priscilla, rose to answer the loud knock on the door of their shop. Daylight was fading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Steward Of The House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is an encouragement to ministers who are laboring in the "field."

Genesis 15:1-2 KJV After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. [2] And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consequences Of Clergymen Without Convictions

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about the failure of the modern minister.

The Consequences of Clergymen With No Convictions Exodus 32:1-9, 15-28, 35 Intro: What are convictions? I do not speak necessarily of the conviction of the Holy Ghost, but I speak of the conviction of the conscience. Convictions are not a matter of theology, but they are a matter of lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

Being a Christian means being a minister.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addicts Victorious In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

“Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible