Sermons on Ministers:

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Issues In Aging: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

MOST OF THE CHANGES WE SHALL SEE IN LIFE WILL HAPPEN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS. MANY WILL NOT BE PLEASANT AND WILL BRING ABOUT A MIXED BAG OF RESPONSES, HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THOSE WITH DIMENTIA AND ALSHEIMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

ISSUES IN AGING: PART II ROMANS 12:9-18 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING, BY LOOKING AT THE CHALLENGES THAT WE WILL FACE, IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AS WE GROW OLDER. ONE PERSON I READ COMPARED OUR SENIOR YEARS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF A FOOTBALL GAME. YOU COULD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Steps To Inner Healing

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Oct 26, 2014

I have compiled a basic list of fundamental steps that are so important for those receiving or ministering inner healing. This is a vital part of the deliverance ministry and plays an irreplaceable role in setting many free today.

Biblical steps to inner healing I have compiled a basic list of fundamental steps that are so important for those receiving or ministering inner healing. This is a vital part of the deliverance ministry and plays an irreplaceable role in setting many free today. God wants to take your wounds, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

America is dealing with a national epidemic called depression. Through Elijah's experience with depression and how God ministered to him and delivered him, we can learn how to not only cope with depression but to overcome it.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION I Kings 19:1-8 In America, today, we are dealing with a national epidemic. It’s not a virus, a bacterial infection, or germ of any kind. It is a spiritual, emotional, and physical epidemic called depression. ** 15% of Americans will require medical treatment for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Preach, Hear, Follow.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 21, 2013

We are in the business of winning followers to their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is not only Ministers who are called to evangelism, but all Christians. Having received the good news ourselves, our hearts yearn to share it with others.

PREACH, HEAR, FOLLOW. John 1:35-42. “The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus” (John 1:37). John the Baptist was sent beforehand to ‘prepare the way for the Lord’ (Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:3). Thus, John’s ministry always pointed away from himself to the One who was to come: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Marriage Is Sick

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

The marriage institution was created by God. It is a very senior serious divine institution. It is even senior to the church. It is something from the heart of God and because of that, God was the first officiating minister of a wedding.Therefore, marr

This week, in our message titled, "When your marriage is sick," we would be looking at reasons why marriages become sick, signs of a sick marriage and the ways of dealing sucessfully with a sick marriage. Genesis 2:18 says, “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Are Religious Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 4, 2012

1- If you are religious - listen and do the Word 2- If you are religious - keep a rein on your tongue 3- If you are religious - minister to those in distress 4- If you are religious - keep yourself clean

INTRO.- ILL.- The two thousand member Baptist church was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. One of the two men walked to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011

This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Midnight Matters

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 14, 2011

What is your reaction when it is darker than it has ever been in your life? It reall does matter. God wants you to respond in a way that your ordeal can minister to the lives of others.

Midnight Matters Acts 16:25-30 Midnight is the darkest hour. It is the end of a day. It is a turning point. I. Tested in the Will of God Paul and Silas receive the Macedonian call (16:9,10) and go to Europe with the gospel. They baptized Lydia and things were starting out good. In short ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30, Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosw To Be A Member Of The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 5, 2015

There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?”

TITLE: HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-19 There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?” It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled By The Presence Of Christ To Swing Into Action Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught by example that nothing can bring greater joy to the lives of His disciples, as well as those they minister to, than doing right toward others even if doing so inconveniences the doer.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Why Christians Should Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 15, 2021

A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

IWHA IS THAT? ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for the non-churchgoer than for church-goers according to a study made by Dr. George W. Comstock of the university’s Department of Epidemiology. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Through Suffering In Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I’d like to begin with the example of Richard Wurmbrand. His is a famous struggle against true evil. He was born in Armenia in 1909. He was a minister in Romania during the spread of communism across the globe.

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. -2 Corinthians 4:8-10 ESV I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2020

As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort.

Background Information As 2020 is now over, I wonder if the church as the body of Christ might have missed a real opportunity to minister to those who were hurting because the church ought to be where people find comfort. The church ought to be a comforting place. I look around the church house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Reversed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2023

Why did the women head to the tomb while it was dark? What did it take for them to understand that Jesus is alive? Answers to these questions and more are available in this message from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Mark 16:1-7 Pray. (During the prayer, have the techs turn off all lights, we used black slides so screens appeared to be off as well, act confused for a minute as to what happened, then assure the church that the techs will figure it out as we continue in the dark. The lights will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ