Sermons on Ministries:

James The Less Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

What is a disciple?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less is one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. 2. His father is named Alphaeus (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:15). 3. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Mt. 27:55-56, 61; Mk. 15:40). 4. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Focused In Ordinary Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the face of discouragement?

Subject: "Keeping Focused in Ordinary Days" Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.

The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

The Greatest Thing

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An abridgment and adaptation based upon "The Greatest Thing in the World" by Henry Drummond, 1851-1897, dealing with the centrality of love in Christian life and ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims that God is love, and, that we as Christians are called to love perfectly (see 1 John 4:15-19). Somehow along the way we have lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Equipped To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019

Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Deacon Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 7, 2019

We are all called to serve, but Deacons are called by the church to be the Servants of the Church.

This week and next we will look at the office of Deacon. Starting next week, you, the body of Christ gathered here at Rosemont will nominated men from our congregation to fill the open slots we have on our deacon team. The Bible calls for two offices in the church, the office of Pastor and of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Deacon Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 12, 2019

When looking at the qualifications for a deacon we see that these are things that all Christians should aspire to.

For far too many churches, the deacons appear to be group that runs and directs the activities of a church, whereas last week we discussed how deacons were set up to be the servants of the church. In fact that is what the title of deacon means, a servant, not a ruler, taskmaster, or overseer. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Crossed The Jordan? Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 16, 2019

The Lord has personally invited you to enter His rest and discover His strength. But you will have to “cross over the Jordan” in your spiritual life to experience the reality of that truth.

HAVE YOU CROSSED THE JORDAN? Text: Joshua 3 Dr. Larry Petton _______________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – JOSHUA 3:5-17 5 Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” 6 Joshua said to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Minister Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015

The minister

The Minister I Corinthians 4 1. His requirement - vs. 1-2 A. Minister = under rower B. Steward = manager C. Faithful = trustworthy 2. His Judgment - vs. 3-5 *judgment = exercising my right to be God A. Human judgment - Matthew 7:1 B. Self-judgment - Galatians 6:3-4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 13, 2013

Getting a high station so you can be served; having others serve you and do your bidding; becoming a big shot...That's what life's all about, right? Not in God's kingdom. In this "One Another" command, we learn why, and how we can become great before God.

Serve One Another Message 6 in One Anothers Series Chuck Sligh October 13, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this message and all the sermons in the One Another Series is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro is not original with me, but I have lost the source. If anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2013

The responsibility of the pulpit to promote godliness in the Community of Faith is explored

“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” [1] Godliness looms large in the thinking of the Apostle. The term “godliness” occurs fifteen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Baptist