Sermons on ministry challenges: showing 976-990 of 87,536

Seven Honest Questions Regarding Christianity: A Challenge

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

Recently I challenged my friends and acquaintances, those who are skeptics, agnostics, non-religious and so on to raise their best questions regarding the Christian faith. I asked them to raise honest questions, questions that if answered would possibly clear the road for them to believe.

Recently I challenged my friends and acquaintances, those who are skeptics, agnostics, non-religious and so on to raise their best questions regarding the Christian faith. I asked them to raise honest questions, questions that if answered would possibly clear the road for them to believe. I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Attitude Check: 2 Challenges To Your Attitude

Contributed by Chris Miller on Apr 10, 2019

Attitude is a major influencer, and Paul issues two challenges to our attitude.

Read Phillippians 4:6-9. Introduction A family who had twin boys wanted to teach them a lesson about attitude. They took each boy and placed him in a room by himself. The room was full of horse manure. They told the boys they had to stay in their rooms for an hour, then they would come get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Ephesians 3:20, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prevailing Power Through The Ministry Of The Word

Contributed by William Kumuyi on May 28, 2018

Feeding on strong meat makes you strong in faith, in the spirit, for spiritual warfare, on battlefield, for exploits, in prevailing prayers. God’s word is the source, foundation and basis of prevailing, supernatural power in our lives, families & ministry

“SPECTACULAR DIVINE IMPARTATION” 27th May 2018 PREVAILING POWER THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Hebrews 5:12-14 God’s word is the source, foundation and basis of prevailing supernatural power in our lives, families, and ministries. It is food and nourishment: food for our spirit, soul and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

Titus 1:5-9 5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 27, 2015

3 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-III—John 2:12-25 Attention: Franklin County welcome sign off of both Ocklocknee River bridges: "Welcome to Franklin County"—“World’s Best Oysters & Beaches” Franklin County Commissioners realize we must have something to offer which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Dynamite Church

Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003

Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

If You Are...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon preached at a Pastor’s & Missionaries Conference to challenge those called to ministry.

Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Pastors & Missionaries Conference March 13, 2007 Introduction I am so excited to be given the opportunity to preach today. As I thought and prayed about what I might preach, so many things came to mind. This being a pastors and missionaries conference, do I preach about us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

"The Cosmic War And The Ministry Of Jesus”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2024

Similar to a previous sermon, Much like the message of Christmas & Easter the "warfare" noted in Mark and each of the gospels is on going. Sermon has some quotes from "Jesus in the Churches Gospels" by J. Reumann

In Jesus Holy Name June 9, 2024 Redeemer Text: Mark 3:28-29 “The Cosmic War and the Ministry of Jesus” Today’s Gospel reading brings us to a challenge very early in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus has returned to his new adopted home town of Capernaum. Jesus healed a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:28-29, John 8:44

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2012

Three tough things God asks of us just as much as He did of Abram.

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith: - What we’re going to see here is that Abram’s physical journey is a picture of our spiritual journey. - Most of us will not have to move physically to be obedient to Christ (though some will), but we all have to move spiritually to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Moses' Rap

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Moses used poetry and music to challenge Israel to remain faithful to God’s covenant.

You can hardly go to a sporting event without hearing the pounding beat—Boom, boom, BOOM! Boom, boom, BOOM! We shall, we shall ROCK you!” When I was younger, many of my favorite radio and television programs were sponsored by a company that guaranteed to make you as safe as the Rock of Gibraltar. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Paul’s Ministry In Berea And Athens Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 15, 2024

Paul's continued journey gives us two things to focus on: We must be sure that our own hearts are right and that we’ve chosen Christ, and we must be sure that we have told everyone that we know about Him! This is our calling as the Church, and where we must focus today.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 26 Paul’s Ministry in Berea and Athens Acts 17:10-34 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34, Exodus 20:3-5, Nehemiah 9:6, Isaiah 55:6, John 5:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Compound Interest -- A Reproducing Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – review of what has gone before; How is it that Paul can now exhort Timothy to take on such a tremendous challenge? I. (:1) THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible