Sermons on Ministry Cost:

Revision 2024 In The Ministry Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 13, 2024

This is a message helping to introduce our theme for the year.

Title: Revision 2024 in the Ministry of Christ Script: Mark 5:1ff Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-14-24 Intro: Is there anything in life wish you could do over? Decision could make? The man in today’s message undoubtedly made several choices that led him down a road to misery. World tells ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Behind Whirlwind Ministries

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2024

Let’s look at Paul’s two options, and consider how they might be relevant to each of us.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 Today we are offered the scriptural view of two preachers of the gospel. First we hear St. Paul, writing to his unique community in sin-city, Corinth, telling them what his reward for his service to the Church is. Then we hear about Jesus, early in His divine ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11, Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Ministry To Jesus Through Others

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Christianity is most authentic when lived out through compassionate service. Jesus sees our care for others as service to Himself.

MINISTRY TO JESUS THROUGH OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:34-40 "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." - Matthew 25:40 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One In Ministry To All ~ Calling Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

This is the third and final sermon in the One Cord series, which has three strands. I asked people to write their commitment or prayer for the church on paper and tie them together, like a commitment wall.

TRADITIONAL SERMON Today, we gather for the final message in our stewardship series: Commitment Sunday. Over these weeks, we have explored what it means to be one with Christ, one with Each Other, and one in Ministry to All. This is not merely the end of a series. It is the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:13-16

Integrity: The Prerequisite For Success In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Ministry without integrity is like a structure without a foundation—it will eventually crumble under pressure. The success God honours in ministry is not just about results, but about righteousness.

INTEGRITY: THE PREREQUISITE FOR SUCCESS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 15:1-5 (KJV) "LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Men's Ministry Events And Activities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered brotherhood that fosters mutual edification, spiritual transformation, and reflects God's love and grace.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers and to open our hearts to the life-giving Word of God. Today, we are not just in a house of worship, but in a home, a family, a brotherhood, bound by our shared ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Brotherhood

Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 25, 2016

Discipleship Requires Determination: a study of Luke 9:51-62.

Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62 Introduction 1. Gabrielle Douglas spent the first year of her life with her homeless family that lived in the back of a van. They were taken in by relatives but soon her father abandoned the family … mother and 4 young children. As she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Requirements Of Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2009

There are requirements and responsibilities of being a disciple. It should be evidenced in your life.

10/25/2009 Requirements of being a disciple Luke 14:25-35 Introduction- we are looking this morning in the fifth part of the series B.A.S.I.C.. We looked at Jesus, Being Born Again, Holiness, The Church, and this morning, being a disciple. You have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Frustrated Jesus Sermon 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 25, 2014

A look at Jesus as He dealt with His Disciples trying to get them to see Him for who He is and understand His purpose. As Pastors, we do the same thing each week, and get the same response from many...they don't get it and it can be frustrating.....

“A Frustrated Jesus” Mark 8 Focal Passages Mark 8: 34-38, 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, Acts 11:19-25 As we have read, it was at Antioch that followers of Christ were first called Christians. It was meant to be a derogatory remark. This was during the time of great persecution of the church ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mission: Possible--The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 16, 2016

Christ called disciples to a mission in the world. The call is distinctive, costly and transforming. This sermon touches on who Christ calls, the cost involved and the priority of the mission.

Mission is such a nebulous word. When we talk about mission in church settings, our minds immediately go the work we do in the community and around the world—we think about the church being in missions. We begin this message series and have made the focus of this Lenten season Mission: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother’s Request Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

JESUS PROGRESSES ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND HAS AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE MOTHER OF THE SONS OF THUNDER.

A MOTHER’S REQUEST MATTHEW 20:17-28 MARCH 31, 2019 A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE BEGAN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH VARIOUS INCIDENTS AS JESUS MADE HIS LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. OUR JOURNEY STARTED WITH HIS FIRST PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH WHERE HE PRAISED PETER AND THEN REBUKED HIM, FOR SELFISHLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And His Servants

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2016

21 REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS

THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS 1. THE LORD HAS A GREAT PURPOSE FOR HIS SERVANTS JOHN 15:16 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ROMANS 8:28-30 Philippians 3:7-14 EPHESIANS 2:10 1 Peter 2:9 2. THE LORD CHOOSES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"Losing To Win"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008

Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist