Sermons on Ministry Keys:

A Formula For Christian Formation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016

Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Week

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 12, 2016

Entry to Jerusalem in the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry.

THE FINAL WEEK TEXT: Luke 19:28 – 48 Introduction: Jesus has come to the end of His earthly ministry. The prophecies had been fulfilled minus those that He would fulfill in this final week, and Jesus had set His face to this time knowing the pain, the heartache and the great thing that He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Ancient Landmarks"

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 24, 2010

We need to go back to the "Old School" of the ministry.

“ANCIENT LANDMARK” G.Crumbly Humphrey UMC May 23, 2009 AM Service Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, Cause & Effect

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010

This sermon unpacks the effects of Jesus ministry whilst in Samaria.

John 4:27 -42; Jesus , Cause & Effect of the Gospel Cause and effect refers to the philosophical concept of causality, in which an action or event will produce a certain response to the action in the form of another event. • And so it is true when it comes to Jesus & the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024

Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Vineyard

The Great Inauguration

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Feb 6, 2025

Jesus was inaugurated to His Office of Ministry at His Baptism.

The headlines of the past week focused on the Inauguration of Donald Trump to begin his term of office as 47th President of the United States. Watching this every 4th year, Constitutionally mandated inauguration, led me to compare that event with Jesus’ baptism, His inauguration to begin His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Palace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 1 in our study of Elijah's life and ministry.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons from the Palace” Introduction I felt directed to revisit the life of this individual for several reasons. 1. The situation and culture in which he lived is not unlike our own these days. 2. How he related to the culture and evil of his day offers insight for us in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Master's Men Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the ministry of the Lord's Disciples.

THE MASTER’S MEN Mark 6:7-13 Someone has said “The most significant contribution we can make in this life is passing our faith on to the next generation.” Unfortunately many Christians see evangelism as a burden. Statistics show that very few professing Christians actually share their faith with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Zachaeus Lesson 23 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Jesus' final ministry in Galilee, Perea, and Jericho

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Retreat from Jerusalem. Jesus left Bethany shortly after raising Lazarus from the dead. “Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but went from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there remained with His disciples” (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2018

This is a brief summary of the biblical foundations for an effective shepherding ministry.

Introduction This past spring the elders and deacons of this church held a one-day Officers’ Retreat. For several months prior to that retreat the elders and deacons had been reading and discussing a book by Timothy Z. Witmer titled, The Shepherd Leader. The subtitle of that book really describes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

Your spiritual growth determines the effectiveness of your ministry.

“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col. 2:6). 1. The power of decisions a. Yesterday: past decisions make me what I am. b. Tomorrow: future dreams give me energy. c. Today counts: the most important day of your life. 2. Spiritual growth is a choice that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Of Advancing Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 28, 2025

Lessons from Priscilla and Aquila's ministry.

• Blessed Sunday to all of you. • How are you all doing? Hope you all have a wonderful week. • Are you ready of the Word? Eveready like the Berean we’ve learnt from Acts 17. • So far for the past few months, I think I’ve shared from Acts 14 to Acts 18. • That covers part of Paul’s first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Mark Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 28, 2025

notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gerasene Demoniac 5 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard