Sermons on Ministry Of Reconciliation:

Taking Risks For God

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we must take risks for God to accomplish the ministries He has for us.

-Today, we are going to learn a valuable lesson from Ruth -Ruth 1:1-18 -We do not know a great deal about Ruth -But we know that she had a few strikes against her -She was a woman (women’s roles in their society) -She was a foreigner, a Moabite -People despised by the Jews -Yet, Ruth was a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where To Go When You Hurt Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

A series of sermons that have been used along side our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

Hebrews 11:6 “ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Did you read that story last week? Up in the North East with all the rain there was a portion of town was flooded, and a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inaugural Address Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2014

Jesus begins His ministry by opening the book of Isaiah to explain WHY He came!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are closing in on Easter Sunday, the time we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! • As we enter this wonderful time of celebration today I want take us into the Synagogue in Nazareth on the Sabbath. • Jesus is going to handed to scroll that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 29, 2013

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries

Breakfast with Jesus Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries John 21:4-19 - But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-19

Denomination: Charismatic

You Gotta Sacrifice For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 3, 2014

The ministry of the Gospel requires suffering, stewardship, and sweat, in order to see believers mature in Christ.

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. Background: (1:1-2) • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Need The Church

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010

The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 1, 2010

The gospel of grace (1) is from God, (2) changes lives, and (3) leads to ministry.

[If you would like to receive weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] AN OUTLINE OF GALATIANS Paul’s letter to the Galatians can be broken into three basic parts: • BIOGRAPHY (chapters 1-2) • THEOLOGY (chapters 3-4) • ETHICS (chapters 5-6) Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pure And Unadulterated

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011

It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Enlarging The Possibility - Part 18 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

This sermon expresses the importance of sharing the load in ministry and delegating to qualified individuals for God's glory.

INTRODUCTION • As a leader one of the most difficult things to do is delegate to others. • Some will accuse you of control issues. • Others will complain about who you delegate to and how they perform. • But at the end of the day sharing ministry is crucial for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Bridge Builder - Exodus Part 19 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon describing how we should touch others and build bridges in our ministry.

INTRODUCTION • The Bible is full of pictures of believers that define their destiny…chapter 19 in Exodus is one of those. • How we see ourselves and our call in Him is crucial to living out our destiny. • One of our callings is to touch others…with life and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Hundred And Fifty-Three Fish

Contributed by Neil Stich on Apr 20, 2012

A change in how we do ministry can bring results we never expected.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE FISH John 21: 1 – 14 We are creatures of Habit or Habits. We tend to do the same things over and over again because they are what we are used to doing--- it feels comfortable--- and many of us do not like CHANGE… Oh, we may try something new for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Deliverer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

About Jesus’ Kingdom ministry which confronts all who seek to contain it.

Breakthrough Deliverer Series: Breakthrough - New Life through Jesus in the Gospel of Mark February 11, 2007 – Brad Bailey (NOTE: Portions of the notes below include sections of commentary by others which was never stated in full when taught but rather was placed in these notes as a source ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational