Sermons on Ministry Opportunities:

The Three Sides Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009

Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of Abraham. In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man’s life.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE THREE SIDES OF ABRAHAM Genesis 18:1-33 Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When You're Hot And When You're Not

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Let’s consider what was wrong with the Pharisees in order to find out what is sometimes wrong with us or what is lacking in our devotion to the Lord.

INTRO.- Who’s hot and who’s not? It all depends on your viewpoint and what kind of TV news you watch. But if you have been watching the TV news at all you will get a glimpse of who’s hot and who’s not in the world of entertainment. Emmitt Smith of “Dancing with the Stars” fame is hot and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In Translation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 27, 2008

How well do you know Jesus, really? Jesus probes some Jews who say they believe but don’t. Jesus says the truth will set us free, but sometimes we are speaking a different language and so can’t understand what he is saying at first.

How well do you know Jesus? Some of us grew up in church and think we know him. He’s the guy who walked on water and changed water into wine and started that Golden Rule thing. Others know Jesus as a good man who gave us a lot of good advice on how to live. To others Jesus is love guy-love your ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good News We Need To Hear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

We need to hear that Jesus came to declare God’s love, set the captives free, and heal the sic. We also need to realize that Jesus’ ministry is now our ministry.

Luke 4:14-21 “Good News We Need to Hear” INTRODUCTION Though we have recently had a brutal cold snap, and some of us have yet to get down all of our Christmas decorations, it won’t be long before the month of May arrives and auditoriums around the country will reverberate with the strains of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Way Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter.

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter. I want to direct your focus on verse 6 in particular. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way To God Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past.

Jesus - The Way To God TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past. By His death on the cross, Jesus made the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way Out Of Religious Confusion Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste for denominational division is in

Jesus - The Way Out Of Religious Confusion TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

As we close this series out today, we will see why we can say Jesus is The Way To Eternal Life. In this message, we will be considering those passages which use the expression "eternal life" to mean a future hope which will be realized after this life o

Jesus - The Way To Eternal Life TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Over the past number of weeks, we have considered how Jesus is truly The Way to all good things: He is The Way to a better life (by correcting misconceptions and teaching us to seek new goals); He is the Way to forgiveness of sins ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Writes Two Letters Lesson 50 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Peter's five places of ministry

A. TRACES OF PETER IN SCRIPTURE 1. He traveled with his wife. “Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do all the other apostles . . . and Cephas?” (1 Cor. 9:5). 2. He had a confrontation with Paul. “When Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face” (Gal. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Features Of Christian Service

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2018

Five Features of Christian Service - Colossians chapter 1 verse 24 to chapter 2 verse 5 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Ministry Involves Suffering (1:24). (2). Ministry Involves a Sense of Duty (1:25a). (3). Ministry Involves Preaching the Word (1: 25b-27). (4). Ministry Involves Exhortation and Education (1:28-29). (5). Ministry Involves Genuine Care for God’s People (2:1-5). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Learning Prayer From The Early Church Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

The Focus of Prayer

A. WHAT WAS THE FOCUS OF PRAYER? 1. We should pray for leadership. “O Lord . . . You know every heart. Show us which . . . You have chosen to replace Judas” (Acts 1:24, NLT). 2. That the Holy Spirit will minister among us. “They prayed for the new Christians to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Paul gives all of us valuable insight on how to become more effective in ministry.

THE CHURCH’S EFFECTIVENESS II TIMOTHY 1:1-2:2 Introduction: How would you rate your personal effectiveness concerning God? What about your church’s effectiveness? Are we really making any kind of a difference? When you come to the second letter to Timothy, Paul is writing from the loneliness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist