Sermons on Ministry Philosophy:

The Ministry Of Environment

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2010

There are all types of ministries within the local body. Such as, ushering, teaching, helping, but the greatest ministry is to present.

The Ministry of Presence Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 11, 2009

Looks at what Paul experienced as He ministered to the Thessalonians and what we can expect as we live a life of ministry to others

A Life of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Life of Ministry affects us Emotionally (v. 2:17-20) A Life of Ministry brings Challenges (v. 3:1-5) A Life of Ministry brings Joy to our Life (v. 3:6-10) A Life of Ministry Relies on the Lord (v. 3:11-13) Introduction Slide I want to ask a question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The ministry of the church includes signs and wonders (the easy part) and also witnessing (the hard part).

The Ministry of the Church Acts 5:12-42 THE EASY PART: WONDERS AND SIGNS (5:12-16) The church triumphed over Satan. They were still: Unified (5:12) Magnified (5:13) Multiplied (5:14) - the first mention of women coming to salvation in Acts. Wonders and Signs authenticated the ministry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Is A Stretch! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2009

Serving is about what is, not what should be. It involves giving and receiving, blooming where you are planted, and seeing both the individual trees and the forest. Ministry is a stretch!

Ministry is A Stretch! (Jeremiah 37-45) 1. Life has a way of socking us between the eyes. I remember my teen and young adult years and the feelings of broken relationships, disappointment, uncertainty about future direction, and all the stresses of that stage of life. 2. As I aged, I found out ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus does not leave us alone when he ascends to the Father. He sends us his spirit to enlighten us, sanctify us,and enable us to minister.

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 “The Spirit’s Ministry” INTRODUCTION Between the first Easter and his ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples and to over five hundred others who became eye-witnesses to his resurrection. We do not know much of what Jesus said or did during those forty days. We ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reminder For Ministry

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

So often we have to remind ourselves of what our calling in Christ is... we have to be reminded that we are ALL called to minister...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2003 Date Preached: November 26, 2003 Church: OZHBC (Wed night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Reminder for Ministry Text: Colossians 4:17 Introduction: When the Apostle Paul wrote a letter he would also include some miscellaneous items that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

An Approved Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2009

Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his Damascus rd encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion & the yrs following to show that his message came from God alone.

GALATIONS 1:17-24 AN APPROVED MINISTRY Acts 9:26-30 Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his life altering Damascus road encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion and the years following to show that his message came from God alone. His gospel and his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 16, 2009

Our ministry is depended on our effectiveness. Some instructions to improve our ministry to the needy in the community.

Minister effectively, Acts 3:1-7 1. Find a prayer partner. Acts 3:1 1 NOW PETER and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (three o’clock in the afternoon), Jesus had Pater, John and James. Paul had a Silas, This Cripples had too- but for the wrong purpose… 2. Get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Supernatural Ministry"

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009

Paul expected every believer to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

"Supernatural Ministry" (Text: Acts 19) What did you get when you got saved? Paul comes to Ephesus and finds some disciples of John’s.. They had repented and tried to live the Christian life . They had heard the Baptist’s message. A message of repentance. They had heard and believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 28, 2009

The Jerusalem Council had convened & doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ & the law? Knowing the right answer & acting on or practicing

GALATIANS 2:11-16 THE MINISTRY OF CONFRONTATION [Acts 10] The Jerusalem Council had convened and doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ and the law? Knowing the right answer and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

The church from its inception included women. Nothing was more natural than women being numbered among the 120 who waited in the Upper Room for the power that was promised to them by Jesus before He ascended to heaven. This would empower them to be witnes

Women in Christian Leadership Deborah Judges 4:4-5 - Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. Deborah was a prophetess and judged Israel for forty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Ministry Motivation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2013

Having opened the epistle with a statement concerning his call to the ministry of proclamation, he returns to the theme as he reveals the heart & soul of a mighty servant of God. Here the Apostle opens his heart to the Romans about his ministry motive & h

ROMANS 15: 14-21 MINISTRY MOTIVATION [Acts 28:28-33] ANDREW CARNEGIE, a poor Scottish immigrant turned powerful industrialist, became one of the richest men of the nineteenth century-and one of the most generous. It's estimated he gave nine out of every ten dollars he earned in oil, railroads, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Priesthood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your priestly duties here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some of the priestly duties that we need to fulfill for GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:4 (New Living Transla

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your priestly duties here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some of the priestly duties that we need to fulfill for GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David appointed the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal