Sermons on Ministry Principles:

Gifts For Everyone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2014

A practical look at the Gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer

I love the distance between my birthday and Christmas, it’s perfect. It divides the year in half, when I was a kid I knew that I would get gifts in June and then again in December. I always felt sorry for the kids whose birthdays were close to Christmas, not just in December but in November ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

“Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Resume

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2015

Have you ever met someone or know someone and you heard about a position they have or was offered. And you wondered how in the world did they get that position? They don’t seem to have any qualifications for that position!

1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Clear Is Your Vision?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014

The mission of the local church is to enable as many people as possible to know, to love, and to serve God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly deacons meeting. After giving a passionate plea that would bring tears to a Broadway audience and really “selling” the idea to the deacon board, they voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The chairman of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Rock Steady Kids In An Unsteady World

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

Used For Mother's Day - Can be used in a Family Series or Message

RAISING ROCK STEADY KIDS IN AN UNSTEADY WORLD 1 Sam 1:11 INTRO Psalm 112:2 Mothers Your chief desire for your children should not be that they be wealthy or famous, but that they love the Lord Jesus Christ and count for His cause. 1. GIVE THEM A GODLY EXAMPLE. (Proverbs 1:7-9) a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things You Can Become That...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015

"Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 12:5-8, John 1:41-42, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Awhile Series

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 31, 2015

From Paul's experience in Corinth, we find 3 keys to persevering through discouragement.

INTRO: Have you ever felt discouragement in your life as a Christ follower? If you’ve known him for any length of time, like a distance runner, I’ll bet you’ve “hit a wall” of discouragement. You think, “this is never going to work,” or “how long can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021

A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tracking The Wind In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

48th message from Ephesians expanding on the ministry of the Holy Spirit revealed in the Old Testament.

“Tracking the Wind in the Old Testament” To many, the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit are a mystery. He is not only invisible but also confusing and even a little bit eerie ... especially when, for years, He was referred to as “It” and formally addressed as “the Holy Ghost.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Maghanda Upang Masangkapan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2024

Ang sermon na ito ay tungkol sa pagnanais ng Diyos na tayo ay maging kasangkapan para sa ministeryo sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa tawag ni Eliseo mula kay Elijah.

Maghanda Upang Masangkapan I Mga Hari 19:15- 21 Bridge City Church 2/4/2024 Nailagay ka na ba sa isang sitwasyon kung saan naramdaman mong hindi ka handa na gawin ang inaasahan sa iyo. Nasa seminary ako, nagtatrabaho ng part time job sa isang fast food restaurant. Pumasok ako para sa aking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 13, 2023

Jesus tells His followers then to go and tell and His command for His followers has not changed.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Go Luke 10:1-24 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… 300 Scene Imagine this fictional scene from a movie. The King of Sparta named Leonidas joins up with some allies on his march towards a fierce and expected battle. He meets the commander of some allies and says, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Servants Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2023

Paul took us on a look at the message of the Gospel, its messengers, ministry and our trust in the Master of the work of the Gospel. He helped us understand the endurance we need, the character and nature of the ministry.

2 Cor 6:3-13 Authentic Servants of God Paul has been writing in answer to his critics and in defence of his ministry. • This was necessary because false teachers had sown discord among them, challenging Paul’s authority, questioning his motive in ministry and casting doubt on his character. • Why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

She Keeps Her First Sabbath In Eighteen Years

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 11, 2022

The command to keep Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. so how is it properly kept?

She Keeps her first Sabbath in Eighteen Years Luke 13:10-17 Notice that the LORD not only states keeping the Sabbath, but He also provides the rationale for keeping it. The LORD Himself rested from His work on the Seventh Day after creating the heavens and the earth. We don’t know exactly how He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calling All Nobodies

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

The idolatrous priest Amaziah tries to intimidate the prophet Amos. He did not appreciate Amos’ message against the king. But Amos wan't trying to be popular--God had called him out of an ordinary life of shepherding and gathering fruit. In other words, Amos was a nobody.

This passage teaches us a valuable lesson: God calls and uses nobodies, those who are shunned by the world or overlooked. Amos, Moses, and David were just shepherds. Joseph was just a boy with a dream. Ruth was an outcast, an outsider. Esther was just a regular Jewish girl. These people were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist