Sermons on Ministry Struggles:

Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of The Roman Officer - Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Applying principles of the Beatitudes to ministry

A. INTRODUCTION After the Sermon on the Mount, the disciples needed a “model of ministry,” i.e., an opportunity to see how the principles of the Beatitudes apply to ministry. The Power of Role Model: “Tell me who your heroes are, and I’ll tell you what you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Common Pitfalls Of Man Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 13, 2018

A sermon that highlights 5 Pitfalls of Life and Ministry

Luke 19:11-26 is a very instructive Bible passage. In this passage, a king who represents our Lord and King of Glory gave ten minas to three servants. While two of the servants went and put the money they received to use, one of the servants did nothing with the money he received from the king. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God Feel About Women? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Significance Of A New Creation-21

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017

Part B--xxiii only! of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 18, 2017

Thankfulness, Ministry to Others, Obedience

CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Overflowing Thanks to God 2 Corinthians 9:12-14 (p. 807) July 23, 2017 Introduction: It took 18 people 10 days to construct…It involved a quarter of a million dominoes…and it set a Guinness World Record for the most dominoes toppled in the United ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scariest Sermon I've Ever Preached

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Women in ministry, then and now.

Text: 1 Tim 2:11-15, Title: The Scariest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached, Date/Place: WHBC, 4/8/18, AM A. Opening illustration: I’ve preached on gay marriage before a referendum was voted upon. I have preached on hell and eternal punishment. I’ve preached on false salvation. I have preached on God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Echelon Principle

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

If the body of Christ is to function properly, we can’t just have a few members doing all the ministry by themselves, while the rest of the people watch the show. Jethro told Moses he needed to appoint others to help him.

Our message for this evening is entitled “The Echelon Principle.” I am not going to tell you what an echelon is just yet; however, some of you might already know. I will tell you that it has something to do with playing on the same team, and striving together toward a common goal and purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Job Jesus Gives You (Ephesians 4:7-16, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 31, 2022

Jesus has given you a job, to build up the church. Do it, and if you need leader's help to be effective, seek them out so they can fix you.

Last week, we started working through Ephesians 4:7-16. We didn't get far, only up through verse 12. It's a difficult passage, and I guess I talked a lot. This morning, I want to start by quickly retracing Paul's argument, and then hopping back in at verse 13. Verse 7 reads like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Using My Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

It is more important to use my spiritual gifts than to understand them

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Respond When A Brother Falls. A Response To The Southern Baptist Convention Report

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 24, 2022

This an account of how Christians respond when fellow believers fall, and specifically examines a response to recent revelations from the Southern Baptist Convention.

2 Samuel 12 How do you respond when a brother falls? - Read 2 Samuel 12 This is the sad account of King David when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan after he sinned greatly. We all know people, perhaps some of them close to us, who have led great lives, who have been great blessings to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Chief Shepherd Protects His Flock

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over...

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over. They’re down one point but will get to inbound the ball at halfcourt. They listen intently as the coach draws up a play that if executed correctly, will win the game and the championship. Have you ever wished you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Forerunner!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022

Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

“Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist