Sermons on Ministry Struggles:

Better Is Best Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 8 on the better ministry, better promises and better covenant (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary)

HoHum: Jerome said, “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” In this case, what is better is the best. WBTU: The word “better” is used in Hebrews twelve times. The book speaks of “better things” (6:9), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Dug Up The Roof

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

Who were the men who were willing to step outside the norm and dig a hole in a roof for the benefit of a friend?

As they moved closer to the crowd their hopes begin to sink, what they thought would be a fairly simple task had taken on monumental proportions. When the suggestion came up to take their lame friend to Jesus everyone thought it was a great idea, all they had to do to get their friend to walk was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Matthew 8 - Part 2 - Did You See That? Someone Just Got Healed! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 21, 2010

Apparently only a few people must have noticed that a man with leprosy had been healed that day.

Matthew 8 - Part 2 - DID YOU SEE THAT? SOMEONE JUST GOT HEALED! I went to a conference in Brisbane once in a large Church lead by Pastor Reg Kliminiok. After he spoke, I went to him to thank him for his message. I finally got my opportunity after others had finished speaking with him. He took an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 8:16-17 - My Spiritual Battle For A Panadol - Matthew 8 - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 25, 2010

Now this is interesting. Demon possession, evil spirits cast out, people being healed and a prophecy from the distant past saying this applied to Jesus. Why aren't all people healed today when they come to Jesus?

Matthew 8:16-17 - "MY SPIRITUAL BATTLE FOR A PANADOL" - Matthew 8 - Part 6 Demons! There was a time when I told the Lord that I would do whatever He wanted me to do EXCEPT CAST OUT DEMONS and do weird stuff like that with the occult. I now realise that Jesus power and authority far exceeds that of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - On Demons, Clairvoyants, Horoscopes And Witchcra Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 2, 2010

I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC INFLUENCES.

Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - ON DEMONS, CLAIRVOYANTS, HOROSCOPES AND WITCHCRAFT I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together We Can

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 6, 2010

The greatness of a church is not measured in how many come into the church but in how many go out in ministry. The church gathers; then the church scatters. The church must go outside its walls to reach people who need the Lord. The effectiveness of our c

Together we can Some missionaries in the Philippines set up a croquet game in their front yard. Several of their native neighbors became interested and wanted to join the fun. The missionaries explained the game and started them out, each with a mallet and ball. As the game progressed, opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Desire For Power Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2010

THE DESIRE FOR POWER IS OFTEN THE DOORWAY FOR THE DEMONIC. These men couldn't be bound by chains but they were certainly bound by Satan. They were almost completely under the control Satan, enslaved to him.

Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - AN UNHEALTHY DESIRE FOR POWER My daughter and son-in-law once lived in Parramatta in Sydney, quite near an old cemetery. It had historic significance for Sydney and was protected, I think, by the national trust. It angered me when it was vandalised. A part of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 5 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, I'm In Desperate Need Of A Miracle! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 23, 2010

She touches the fringe of His robe in order to be healed. In Matthew 9:22 (NLT) it says "Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, "Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed at that moment." Are you in desper

Part 5 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, I'M IN DESPERATE NEED OF A MIRACLE! HILLSONG CHURCH on Sunday night was incredible and I was amazed as always by the sheer number of people who filled the auditorium. Wall to wall people. I bumped into several people in the milling crowd apologising as we found our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Instructions For Ministers Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Because Jesus Christ is the Lord of Hosts; you must practice ministry that gives honor to His name.

Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:10-16. Do you know what treacherous living looks like? In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. FCF: People deal treacherously against their brother. Why does God reject offerings? Mal. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

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

Eres La EpÍstola Viviente De Dios

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Así como Pablo anima a la gente de la iglesia de Corinto a convertirse en epístolas sobre las cuales Dios escribe sobre su amor y misericordia, también nosotros debemos convertirnos en epístolas que llevan ese mensaje a los demás

El apóstol Pablo enseña: «ustedes mismos son nuestra carta, escrita en nuestro corazón, conocida y leída por todos» (2 Corintios 3: 2). Hoy quisiera desafiarlos a convertirse en una epístola viviente de Cristo. Tal vez hayas pensado que poder escribir un gran ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Suffering Saints

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Suffering is hard to handle. It is easier when it is us going through it and not our loved ones, but it is still hard.

Suffering is hard to handle. None of us like it. Usually, we can handle it better in ourselves than having to watch friends and loved ones go through it. We were just like our children, and we ask why not only for ourselves but for others. If they're not careful, we try to inform others why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 12:5-17

Denomination: Baptist