Sermons on Ministry Struggles:

Unstoppable - More Than A Gathering Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The third message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – More Than a Gathering 10/1/17 Acts 2:42-47 Video Intro – If You Want to Change the World (6 min.) When I saw this video I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to our text for today. I couldn’t help but think of the many spiritual parallels that might apply. For according to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

7 Blessings We Need In Our Life And Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2020

1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS

7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY OUTLINE 1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY 1. PEACE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *********************************** ACTS 9:31 Then the church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building On The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks.

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks. 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gates And Gatekeepers

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 27, 2019

Gates are very important in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers.

GATES AND GATEKEEPERS "And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19. In ancient times, cities were often guarded from enemies by high, thick walls. Walls provided security and shield. So, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does True Mission/Ministry Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 27, 2013

The fourth function of the church is to be 'on mission' and 'in ministry' for Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2013 Date Preached: April 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Mission/Ministry Look Like? Sermon Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [NLT] Introduction: 1Therefore, since we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 6, 2013

The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time periods After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus' Gift To You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

The church is Jesus' gift to each believer to help us carry out the work of ministry.

As we observe the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus, during this Christmas season, we’ve been on a journey through some of the Messianic Psalms. We began in Psalm 8 where we saw the humility of Jesus that was demonstrated by His incarnation and his crucifixion. We then continued on to Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 4, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 4) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Finding Joy While Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 19, 2013

Guess what? It is not the will of God that each one of us be at the top. In fact, most of us will find our place of ministry somewhere down the list. Don't fight it. Be the best at where God has placed you.

What to do when you are only Number 2. John 1:40 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (KJV) 40 Andrés, hermano de Simón Pedro, era uno de los dos que habían oído a Juan, y le habían seguido. (RVG04) I. A Difficult Position II. A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Meditation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018

There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

Ministering For The Master Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

God wants us to look for opportunities to minister to people, share the message of Jesus, and depend on the Master.

Completing the Mission That Jesus Began Ministering For the Master Acts 3_1-26 Read Acts 3_1-26 Introduction: Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer — at three in the afternoon. NIV Peter and John went to the temple together. When you do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Commission Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 4, 2016

Long before Jesus stood on the hillside outside Jerusalem to commission the disciples, he commissioned them in Galilee for a ministry with a message, a method and a means to fulfill it.

Mission: Possible The Commission Luke 9: 1 – 6 Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without training wheels? Or, do you remember your first day of school? Perhaps you remember your first date. Maybe you remember the time you left home for college, or the first time you moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist