Sermons on Ministry To The Poor:

When Did We?

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010

This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009

This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11, John 13:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lame At The Gate

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2009

Multitudes of People sit outside our church doors dying for what we are enjoying just inside the gate.

Lame at the Gate The Bible says Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer. Hour of prayer: We cannot expect to offer any measure of profitable service to our fellow man without an established prayer hour in our lives, It is through this prayer connection that the resources ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eyes To See Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2009

Jesus opens the eyes of the blind man, but brings blindness to those who see... Hmmmm. Only by faith can we truly see, and only through Jesus can we come to receive our sight.

(The audio version skips the review and includes a second application as an ending). John 9 Views of a Blind Man It’s time for a brief review of John’s gospel before we move into the ninth chapter. 1. John introduces Jesus differently than any other gospel: He is the Word of God, who is with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Get God's Blessing?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

How can we be joyful recipients of God’s blessings? Only through a meaningful and conscious personal relationship with Jesus Christ!

There are three ideas that I want to share with you concerning this question as outlines in our passage of scripture for today. I do encourage you to take some notes in the back of your bulletin and later on you may even want to visit our Church website and watch a video of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Try This At Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2006

Many Christians believe that ministry should only be attempted by "trained professional". "Don’t try this at home" is their mantra. But Ephesians 4 teaches something entirely different.

OPEN: (The following illustration originated from either Tom Osborn or Lynn Malone here on sermoncentral.com) I read the following description of a preacher’s job from someone who had known a number of preachers over their lifetime, and they had put together a synthesized view of a man they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted Rick Warren Sermon for the 40 Days of Community on the need to demonstrate our love for each other by serving each other together.

Today is the last in our series, what on earth are we here for? What has God placed on this earth to do? To love God and love each other. Remember love is a verb, it is not so much something we feel, as much as it is something we do. Love is a choice. Jesus taught and modeled for us that one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

A brief background about John the Baptizer, who was Mark, and why would Jesus have to be Baptized? This was preached on a Sunday morning when an adult Baptism was performed.

The Baptism of Jesus This morning, we’ll begin taking a walk through the Gospel of Mark. It seems to me it’s probably a good idea to know a little about Mark as we begin this journey. And after we come to know a little more about Mark, we’ll look at what happened one day in a river long ago and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009

A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Speaks With Authority Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.

HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009

It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

This message deals with what total commitment really involves.

And finally we come to the final passage of John’s gospel. This last passage in John is a call to total commitment. There are 4 things we are going to cover tonight as we look at total commitment. 1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 2. It demands the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Exception To The Rule Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 20, 2011

Sermons On Becoming The Mighty Men and Women Chosen By God.

Jeffery is not an avid cook, but he can hold his own in any kitchen. As the youngest child in the Honiara extended dysfunctional family, he spent many hours reluctantly tied to his mother’s apron springs. Often, he would find himself assisting her in the daily chores around the house. She ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: *other

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18