Sermons on Ministry Workers:

To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

“They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection Of His Glory

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Oct 24, 2003

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory Text: (2 Corinthians 4:6 ~ KJV) - For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Introduction: I must begin this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Pieces Of Silver And A Suit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2017

Religion is cheap. Those who seek to perpetuate religion will sell the Faith for a pittance. The message calls on the faithful to distinguish between those seeking a job in the ministry and those who are appointed by God to minister.

“Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Ministry In Ephesus (Introducing Apollos) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2024

Many struggle with what we should be doing today. We wrestle with not reading the word, not praying, or even not sharing Jesus. Then, fear takes over and we choose to hibernate rather than being bold. So, ask yourself, are we willing to just do what God has told us to do? Apollos was!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 28 Paul’s Ministry in Ephesus (Introducing Apollos) Acts 18:24-28 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s ministry in Corinth – spent 18 months there -- Paul was faithful to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, John 1:26-28, 2 Timothy 2:15, Titus 1:9, 1 John 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Fame Spread

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 6, 2009

This message reveals some of the reasons Jesus’ fame spread.

Text: “And immediately His fame spread throughout the region around Galilee” (Mark 1:28). What does it mean to gain fame or become famous? To gain fame or to be famous means attaining a state of great reputation, recognition and to be widely known. How many of you fit that definition or in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

25 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:6 - Message 25 – Should Any Or All Pastors Be Paid? A Look At Payment Of People In Christian Ministry And Sharing Good Things Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2025

We examine the tricky problem of church finances and what is paid to pastors and church workers. Who are those who genuinely do the work of the Lord? I quote from an excellent sermon on gospel support as well.

25 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:6 - Message 25 – SHOULD ANY OR ALL PASTORS BE PAID? A LOOK AT PAYMENT OF PEOPLE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND SHARING GOOD THINGS [A]. INTRODUCTION: The last chapter of Galatians is very practical as we have seen already. Before we move to verse 6, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:5, Galatians 6:6, Hebrews 7:5, 1 Corinthians 9:9-10, 1 Corinthians 9:11, 1 Corinthians 9:12-15, 1 Timothy 5:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastoral Personal Conduct

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013

Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

“Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - Matthew 11:7-11 - The Greatest Roadworker Who Ever Lived! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 4, 2010

He was ROAD WORKER AND A PROPHET. He knew the road ahead. Jesus described him as "MORE THAN A PROPHET". What is he getting at? He goes on to describe him in effect as a council ROAD WORKER, PREPARING THE ROAD for Jesus to come.

Part 3 - Matthew 11:7-11 - THE GREATEST ROADWORKER WHO EVER LIVED! My sister and her husband Pete are on a holiday working their way through OUTBACK PLACES in Australia. Unfortunately they can't travel on the dirt roads at the moment because of an unexpected rainy season. They have to stick to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do You Look At? Walking On The Water

Contributed by Sharoon Bhatti on Apr 3, 2017

Jesus and peter walking on the water is a reminder to Believers that with Christ Supernatural is natural. Where Jesus is Impossible becomes possible. Rather we can say that with Jesus impossible becomes I M Possible. Hallelujah let’s praise the lord.

Today the topic of my sermon is where do you look at? Where do you look at when troubles come in your life? Where do you look at when the situation seems to be against you? Where do you look at when life seems to be out of your control? Where do you look at when you feel alone? Let’s open our bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Overlooked Key First Step Toward Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014

A look at the evangelism prayer that Jesus told us to pray (but we don't) as well as five of the reasons we need this prayer.

THE SIMPLE, OBVIOUS, PATHETIC, MYSTIFYING TRUTH: We do not pray this prayer. - Matthew 9:38. - I do not have an explanation for this. - It’s not hard to do. It’s not hard to understand. It’s not controversial. Yet it’s rare that any of us pray this prayer at all. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 28, 2013

Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. Prayers that will change you.

Dangerous Prayers Matthew 7:7-8 Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. These prayers are prayers that will challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where And When Is The Gospel To Be Proclaimed? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

Is the gospel only for those who do not believe?

Dakota Community Church June 28, 2009 Where and When is the Gospel to be Proclaimed? The Field & the Force 2 John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018

The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible