Sermons on Ministry Wounds:

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Manifestation Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

A study on the nine manifestation gifts of the Spirit.

The Manifestation Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

I Yam What I Yam!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014

A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014

Jesus came to proclaim the gospel to all the world. Let’s make sure we’re a church that continues his work as faithful disciples who continue to proclaim the gospel.

It’s easy to get carried away when things are going well in our ministry isn’t it? We can get caught up in the excitement of ministry and think this is what it’s all about! And if we have enough success we might even be tempted to so focus on that particular area of ministry that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-45

Denomination: Anglican

Gethsemane

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2013

Jesus labors in prayer for us.

Gethsemane March 17, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus labors in prayer for us. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Supplemental Passage: Who will bring a charge against God's elect? God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Relationships Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

Jesus has come to have a living, dynamic relationship with us. and to enable us to see God's movement in our lives and in the world.

Luke 18:31-19:10 “Seeking Relationships” INTRODUCTION Our God is a God of relationships. Though God is the God of creation, God is not satisfied with long distant relationships. God longs for intimate, hand-in-hand relationships. Most of us at one point or another, in our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Healed And Gratefukl

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013

When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Cleanses A Leper Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2013

An analysis of Jesus' cleansing of a leper in Luke 5:12-16 will teach us how to approach Jesus for cleansing.

Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel so that Theophilus might have certainty concerning the things he had been taught about Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). Luke wanted Theophilus—and others like him—to know for sure that Jesus is the Son of God who had come to seek and to save sinners (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Heals A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2013

The analysis of the healing of the paralytic as set forth in Luke 5:17-26 will show us that Jesus has divine authority to forgive sins.

Scripture Luke recorded 21 miracles by Jesus in his Gospel. R. C. Sproul states in his Dust to Glory lectures, “Miracles prove the truthfulness of the one who is performing them and prove that he is endorsed and blessed by God.” In the case of Jesus, “God bore witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The World Needs To Know

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authoritative Deeds: Love For A Leper Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013

Jesus shows his Divine Sovereignty over sickness and disease as well as over sin in the healing of the leper.

Love for a Leper Matthew 8:1-4 A Reminder of Jesus’ Mission in His Ministry in Matthew is to demonstrate the King and the Kingdom of God. Matthew 4:23: “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Press In Like Priscilla

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 17, 2013

To press into the spiritual realm means we strive to be mature in Christ and in how we view things in life. It means we are in tune with God and His agenda for our lives and for the Kingdom of Heaven. It means we push through the tough times of life and in our faith and we don’t quit.

Theme: ¾ Immerse We need to immerse ourselves in a new way of living. We need to immerse ourselves into the spiritual dimension of life and see things we have never seen before. We need to do this individually and corporately as a family unit. Series 3: Press In To press into the spiritual realm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua The High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

The Lord Jesus has already defeated the accuser of the brethren.

JOSHUA THE HIGH PRIEST. Zechariah 3. After seventy years of exile in Babylon, the children of Israel began to return to Jerusalem. They were led first by Ezra the scribe, and the Persian Emperor’s cup-bearer Nehemiah. The Governor of Judah was a prince of the house of David named Zerubbabel. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching The Next Generation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2013

If we want to reach the next generation for Christ, we must bring a child to Jesus, be a child ourselves, and bless a child.

Little 5-year-old Kayse Poland grew more and more excited about her first day of kindergarten, and her 3-year-old sister, Jayme, watched her with great fascination. On the Sunday before the first day of school, Kayse fell and skinned her knee. Tears began to flow, and Jayme, seeing the blood on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Numbers 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free