Sermons on Ministry:

Elisha’s Ministry: "Christian – How Is Your Little Upper Chamber Furnished?” Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Our God is a wonderful God for provision. Elisha used to travel a circuit in ministry, and at Shunem, He provided for His servant through a childless couple, where Elisha had his own simple room. This is most informative.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY: “CHRISTIAN – HOW IS YOUR LITTLE UPPER CHAMBER FURNISHED?” Part 1 of 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 8 2Kings 4:8 Now there came a day when Elisha passed over to Shunem where there was a prominent woman, and she persuaded him to eat food, and so it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon V: "the Least Of These" Ministry Priority Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

To sing "Oh, How I Love Jesus" is to want to do - and to do - whatever you can, whenever you can, wherever you can to minister however you can to those identified by Jesus as "the least of these".

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: “THE LEAST OF THESE” A MINISTRY PRIORITY My brother John Tyler Cunningham is the best example I know of making “the least of these” a ministry priority. At the visitation prior to his memorial service, there came to the funeral home, one by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 1

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

If you had the chance to go back to the time of Jesus and follow him as a disciple, would you take it? Jesus pointed out that there were people who saw his ministry and saw John the Baptist's ministry, but made excuses rather than commitment, so they missed out.

I love preaching through the life of Jesus. There is something about his teachings and the things that he did that just stretches me again and again. Any time I start to think I have it all figured out, I just need to take another look at Jesus, and I know there are more wonders still ahead for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35

How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Manage Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Off Our "Buts"

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Aug 26, 2002

It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose 1 Peter 4:10 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: A couple years ago the nation remembered Elvis by making his greatest hits album number one in the nation—25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003

Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 3, 2003

The sacrifice of Christ made our salvation a full and free gift; our personal sacrifice is the joyful response that makes ministry possible.

February 2, 2003 1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Life With A Purpose

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001

What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask To Serve Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Mine A Double

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006

Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed