Sermons on Mission And Ministry:

The Ministry Of Accepting No

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

People In Ministry

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message to challenge church members to get involved in the ministry of the church

PEOPLE IN MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRO: Who is to do the work of ministry? The church, of course. Who else? Many churches, however, seem to think the pastor, the staff, or the deacons ought to do it. But consider the example of the early church (Acts 6:1-7). The church chose the seven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Child's Ministry

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

“I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Reconstructing The Ministry Series

Contributed by Istvan Tilos on Jun 15, 2005

God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power!

Reconstructing the ministry We live in days when people are focused on working for themselves.God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power! I.Whatever you do, do it with all your heart(Pasion) a. ,,v6 So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Drama Ministry.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 6, 2004

The prophet is here ordered to represent to him and others by signs and drama that would be proper and powerful to strike the fancy and to affect the mind.

Drama ministry. Ezekiel 4: 1 -- 8. 01/04/04 A few years ago some churches involved drama into their services. I think it works real fine. Now there are some in the churches that doesn’t like drama because they don’t want change. Change in the church services upset some they say we ought to do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ministries Of The Home

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Whether you’re homebound, chronically ill, or a stay-at-home caretaker, God’s Word says something about ministering in the home. 1)God places a priority on the home and 2)God has a purpose for every home.

Ministries of the Home Ecclesiastes 3:1 Steve Miller Nov. 24, 2004 Introduction: So many times we put the super-active people out in front. While they serve us as great examples, there are many Godly people who are not able to relate, because they are humbly working behind the scenes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Ministry?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 4, 2002

The feeding of the 5000 shows us what is involved in doing ministry.

Text: Mark 6: 30- 44 Title: What is ministry? Introduction Most of us have heard of the word ‘ ministry’ but what does it mean? From our text we will discover what ministry means from a practical application. 1. Ministry is work.(v30-31) “ The Apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of Tears

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006

Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today

The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Introduction A missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Night

Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006

Weeping is designed to endure only for the night. It has its place in our walk with God and our pilgrimage to Heaven. Developing the right attitude goes far in determining how quickly our night ends.

“… AND THE EVENING AND THE MORNING were the first day." Gen. 1: 5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". Psa 30:5 THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE DEALINGS: God’s way is not our way neither His thoughts our thoughts. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jumping In To Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2006

While knowing what your gift might be is helpful; God gets the glory when we use it. Because the end is near, bend your ear and hear these four calls of commitment.

Jumping in to Ministry 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/17/06 After watching the game last Sunday afternoon, I realized that the end is near for the beloved Packers. I received an email from a Bears backer that went like this: “…May I suggest a couple of topic ideas for next week’s sermon? ‘Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Inside The Ministry Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2003

A closer look at the relationship between Paul and the Corinthian church is revealing. Motives of ministry that come from God are powerful and effective for the cause of Christ.

True Christian Ministry on the Inside Verses one and two of chapter 6 are a continuation of verses 20-21 of chapter 5. Also at the end of this chapter, verse one of chapter 7 is part of what’s being said at the end of chapter 6. The truth is, the chapters and verses have butchered this letter! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry And Attitude

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006

When Jesus confronts his congregation of followers about the truth of physical and spiritual ideas, something really stirs up!

Ministry and Attitude John 6:22-71 Sometimes as church going people we need to stop and look to see what our motivation is. I have many times bent over backwards to accommodate people so that they would be comfortable in our little church. I know some of you have done the same when you are out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

You are anointed to be an encourager, The Spirit of God in you wants to flow out to others as encouragement, To encourage means to put courage back into. We’ve got a lot of work to do many people have lost courage.

Acts 4:33-37 Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. His name was Joses = Exalted Which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal