Sermons on Motives In Ministry:

Women In Ministry - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 5, 2024

This is the final lesson in this series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Genesis 1:26-28, Luke 10:38-42, Luke 2:36-38, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:37-38, Acts 9:36, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 21:8-9, Acts 18:24-26, Romans 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revision 2024 In The Ministry Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 13, 2024

This is a message helping to introduce our theme for the year.

Title: Revision 2024 in the Ministry of Christ Script: Mark 5:1ff Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-14-24 Intro: Is there anything in life wish you could do over? Decision could make? The man in today’s message undoubtedly made several choices that led him down a road to misery. World tells ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Behind Whirlwind Ministries

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2024

Let’s look at Paul’s two options, and consider how they might be relevant to each of us.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 Today we are offered the scriptural view of two preachers of the gospel. First we hear St. Paul, writing to his unique community in sin-city, Corinth, telling them what his reward for his service to the Church is. Then we hear about Jesus, early in His divine ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11, Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Biblical Perspective Of The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will.

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will. The Bible provides a wealth of information about angels, their origin, purpose, and ministry. Definition and Origin The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos," ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10, Revelation 5:11

One In Ministry To All ~ Calling Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

This is the third and final sermon in the One Cord series, which has three strands. I asked people to write their commitment or prayer for the church on paper and tie them together, like a commitment wall.

TRADITIONAL SERMON Today, we gather for the final message in our stewardship series: Commitment Sunday. Over these weeks, we have explored what it means to be one with Christ, one with Each Other, and one in Ministry to All. This is not merely the end of a series. It is the beginning of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 5:13-16

The Role Of Training And Mentorship In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

No one rises in ministry alone. Behind every successful minister is a process of training and a chain of mentorship that has contributed to their maturity and effectiveness.

THE ROLE OF TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24, Acts 11:25-26, Titus 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The call to ministry is not a call to isolation but to a journey of growth, learning, and impartation. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Balancing Family, Career, And Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of family, career, and ministry. These three spheres are not meant to compete, but to complement each other under God’s wisdom and direction.

BALANCING FAMILY, CAREER, AND MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Proverbs 24:27, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 24:15, 1 Corinthians 14:40 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of responsibilities, and many believers today are juggling the demands of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Proverbs 24:27, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Offences And Conflicts In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

Jesus acknowledged that offences would come, but He also gave us practical steps for dealing with them. Ministry is about relationships—between us and God, and between us and others. If these relationships are not properly maintained, the work of God can be hindered.

HANDLING OFFENCES AND CONFLICTS IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18, James 1:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Offences and conflicts are inevitable in life, and especially within ministry. When people of different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A United Ministry (Numbers 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 10, 2024

Unlike our churches, the Levites were united in ministry. What can we learn from Numbers 8?

Did the menorah picture the tree of life and a light to the nations? What can we learn from the ordination of the Levites? How does that compare to elders and deacons? Let’s look at Numbers 8. Is it significant that the lampstand is a unit, but the seven churches of Revelation are individual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry To Jesus Through Others

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Christianity is most authentic when lived out through compassionate service. Jesus sees our care for others as service to Himself.

MINISTRY TO JESUS THROUGH OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:34-40 "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." - Matthew 25:40 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2026

5 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-V— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-2--7b-8 of :5-8](2:1-18) God’s people are EXPECTED to minister WITH the mind of Christ Jesus, our Savior & Lord!.... Whereas, those who are merely ‘sentimentally religious’, ‘play church’ WITHOUT the power of God! In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 17, 2026

6 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VI— —Philippians 2:9-11(2:1-18) Attention: There is a young woman on YouTube who has been in the process of making an abandoned single-room cabin livable. The cabin is located somewhere in New Hampshire or Maine. She claims to be doing the majority of the work to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Ministry In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 22, 2026

from Biblegateway.com

John 4: 28-30 So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city and *said to the men, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not [a]the Christ, is it?” 30 They went out of the city, and were coming to Him. "39 From that city many of the Samaritans ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28

Denomination: Vineyard

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2026

7 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VII —Philippians 2:12-13(2:1-18) Attention: 'Sure, No Problem': A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in the secretary’s office, in front of the office shredder, with a piece of paper in his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2026

8 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VIII —Philippians 2:14[part-2 of :12-18](2:1-18) Attention: Lose The Cat: A couple who lived in a large city owned a cat. The husband did not like the cat at all & never wanted the cat in his home. But his wife loved the cat. One day the husband got ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14, Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist