Sermons on nonconformist minister:

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32

1 Chronicles 23: 1 – 32 Passing the baton 23 So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Waste The Pain

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 30, 2018

We should use our witness for Christ to show others God's love and power.

Don’t Waste the Pain by: Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. Rom. 8:28 – “For we know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unusual Kindness Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 15, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 28: 1 – 31

Acts 28: 1 – 31 Unusual kindness 28 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3 But when Paul had ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pastors (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers)

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? Paul briefly described some qualifications that the elders or overseers should have. Paul had given Timothy a similar set of instructions for the church in Ephesus.

PASTORS (Clergy, Ministers, Preachers) WHO PASTORS ARE What characteristics should mark a pastor’s life? BIBLE READING: Titus 1:5-9 KEY BIBLE VERSE: I left you there on the island of Crete so that you could do whatever was needed to help strengthen each of its churches, and I asked you to appoint ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Do We Minister? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Amazing Grace: Ministering To Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007

Those who ministered to us to bring us the ultimate message of hope: 1) the Old Testament prophets who studied it, 2) the Holy Spirit who inspired it, 3) the New Testament apostles who preached it, and 4) the angels who examined it.

(Introduction Source: http://www.amazinggracemovie.com) Born into a captain’s family who traded at the East India Company, John Newton (July 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807) embarked on sea voyages at the young age of 11. He soon entered the prosperous slave trade until he nearly died on a voyage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009

Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How You Can Be A Minister

Contributed by Daniel Difranco on Jun 23, 2006

This message is designed to help every believer perform acts of service and ministry.

How YOU Can Be a Minister. What can I do? I don’t have any useful skills. I’m not smart enough. I’m too old. I’m too young. I have a disability. I don’t have enough time. Isn’t that someone else’s job? Have you ever had some of these thoughts or questions when thinking about ministry? It is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministering To Christ In The Midst Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 14, 2005

Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever seen. I would propose to you that through this disaster, the church has a great opportunity to show her love to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is our opportuni

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 25:34-40 Title: Ministering to Christ in the Midst of Disaster Theme: Loving Christ by Ministering to His Disciples and Having Compassion on the Hurting Introduction: Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minister, Record, Thanksgiving And Praise!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2009

In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

MINISTER, RECORD, THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE! In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4-12

Christ Priest And Minister In Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2014

To show that CHRIST is both our Priest and Minister in Heaven.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Priest and Minister in Heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Priest and Minister in Heaven. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:2 (Amplified Bible) 8:2 As officiating Priest, a Minister in the holy places and in the true ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Master, Mentor, And Minister

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 26, 2010

Matthew 4 shows how Jesus faced temptation, called disciples and entered his ministry. This lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus’ temptation for us.

In Matthew 4 we see that Jesus is the master, the mentor, and the minister sent from God. Right after Jesus was baptized he was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. This is a disturbing turn of events for anyone who thinks that becoming a Christian, being baptized into Christ, will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Whole Church Equipped To Minister Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

God has given the church certain people whose job it is to equip the members of the church so that the whole church functions properly.

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Whole Church Equipped to Minister This week Marcela my wife had a splitting earache. Last weekend it was so painful that she spent most of it in bed with painkillers unable to sleep from pain. Also unable to hear properly. All sounds were just ringing in her ears. First ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Minister Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good minister of CHRIST JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate from the Bible how to be a good minister of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:6 (Amplified Bible) If you lay all these instructions before the brethren, you will be a worthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal