Sermons on Ordained Ministries:

A Long Campaign

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 16, 2025

In God’s time we will see the results of what we have done, even if someone else completes the work, just as Timothy built on Paul’s foundation.

My own graduation from high school and departure to college is so long ago and far away that I can hardly remember it. On the other hand, I graduated from seminary almost 30 years later, and so it’s much closer. There’s a lot the two have in common: leaving behind the old familiar, and going off ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Working Like A Dog Or A Saint?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2014

Is work a dirty word because of the Curse or a mninstry?

The Sexton and the Wagon Driver The children of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the fourth Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, once debated Judaism's contribution to "living life." Their father, weighing in on their discussion, summoned his simpleminded sexton, Bentzion. The Rebbe inquired: "Bentzion, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Diving In"

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A Confirmation sermon about diving in to discipleship.

TOPIC: ?Diving In? TEXT: Acts 2:47 The view from the bottom of the ladder was bad enough. As I stared up to the top, the ladder seemed to stretch a mile into the air ? up and up and up. The platform for the high dive looked a mile away. Then again, I was only 10, and small for my age. My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Methodist

Singing To The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009

God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Marriage What The Scriptures Say

Contributed by Claud Lowe on Mar 17, 2007

God ordained marriage as sacred and we should keep it that way and it was meant that we stay together.

Marriage: What Does Scripture Say Pastor Claud Lowe ©March 2007 What does God say about marriage? We find marriage first mentioned in Gensis 2:24. We are told that God created them male and female and for this reason a man (woman) shall leave their father and mother and shall cleave (join) unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience To God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003

God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Till You Go

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 23, 2012

We as Christians are ordained unto the work of the Lord. And there is never a time to retire from His service.

Quotes: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Energy flows where attention goes. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Find yourself within you, never in someone else. Act the way you want to be and you will be the way you act. Look for what you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Off The Cruise Control Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 18, 2008

Detours are sometimes God-ordained direction changes becuase he wants us to change the world!

Turning Off the Cruise Control Acts 17:1-9 Did you know that there are awards given for the most ridiculous lawsuits won in the course of a year? THIS YEAR’S AWARDS GO TO: 5TH PLACE (TIED) Kathleen Robertson of Austin, Texas was awarded $780,000 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

God Commanded Us To Preach. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

God has ordained the preaching of the Gospel as a means of saving souls and speaking directly to our hearts.

Through the preaching of the Word, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals the beauty of Christ, and empowers us to live a life of obedience and faith. As Paul writes in Romans 10:14-15, "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17, Colossians 1:28-29, Acts 10:42-43, James 1:22

Positioned For Supernatural Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 1, 2026

A call to divine alignment, obedience, and faith that positions believers to experience supernatural increase ordained by God.

POSITIONED FOR SUPERNATURAL INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 Key Verse: “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014

The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sober Words For A Serious Calling

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This sermon promotes the necessity of character traits in a minister's life.

SOBER WORDS FOR A SERIOUS CALLING TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:14-16 1 Timothy 4:14-16 KJV Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. [15] Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayer Life Of Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Mar 9, 2002

A Look At The Prayer Life of Jesus, Our Great High Priest.

The Prayer Life of Our Great High Priest I. When Did He Pray? A. In Times of Preparation (Luke 3:21) B. In Times of Pressure (Luke 5:16) C. In Times of Privacy (Luke 9:18) D. In Times of Transformation (Luke 9:29) E. In Times of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible