Sermons on Partnership In Ministry:

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

Marks Of An Effective Minister Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

A message geared for lay ministry

Marks of an Effective Minister - Section one 1 Timothy 4.6-11 July 13, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. Last week review: Marks of Effective Ministry- Active and Involved, Exalt Christ, Available, Prayerful, Fruitful and not prejudice II. Role of the Full Time Minister: Designing ministry and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Lay It Aside

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Sermon for Ladies’ Ministry Seminar

Ladies, we have heard the Word this weekend. We have also from heard ladies for whom God has done great and mighty things. The Lord has truly spoken to our hearts. At this time I would like to give you some final words of admonition and encouragement. Let us stand for the reading of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Man Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism And Geneology Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

A look at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry

THE BAPTISM AND GENEOLOGY OF JESUS Luke 3:21-38 I. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. (vv. 21-22) Note: Some Problems associated with Baptism: * Should people be baptized? + with water? + in the Spirit? * Who should be baptized? + Babies? + Adolescents? + Adults? + Only believers? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To The Calling Or Spiritual Deserters

Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Jan 29, 2001

A challenge to dedicated life and ministry.

The most needed ingredient in the Church today is dedication. WHAT IS DEDICATION? There is this story about the hen and the pig. The hen and the pig were walking together and they were meditating on the question "What is the meaning of commitment?". As they were walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Still Send Angels? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 8, 2005

The ministry of angels to Christ followers.

Luke 1:5 (NLT) It all begins with a Jewish priest, Zechariah, who lived when Herod was king of Judea. Zechariah was a member of the priestly order of Abijah. His wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. 6Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Walked A Mile Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

A look at friendship ministry evangelism

Text: Acts 2:43-47 Sean Smuts Subject: Evangelism Theme: Friendship Ministry Evangelism "He Walked A Mile" Introduction: (Play He Walked A Mile by Clay Crosse) It’s often said that you don’t know what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes. Jesus set up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Mennonite

Not Without Honor

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001

What motivates your ministry?

Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be An Usher

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 24, 2008

What is the motivation to ministry of ushering.

“WHY BE AN USHER?” PSALMS 84:10 WE HAVE STOPPED BY THIS EVENING TO CELEBRATE WITH OUR FRIENDS AT _____________ IN THEIR ANNUAL USHER DAY PROGRAM. A TIME THAT IS SET ASIDE TO HONOR AND APPRECIATE THE DILIGENCE AND WORK THAT THOSE ON THE USHER STAFF HAVE GIVEN. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO ANSWER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Psalm 84:10-12, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

This is the begining of a lay ministry series.

When God’s Spirit Moves In 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 October 28, 2007 Morning Service This message is based in part on John Maxwell’s message Let God’s Spirit Move In Introduction I tell you of a true story of a soldier who was in Pearl Harbor. On the night before they were attacked by the Japanese ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Devoted To God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006

The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Jesus had surprising ministry

Intro: if you are from Alabama you claim a few famous people as outstanding people in this world. 2 singers from Birmingham have been American Idols. Willie Mays and Hank Aaron came from our state. For Tide fans there is Bear Bryant. But probably our two most famous of all because of the show they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Being Single Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Singleness is not a sin, its a ministry

THE PROBLEM OF BEING SINGLE Many young people their childhoods and teen years thinking, dreaming, and planning for marriage. They imagine who they will mary, what married life will be like, and how many kids they’ll have. And, for the vast majority of young people, maarriage is in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Model To Follow Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2006

A personal Example of Jesus and ministry

“A Model To Follow” April 2, 2000 AM - Danny L. Williams Read John 13:1-20 Read the over head….. Over the next several week’s this is the challenge that is before us. The book of John is divided into two section’s you could say. The first 11-12 chapter’s deal with Jesus’ public ministry and the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational