Sermons on Pastoral Ministry:

Wise Advice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008

Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Is Not About My Rights. It's About You. (1 Corinthians 9:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

Paul modeled a better approach for the Corinthians, at great personal cost. Don't focus on your rights. Focus on the other.

In last week's passage, Paul tried to convince the Corinthians that they needed to stop going to idol temples and eating idol meat there. The Corinthians-- at least some of them-- thought that doing this was okay. They viewed this question as an issue of knowledge, and as an issue of freedom. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Sustaining Christian Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2025

2 of 4 The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-II—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Nuns Out Of Gas: Two nuns were driving down a country road when they ran out of gas. They walked to a farmhouse they had seen just down the road. The farmer had gasoline, but it could only be pumped out of a huge barrel directly into a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Maximizing Ministry Potential Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

One of the most exciting stings in all of literature is found in a true story that has been preserved for us in the Bible. It contains some romance and a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than a treacherous mountain road. If you’re

Esther: Maximizing Ministry Potential Beth and I enjoy watching movies but we don’t always like the same kind. She usually prefers the love stories while I go for the action-oriented ones. On rare occasions, we find a movie that has both romance and action. Actually, even though I often make a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have An Amazing Ministry

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014

A Ministry of Greatness is a ministry that is Christ-centered and sanctioned on the eternal truths of God’s Word.

Ephesians 2:8-2:10 Believing God and belonging to God sets you up for some incredible/astounding/remarkable/amazing blessings. In a real sense, if you desire to live a life that has purpose/intention/reason and point—I want to share with you that that goal is NOT achievable nor attainable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003

In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Priscilla & Aquila: Partners In Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2015

Priscilla & Aquila were simple, unknown Christians who came to know Christ, sought revival, and discipled others in the faith. Priscilla is a key example of women included in ministry.

PRISCILLA & AQUILA: PARTNERS IN MINISTRY Acts 18:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FINALLY GOOD MANNERS 1. "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. 2. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry Partnerships-6(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2025

6 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-VI—Luke 1:56(1:39-56) Attention: George* & Ralph* were brothers. They loved each other. Ralph had been an alcoholic who had allowed his addiction to ruin his life & relationships, including the relationship he had with his brother George. But after all that, Ralph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:56, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Created For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 20, 2004

You were formed and fashioned for service.

For years the book of Nehemiah has provided a wealth of biblical insights for many occasions in my life. This ancient autobiography provides a blueprint for a study on leadership. Few sections in my library are as extensive as this one. I love Nehemiah’s work because he gives us a candid ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Essence And Extract Of Jesus Ministry Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002

A challenge to match evangelistic effort with social concern in our world. Preached from an evangelistic perspective to an evangelical audience.

The Extract and Essence of Jesus Ministry Introduction: (From Harvey Conn - Planting and Growing Urban Churches) The house is for William and Mary Elliot, both in their sixties. Community residents for over forty-nine years, today, for the first time in their lives, they will own their home. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART II The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2013

A study of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee in Luke 4:14-15 will show us the characteristics of his ministry.

Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River (3:21-22). Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness where he fasted for forty days. Throughout this time the devil tempted Jesus to doubt God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministry--In A New Way Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christians ministering together through the gifts of the Spirit to advance the Kingdom.

Ministry—In A New Way Romans 12:6-8 Even though I’ve been in Ohio for more than a decade I still receive a newsletter from the Amarillo Baptist Association. More and more it mentions names I don’t recognize. But recently the name of one church caught my attention. Under the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Broader Through Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2015

We are created to serve. The best thing we can do for God's kingdom and ourselves is becoming a servant.

Introduction: A. One day, some church members were working at their church workday and a teenage boy they didn’t know was working with them to fulfill some court appointed community service hours. 1. The teen asked the man who was working next to him, “So, what bad thing did you do that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When You Get A New Pastor?

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message given to a church in anticipation of getting a new pastor.

What do you do when you get a new pastor? I recommend that you play it SAFE. Now let me explain what I mean by safe I want you to write this down. Support him Affirm him Follow him Engage him Eph 4:11 I. Support him. A. 1Tim. 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist