Sermons on Pitfalls In Ministry:

He Must Increase Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2023

To conquer jealous comparisons before they conquer you, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

An urban legend has Microsoft’s Bill Gates speaking at a COMDEX computer expo several years ago. Supposedly, he was comparing the computer industry with the auto industry. He said, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"the Power Of Discipleship & Evangelism."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 19, 2024

The power of evangelism is one of the most effective ways of reaching out to a world in search of answers with some looking for a reason to live. You cannot give what you do not have, and, to be a successful soul winner, you must know the value of what you are presenting to others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 28:19-20) (19) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost:” (20) “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Angels: The Messengers And Servants Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 26, 2021

There has been a tremendous amount of literature, testimony, and fascination with the subject of angels and their purpose and mission in this world. The Word of God alone teaches the truth about these beings and their service to God and His people.

The symbols of God's majesty, promises, and acts toward His creation have been hijacked and misused by fallen humanity to promote agendas and teachings that are in total opposition to His Holy purposes and Being. The rainbow, the visible symbol of His promise not to destroy the earth with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10, Matthew 26:53, Luke 1:26-33, Genesis 19:13, Isaiah 6:1-3, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Support—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 3 of a 3-part sermon.

JESUS’ SUPPORT—Part III—Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes promoted by the practical/physical support of the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Paul’s ministry, like ours was one which relied not just on the power of God, but on many fellow workers sharing the load in the fellowship of the gospel.

Rom 15:14-16:27 The King of Syria was having trouble in his war with Israel. Every time he set up an ambush, Elisha, the prophet, would warn the king of Israel. So the King of Syria decided to send an army to capture Elisha to put an end to this nuisance. The army arrived at Dothan where Elisha ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Sixth Sense

Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001

Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

“THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005

The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

“A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 24th Sermon--"Go!" [The Consistency of Our Witness]--It’s "as you are going", a full-time ministry!

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem/1,000s saved, healed, lives changed!/church is unified/magnified/multiplied [magnification in public eye happens when He is lifted up!...affects our public reputation!] The gospel is spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Declaration Of Freedom

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jul 10, 2004

On the day that we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we also need to remember the Declaration of Freedom proclaimed by Jesus at the start of His earthly ministry.

Luke 4:18-19 The Declaration of Freedom Introduction: Today we remember the infamous signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. A document that claimed freedom from the oppression the colonies were enduring from England. Tension between the Colonialist and the British Army often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Authorized

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 28, 2004

Even if churches, ministers, or ministries cast out demons in Jesus name, they can miss heaven. How? By not being authorized to do the things they are doing.

Are you Authorized? Matthew 7:21-23 21 "Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as `Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my Father in heaven. 22 On judgment day many will tell me, `Lord, Lord, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixteen Ways To Identify Abuse

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 15, 2004

Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries

Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

If We Only Had A Passion For Christ

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

How much sweeter my relationship, more fulfilled my life, more powerful my ministry, if I had a greater passion for Christ.

If We Only Had A Passion For Christ PASSION-Any powerful emotion , such as love and joy. Boundless enthusiasm. Psalms 63 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God