Sermons on Pleasing Ministry:

Power For Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005

This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mandate For Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry Of Mom

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongoing series that offers to people options available to them right now in thier community to make a difference with this sermon addressing motherhood as a ministy/mission.

May 8, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil The Ministry of Mom Psalm 103:2-4, John 13:31-35, 1 John 4:10-11 Good morning, again. For the last couple of weeks we have been shifting our focus from God’s interior work to God’s exterior work, focusing on missions and discovering our purpose for life. Why does ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Ministry Of Vision

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004

If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

If you are not sure if politics are important for God’s people to concern themselves with, I would suggest that you study the hand of God in the politics of the Old Testament.

The news events of this past week have been interesting to say the least. Men like the Rev. Jessie Jackson step down while other men like John Ashcroft step forward. The appointment of Senator John Ashcroft to be our nation’s Attorney General is unprecedented. Senator Ashcroft is a devout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reconstructing The Ministry Series

Contributed by Istvan Tilos on Jun 15, 2005

God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power!

Reconstructing the ministry We live in days when people are focused on working for themselves.God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power! I.Whatever you do, do it with all your heart(Pasion) a. ,,v6 So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Called To The Ministry

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We will be looking at the ministry of Aaron and his sons to find the qualities of a great leader.

Called to the Ministry Dr. Fernando Cabrera Exodus 9:2-10:3 True leaders... 1. Answers their Assignment “Take Aaron and his sons” (9:2) “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministries Of The Home

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Whether you’re homebound, chronically ill, or a stay-at-home caretaker, God’s Word says something about ministering in the home. 1)God places a priority on the home and 2)God has a purpose for every home.

Ministries of the Home Ecclesiastes 3:1 Steve Miller Nov. 24, 2004 Introduction: So many times we put the super-active people out in front. While they serve us as great examples, there are many Godly people who are not able to relate, because they are humbly working behind the scenes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of Thorns

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mindset For Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon using Jesus example to articualte foundations for sound ministry.

Mindset for Ministry Fortifying the Foundations # 30 John 13:1-20[1] 3-14-04 In 1904 the heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, William Borden, graduated from Chicago High School a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. During that trip he became burdened for all the hurting ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Ministry Essentials Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Expository sermon explores Jesus interation concerning Peter’s calling: (1)Motive (2)Assignment (3)Focus. Used clip from the movie "The Rookie" as illustration.

Ministry Essentials Fortifying the Foundation # 47 John 21:15-25[1] 10-03-04 Intro Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Early in your experience, God spoke to you and called you to serve Him in a particular way. You knew it. You knew it was from God. You knew ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Partners In Ministry

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2005

God created each of us for a purpose. God endowed us with certain gifts, unique to us alone. We can use these gifts for the building up of the Body of Christ or use them for selfish ends.

Partners in Ministry Philippians 2:1-4 – People matter to God and should matter to you. I Peter 4:10 - “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I Corinthians 3:9 “We work together as partners who belong to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Factor Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

Third sermon in a series on being a Great Kingdom Church.

The Ministry Factor Matthew 14:13-21 I. Kingdom Ministry is Selfless (v. 13-14) A. It may interrupt life (v.13a) Being involved in Ministry: • Rearranges our priorities – “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Matt 6:33 • Moves us from being “ME” focused – The priest & Levite in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002

Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Denomination: Baptist