Sermons on preparation for ministry: showing 571-585 of 98,875

Preparation For Jesus Coming (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2022

We say that we are ready, but Are we Truly Ready? Have we done everything possible within our abilities to DO what GOD has commanded of us? HE is faithful as HE has promised, to help us. Let us examine what it is to prepare.

2022.12.04. Stewards of the Mysteries Prepare for THE WAY William Akehurst, HSWC Advent: Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love 2nd Sunday: Preparation We as servants of Christ, are stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. We must prepare and be prepared. ADVENT Preparation is turning to GOD in Trust, placing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of John The Baptist

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 25, 2013

Ministry is not what we do as much as who we are in Christ. True ministry is rooted in Christ and reflects Christ in everything we do.

Jerry Jenkins, the writer of the Left Behind series, says a real writer is someone who cannot not write. One of the professors of theology at a major Christian college said that if you can do anything else do not go into the ministry. What both were saying is that behind our labor is a passion to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 1, 2006

Based on Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12, this is a Sermon for any Sunday in Advent. It’s thesis is that to truly be prepared for Christmas and the Return of Jesus one must be born again and explains how the Holy Spirit enables that to happen.

PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD --Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12 Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ in celebration of His nativity and anticipation of His Return. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the First Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Story Of Three Ministries

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014

This is a sermon about "YOUR" ministry and how "YOU" play a role in God's plan.

STORY OF THREE MINISTRIES Text: Mark 1:2-11 Mark 1:2-11 shows us about three ministries, how God works with ministers. First, God had a plan. I don't say 'God has a plan', because God had it planned long ago. God has a big plan and a bunch of smaller plans. We see here, for example, that Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Preparing For The Next Leader

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023

This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Holy Day

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Advent is a time a preparation. A time to prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior, and to prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ

Christmas is 16 days away. Does your pulse go up when you hear that? You have 16 days to buy your gifts, wrap them, finish decorating, plan and shop for a meal, finalize any travel plans, and or clean your house before your company arrives. Christmas will be here before you know it, and almost ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Guidelines For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 28, 2020

Sermon for The Second Sunday of Advent where we consider John the Baptists message to be prepared.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Last week as we entered into the season of Advent, we began to think about the busyness of the season, and how we have to not only prepare our homes for the coming season of Christmas, but even more important, we should be preparing our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2013

In this lesson we examine the ministry of John the Baptist and look at what constitutes a faithful ministry.

Scripture The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the birth narratives of John the Baptist and his relative, Jesus Christ. Throughout these two chapters Luke has intentionally set John and Jesus side by side each other. As chapter 3 of Luke’s Gospel opens, Luke continued to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survivorman Part 3

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 3 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Millennial Mystery And Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

Installation of Assistant Pastor. How may a young woman make an impact? By acknowledging that it was God who brought her to this time and place, and by laying down her very life for the task.

A young woman in a very difficult situation. A crisis moment, for which no training could have fully prepared her. A dangerous moment, one in which the future of a whole people lay in the balance. She had little power, in the usual sense. She wielded no authority, commanded no troops, had access ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist