Sermons on Preparation For Ministry:

Eliminating The Laity Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

What we need in our day is to refocus on the biblical model for ministry.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 15 Eliminating the Laity Ephesians 4:11-12 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What It Takes To Be A Real Witness For Christ. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

A sober look at the ministry of Paul

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A REAL WITNESS FOR CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS WEEK I POSTED AN ARTICLE BY JAROD MOORE ON MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT THAT WAS ON THE TOPIC OF WHY MINISTRY IS NOT FOR WIMPS. THIS ARTICLE GAVE TEN REASONS. HERE THEY ARE: IF YOU ENTER PASTORAL MINISTRY… 10. NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2012

As Jesus ministered to Nicodemus, He focused on moving him from relgion to a relationship.

This morning, as we continue to learn how to be more effective ministers for Jesus by studying how He ministered, we’ll come to what is undoubtedly the most well known verse of Scripture in the entire Bible. We see the reference to that verse on signs at sporting events, printed on the bottom ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - On Demons, Clairvoyants, Horoscopes And Witchcra Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 2, 2010

I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC INFLUENCES.

Part 9 - Matthew 8:16-17 - ON DEMONS, CLAIRVOYANTS, HOROSCOPES AND WITCHCRAFT I have always thought that some CLAIRVOYANTS and some of those who prepare HOROSCOPES got their knowledge from demons. I have never been in doubt that WIGI BOARDS ARE DANGEROUS because they open people up to DEMONIC ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basics For Starting A Church.

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014

This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Amos 3:3, Ecclesiastes 4:10, Mark 8:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word Of God Comes

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013

John the Baptist received the word of God in the desert, and prepared the people for the coming of Christ by calling them to repentance.

We are in the season of Advent. We prepare now for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we recall that He will come again with power and great glory on the last day. The Incarnation was long foretold by the prophets and looked for by God’s faithful people. The secular world prepares for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2015

Guard your heart my friend. Beware, as we serve God that are heart problems that can bring spiritual death. What causes heart trouble? Prepare yourself and thrive in the storms.

GUARD YOUR HEART, BEWARE OF THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON, OR CONDENSE SOME OF THE MATERIAL. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's The Good News?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus starts his ministry

"What’s the Good News?" Matthew 4:12+ May 4th, 1997 Intro: Why is it that whenever we watch a movie, we just can’t wait for the previews of other releases to get done. I know that I always fast forward through them to get to the movie I wanted to see. *I guess it’s for the same reason that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Christ Whose Way Is Prepared Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 7, 2006

Like John the Baptist, the word of God has come to us and we are called to prepare the way of Jesus.

Luke 3:1-6 “Discover the Christ Whose Way Is Prepared” INTRODUCTION The Word of God came to John in the fifteenth year of the right of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025

John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Exemplary Exemplar

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 15, 2017

Yours truly focuses on how our Lord diligently fulfilled the two commandments (Love God and Love your neighbor) as an Exemplary Exemplar Himself in each phase of His life, so that valuable lessons gleaned thereof can be applied in our own life too.

THE EXEMPLARY EXEMPLAR!!! Welcome to an account which would make the first pages of Ripley's Book of Believe it or not!!! Dr. Evan O’Neil Kane was the chief surgeon at Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He was 60 years old and had ...read more

Denomination: *other

Get Ready! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the Passion of Jesus, the Promise of Resurrection, and the Practice of Devotion as essential pillars of Christian faith and discipleship.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and glean from His infinite wisdom and boundless love. It's a joy to see each one of you here, your hearts eager, your spirits open, ready to receive the divine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Preparing, Hearts, Minds