Sermons on Priestly Ministry:

Lessons At Zarephath Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 3 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the lessons learned during his ministry to the widow and her son at Zarepath.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #3 “Lessons at Zarephath” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The periods in Elijah’s life follow a definite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:25-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 4 | True Ministry | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 27, 2024

In the fourth part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar examines some aspects of the Ministry Thessalonian Church that made it a Model church. What is True Ministry?

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 4 | True Ministry This is Part 4 of the Series of studies on 1 & 2 Thessalonians Visit https://youtu.be/umaQ68xYVSg for a video/audio version of the sermon Good morning. We will continue our study of the epistles to Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:10, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Manager Of God's Resources Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

In order to help the local congregation be a strong influence to the community to which it serves, it needs your tithes to come here. Your tithes make this ministry stronger. Your tithes help this ministry grow. Your tithes help this ministry reach out

Being a Manager of God’s resources 1 Tim 6:17-19 There are three types of givers. The first is like flint. You have to strike it to get a spark they are hard and rough. The second is like a sponge; you have to squeeze them to get anything out of it. The third type of giver is like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wilderness Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Today, we’re looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. You may think of his ministry as being a long time ago and happening in a place far away… but the fact is, Jesus has called you to the same kind of ministry today.

Just a few days after Christmas 2002, a man walked into a Baptist mission hospital in the Middle Eastern country of Yemen. He calmly sat in the waiting room with his pink slip that told security he was a returning patient. He sat patiently and quietly waited there with the other patients. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We "Make Much Of Our Ministry” As Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13 When people are genuinely empowered and excited about their ministry they tend to make it a labor of love rather than an obligation to complete. Paul, the apostle, knew how to magnify his office without letting it become an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon V: "the Least Of These" Ministry Priority Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

To sing "Oh, How I Love Jesus" is to want to do - and to do - whatever you can, whenever you can, wherever you can to minister however you can to those identified by Jesus as "the least of these".

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: “THE LEAST OF THESE” A MINISTRY PRIORITY My brother John Tyler Cunningham is the best example I know of making “the least of these” a ministry priority. At the visitation prior to his memorial service, there came to the funeral home, one by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

The 29th Chapter Of Acts!

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jun 6, 2003

A sermon for Pentecost, this message seeks to lift out the expository truths of Acts 2.1-21 and apply them for contemporary life.

Introduction to the Scripture I leave our series on Mark this week for a message on Pentecost and next week for a message on FatherÕs Day. FatherÕs Day is a holiday we know about, but many of us may have no idea what Pentecost is all about much less that it could be a holiday! Last week, one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Downward Spiral And The Horror Of Sin Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Overview of Judges tracing spiritual decline and discussing rock bottom low in horror story of Chapter 19.

Downward Spiral and the Horror of Sin Series: Lessons from Judges #2 Judges 19[1] 7-24-05 Last week in Judges 1 we saw a trend developing in the people of God. Early in that chapter, they were experiencing wonderful victories. But at about verse 19 the tone of victory subsided and defeat in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Time To Look Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Message 4 of 4 in send part of Hebrews Study. This study examines Melchizedek and appeals teaches the importance of tithing as a Godly principle.

3/2/08 – Look Up Melchizedek 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avenues Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Praying down the bountiful grace of God upon others

"AVENUES OF GRACE" From the beginning of the Hebrews recorded history there has always been a priest unto God. From Melchizedec, who ministered during the first years of Hebrew history, to the priesthood of the Christian believer at the present time, God has always had His representatives on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One In The Spirit: God Shows No Partiality

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 22, 2007

This sermon compares Peter’s ministry with Cornelius in Acts 10 to the open door God is giving our congregation to be partners in ministry with a Hispanic speaking congregation.

One in the Spirit: God Shows No Partiality --Acts 10:34-48 On Sunday evening, January 27, 2002, Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton-Kelley, Kerri Strug, and Bart Conner appeared on the Celebrity version of the TV Reality-Game Show “The Weakest Link,” along with five other famous Olympic athletes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Methodist

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2003

God gives various ministries out to specific individuals to match their talents, but one ministry that is given for all to do is to share the gospel of grace with the whole world.

April 27, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 9:1-6 Subject: Ministry Title: I’ve Got the Power in the Name of Jesus Do you know that you are called to be ministers of the gospel of Christ? If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior you have a ministry to do. Not all of you know what that ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon For 5 Epiphany, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 2, 2003

Christ’s ministry in Mark’s Gospel is one of word and action; preaching and healing; offering people health and salvation. This, too, is the ministry of the church.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr B, 9/02/2003 Based on Mk 1: 29-39 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The story is told of a man who went to his doctor to ask if he could help him with his snoring problem. “As soon as I go to sleep,” the man explained, “I begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prophet Of The Midnight Hour

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 9, 2008

This message show Jeremiah’s ministry typifies Last Days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God.

Prophet of the Midnight Hour Aim: To show how Jeremiah’s ministry typifies last days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God. Text: Jeremiah 13:15-17 Introduction: Jeremiah is often referred to as the “weeping prophet”, and it is not hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist