Sermons on Prison Ministry:

Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

Christians should be involved in ministry to others.

John 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish his work…” Our job, call, gift, talents, skills, ability, purpose, meaning, focus, drive, energy, worship, whole reason for existing is to take care of the business of God the Father! Vs 35 “…open your eyes and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2008

Service to ordain 4 Deacons to the Ministry

Deacon Ordination Service Introduction Today, we have gathered to honor our Deacon candidates and to officially set them aside for the work of the ministry that they are called into. It is my pleasure to present to you Bo Doss, Chris Davis, Billy Wesson, and Mickie Conway for the office of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charge

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2020

Minister and congregation need to fulfill their ministries.

1. True Story Picabo Street, the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G, is much more than a famous skier. In fact, between training on the slopes and traveling around the world to compete, she managed to get an education and earn a degree in nursing. Early in her nursing career, she was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Long Farewell

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2016

A final sermon after a fruitful ministry

HoHum: Funny things at Pleasant Ridge I remember asking Steve and Ginger Bailey to get me a crown for a children’s minute from Burger King. They said they would handle it. Right before the sermon, they gave me the package and instead of a Burger King crown, it was a tiarra. I remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying The Foundations Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

Teaching on the 5-fold ministry gifts

Laying the Foundations CCCAG, April 24, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14 There was a man who knew nothing about cars. He brought his car to the mechanic because it was shaking. It was a busy day in the garage, so he was told to sit in the waiting room until one of the mechanics was available. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Pain Comes Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Pain is one of God’s ministries.

1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, 1 Samuel 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha Takes Up The Mantle Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

The Holy Spirit ensures continuity in Ministry.

ELISHA TAKES UP THE MANTLE OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:9-15. 1. Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's blessing, but Elijah laid emphasis on God’s sovereignty in this matter (2 Kings 2:9-10). After Elijah was taken up, Elisha tore his own clothes into two pieces, then took up Elijah's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength And Contribution Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Great ministries begin with a big vision.

1. Faith to plant 100,000 new churches. Suliasi Kurulo, Fiji. Suliasi was a government engineer who began knocking on every door on his island in Fiji, then planted a church to finish the task. Next, he planned to knock on every door of every island in Fiji and build over 300 churches to complete ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 28, 2025

notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gerasene Demoniac 5 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

I Have Come That You May Have Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus said in different places why He came to earth. So, let's check out what He said and see how it all fits into His perfect plan of salvation for all who will place their faith and trust in Him! PTL!

Are you “Pressing On to Know the Lord”? - Hosea 6:3a Last week we took a look at who Jesus is and we saw that the Father in heaven revealed through Peter that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the Living God”. And, that this declaration, this fact is the very foundation ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024

Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Needs, Touching Lives Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 10, 2007

Ministry is all about meeting needs and touching lives in the name of Jesus.

Meeting Needs, Touching Lives 1 Corinthians 12:5-7 July 15, 2007 1 Corinthians 12:5-7 “There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. The Spirit has given each of us a special way of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manasseh Knew God - A Character Study Of King Manasseh

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a bad weed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's patience and love for us to give us His Salvation. It's really a gift of Grace. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 33:13 (New Living Translation, Seco

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a bad weed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's patience and love for us to give us His Salvation. It's really a gift of Grace. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 33:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And when he prayed, the Lord listened to him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic