Sermons on Prison Ministry:

Getting Out Of The Pew

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Filling The Gap

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009

The church must be involved to fill the gap when a teenager graduates from the teen ministry.

Intro: The church has the main responsibility of the Commission of our Savior. It is more than merely Win ‘Em, Wet ‘Em, and Work ‘Em! I. Ambassadors of the Gospel - Go ye therefore and teach all nations We are not merely to see people saved, We are to make disciples! A. Reconcile the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 1, 2010

The gospel of grace (1) is from God, (2) changes lives, and (3) leads to ministry.

[If you would like to receive weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] AN OUTLINE OF GALATIANS Paul’s letter to the Galatians can be broken into three basic parts: • BIOGRAPHY (chapters 1-2) • THEOLOGY (chapters 3-4) • ETHICS (chapters 5-6) Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Risks For God

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we must take risks for God to accomplish the ministries He has for us.

-Today, we are going to learn a valuable lesson from Ruth -Ruth 1:1-18 -We do not know a great deal about Ruth -But we know that she had a few strikes against her -She was a woman (women’s roles in their society) -She was a foreigner, a Moabite -People despised by the Jews -Yet, Ruth was a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing God In All God's Glory Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 26, 2007

Catching a glimpse of God’s glory empowers God’s people for mission and ministry

Luke 9:28-36 “Seeing God in All God’s Glory” INTRODUCTION Mountain tops have always fascinated us. We love their beauty and the panorama we have from these lofty sites. Not only do we marvel at their beauty, but we have always had a sense that they allow us to come closer to God. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Success

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stones Throw

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

The tablets of stone on which the ten commandments were written are a representation of the body and ministry of Jesus.

1. Jury The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord's mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, they were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing The Hurting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 9, 2015

When you bring Jesus to your home, your home will become headquarters for ministry.

Healing the Hurting Mark 1:29-34 Rev. Brian Bill October 10-11, 2015 Have you noticed how many mother-in-law jokes are out there? Mothers-in-law have been the brunt of jokes since the beginning of time, well maybe not because Adam and Eve didn’t have any in-laws. When I did a Google ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 6, 2013

This message looks at the 10 commandments and the way Jesus pointed back to them in his ministry.

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20, 32, 34 CHCC: February 3, 2013 For the last few weeks we’ve been in a series from the book of Exodus. Today we’ve reached the part where God gives the 10 commandments to His new nation of Israel. About 20 years ago a Gallup Poll was taken that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 29, 2013

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries

Breakfast with Jesus Men’s Breakfast – Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries John 21:4-19 - But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' Practice Of Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

Scripture: John 7:46

Denomination: Baptist

One Hundred And Fifty-Three Fish

Contributed by Neil Stich on Apr 20, 2012

A change in how we do ministry can bring results we never expected.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE FISH John 21: 1 – 14 We are creatures of Habit or Habits. We tend to do the same things over and over again because they are what we are used to doing--- it feels comfortable--- and many of us do not like CHANGE… Oh, we may try something new for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ