Sermons on prison ministry: showing 436-450 of 75,446

How A Ministry Is Multiplied

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry, The Purpose Of Preaching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 23, 2007

“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” I Tim 4:16 This is a good installation message for new preachers.

THE MINISTRY, THE PURPOSE OF PREACHING I. It is the method God use’s to spread His Gospel. (Good News) Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Dangers To Ministry

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2007

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY. All believer are called to some type of ministry. However, no matter if we are a ministry or a layman there are dangers that we face. If we will guard against these dangers we can overcome. I am listing seven of the most commo

SEVEN DANGERS TO MINISTRY Luke 9:1-12 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-12

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of Real Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A God Blessed Ministry

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2004

A message delivered to other pastors, noting the key ingredients necessary for a God-Blessed ministry.

- Read Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. In 1st Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul says Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Comes With Ministry

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Sep 27, 2007

Each believer is called into the ministry. We are called out of darkness into the light to minister - to evangelize the world.

Each of us is a minister. We are called out of darkness into the light to minister - to evangelize the world. As you take on that role - expect that trials will come! Maybe you have recently re-dedicated your life to the Father... Perhaps you’ve just recently received the fire and anointing and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007

Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments

The Holy Spirit I. He is God a. He is called God Acts 5:3-4 (NIV) 3 Then Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fragrance Of The Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014

Thoughts of Paul’s miraculous encounter with Titus will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the Christian ministry.

2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-17 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE FRAGRANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Paul has been relating his personal situation and tying it to the situation in the Corinthian Church. These thoughts will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Oriented Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

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

Our Commitment To Ministry Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist