Sermons on Promoting Ministry:

Mending Broken Brothers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2016

A review of the ministry of reconciliation.

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” [1] The Ministry of Restoration is committed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pandemic And Presidential Prophecy - Does God Give Ministry Mulligans When Prophecy Is Wrong?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2020

2020 was a year full of Prophecies about the ending of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the USA Presidential election, that can be added to the proliferation of so-called prophecies over the last 30+ years that were completely wrong.

2020 was a really bad year for self-proclaimed 'Prophets' of God (or should I say 'profits'?) . There was not one 'prophet' who prophesied a legitimate warning nor predicted that a worldwide pandemic was coming. However, there were numerous 'prophets' who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-12, Acts 21:30, Deuteronomy 18:22, Jeremiah 28:9, Isaiah 44:24-26, Jeremiah 23:30-40, Ezekiel 12:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha’s Ministry - Naaman, Almost The Reject - 2 Kings 5:1-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 18, 2022

Naaman was a powerful man, with all the success one could desire, all the esteem and glory, BUT he had leprosy. The account of his cure is of value to us as it contains lessons that benefit us in many ways. It was God who wrought the miracle, not Elisha. He was the willing servant.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - NAAMAN, ALMOST THE REJECT - 2 Kings 5:1-19 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 14 When we consider chapter 5, the focus here is on Naaman, not so much on Elisha, but it is Elisha we are studying. Along the way we will also look into the motives of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Temple Really Exists Now

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022

What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Ezekiel 43:1-7, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Making Distinctions; Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 4, 2021

James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation distinctions at the same time.

Making Distinctions Doers of the Word FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B September 5 2021 James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, James 2:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 13th Sermon--4 Characteristics of a Great Ministry: Converted Membership, Constant Ministry, and Continual Multiplication.

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 6 Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-47 v. 41 last time: • A Converted Membership Today: • Constant Ministry Notice what happened right after they got saved: v. 42 That rings my bell…because the test of a great church is not just how many decisions are there, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Not Without Honor

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001

What motivates your ministry?

Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ninety And Nine

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000

Ministry to the Church

Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

The Ministry of the Prophet

Ezekiel Our Story begins ... During the time of ... the divided kingdom When Israel was divided into north & south, into Israel &Judah. Both had been unfaithful. Israel had been destroyed. In 605 BC ... Nebuchadnezar of Babylon conquered Judah Ezekiel ... 17 years old at the time, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-9, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Boot Camp

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Partnering in Ministry

"Discipleship Boot Camp: Partnering in Ministry Matthew 10 August 3, 1997 Intro: Each of our four gospels has a different emphasis. We’ve been looking in Matthew at the presentation of the King. In chapters 1-4 we saw the Person of the King. In 5-7 the Principles of the King. In 8-10 the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

Anointing for Ministry

Anytime we read of Jesus, we need to be conscious of two main things. We ask what Jesus has done for us. And we ask what example he is for us. 1 Peter 2:21 says, ’to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.’ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Addicted To Jesus

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

THere is blessing is ministry.

Addicted to Jesus 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deborah And Jael Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Women in ministry.

A. THE OPPRESSORS: JUDGES 4:1-22; 5:1-26 1. Threat from the north. “The children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sold them into the hand of the Jabin king of Canaan . . . the captain was Sisera” (4:1-2). 2. The latest in warfare scares us. “Jabin had 900 chariots of iron” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-22, Judges 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jtv: Amazing Race #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus’ rising promotes on external perspective to endure life’s trial. Culture cannot give us this perspective.

He has risen. He has risen indeed. Over the whole season of Lent, we have been taking a fresh look at the Lenten scriptures through the lens of TV. The average American watches over 29 hours of TV and whether we wish to admit it or not, TV infects or affects our lives. From what we purchase to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational