Sermons on Promoting Ministry:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostle Paul's Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

The Apostle Paul’s Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23

The Apostle Paul’s Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23 Paul believed in the POWER of the gospel to transform lives. Yet he also appreciated the COMPLEXITY of this process. He resisted any attempts to submit to the indoctrination process of Pharisaicalism. He combined an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 5: Ministry: You Were Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“You were put on earth to make a contribution. You weren’t created just to consume resources – to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Review: Week one: Why am I on earth? Existence. Week two: What has God planned for me? Significance. Week three: How must I get along with others? Sharing. Week four: What is God doing in my life? Character. Week five: What does God want me to do? Serve. MEMORY VERSE “Each one should use whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Qualities That Will Help The Pastor's Wife In Her Ministry To Women In The Church

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 2, 2019

This teaching message is for every pastor's wife and woman whose husband is in Christian ministry leadership. It reveals the qualities that they should have to be effective in church ministry alongside their spouses.

This message is part of a series published in my book, "Lessons and Encouraging Words for Today's Christian Woman." It is a crucial message that I feel led to share, particularly with women in church and ministry leadership roles, particularly pastors' wives. Being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detrimental Competition-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2017

1 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the weakness/detriment/absurdity/incompatibility of competitive ministry. A competitive spirit can be detrimental to Christian ministry. But when? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-I—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. I can remember seeing & hearing an American long-jumper & runner--Carl Lewis--in the Olympics(1988 Summer?) who just ‘tore-up’ his competition. He outran & out-jumped everybody! In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Office Of The Apostle

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

The apostolic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the a

The office of the apostle Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Servant Leader

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 9, 2006

In the Discipline of service there is also great liberty. Service allows us to say ’no!’ to the world’s games of promotion and authority. It abolishes our need and desire for a ’pecking order’

In 2006 success is measured by the size of our great wealth, the popularity of our ministry, the size of our Church, In this we seem to miss the mark of being a true servant leader in the kingdom of God.. Our example in all things is the Lord Jesus himself The servant is not greater than his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Press In Like Priscilla

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 17, 2013

To press into the spiritual realm means we strive to be mature in Christ and in how we view things in life. It means we are in tune with God and His agenda for our lives and for the Kingdom of Heaven. It means we push through the tough times of life and in our faith and we don’t quit.

Theme: ¾ Immerse We need to immerse ourselves in a new way of living. We need to immerse ourselves into the spiritual dimension of life and see things we have never seen before. We need to do this individually and corporately as a family unit. Series 3: Press In To press into the spiritual realm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deborah 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2014

The topic of Deborah’s leadership very obviously leads us to reflect on the topic of women and the roles they are allowed or not allowed to play in God’s kingdom. This one is about egalitarianism.

Dakota Community Church October 19, 2014 Deborah 3 The topic of Deborah’s leadership very obviously leads us to reflect on the topic of women and the roles they are allowed or not allowed to play in God’s kingdom. Two weeks ago we looked at Complementarianism; today we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

O Lord, Just Kill Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019

God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

“[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Women Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples.

A common misconception is that Jesus never chose women as disciples. However, this assumption is far from the truth. While the Twelve Apostles were men, Jesus' ministry was inclusive, and women played a vital role. Let's explore biblical examples that demonstrate Jesus' heart for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Luke 10:38-42

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist