Sermons on Promoting Ministry:

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Marks Of A Transformed Life"

Contributed by Jamie Page on Dec 14, 2011

A message from Romans 12:1-3 to challenge the believer to pursue the transformed life. The three marks of the transformed life include willing surrender to God, renewed thinking in God, and servant ministry for God.

Three Marks of a Transformed Life February 6, 2011 I. Introduction: A. Storms to Transformation? (crises/storms the leading means of spiritual growth) B. Why use “marks of” and not “steps to” when talking about transformation? 1. “Steps to” infers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"this Day"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 28, 2019

This day we can change our life todays message is the beginning of his public ministry, He gave people something to talk about, he gave people stuff that would change their life.

1. Its “THIS DAY” Jesus Begins His Public Ministry Luke 4:14-21 • The text said, “He returned to Galilee “in the power of the Spirit” • Jesus has been tempted by Satan in the wilderness but we would think this would have weakened him but to the contrary he was in the power of the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018

There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018

This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Lift Off Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Although Jesus completed his earthly ministry and ascended into heaven, His work did not stop there. He commissions His disciples to carry on His work here daily. Are we doing that?

March, 2007 “The Great Lift Off” Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1:6-11 INTRODUCTION: We think of the Ascension as a cosmological event, a space flight, a transfer of a person from earth to heaven; but that is not what it meant to the early church. It meant the TRANSFER of RESPONSIBILITY from Jesus to his ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas - Faith And Courage

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 11, 2006

Mary and Joseph lived righteous lives in an unrighteous world. The only thing preventing us from finding favor with God in the same way is our daily choices. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

This discussion was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint, feel free to contact me at robert.fox@alltel.com A good deal of the content in this presentation came from the excellent messages by C. Raymond van ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inspired Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29

Denomination: Methodist

With: The Draw Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020

The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 3:19, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2020

"No Room" was a declaration by God of what Jesus would experience in His ministry. In fact there are only two places where room will be made for Jesus. Do you know what they are?

There was a Christmas program at a church and a 7-year-old boy was chosen to be the innkeeper. When Joseph and Mary approached looking for shelter his line was to simply say “I’m sorry… but we have no room.” But being a good 7-year-old boy that didn’t seem quite right. He looked at Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mentoring A Teammate Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

There are certain tasks in ministry that are too big to handle by yourself, so you need to select and train a teammate. Moses enlisted Joshua as his teammate, and mentored him in envisioning and realizing the dream of the Promised Land.

You have fought the good fight, you have stayed the course, you have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7), and you are now on the precipice of realizing your hard sought-after calling. In pursuit of God’s best you may have wrestled with and overcome some internal spiritual battles, and individually ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist