Sermons on Promoting Ministry:

Esther: Maximizing Ministry Potential Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

One of the most exciting stings in all of literature is found in a true story that has been preserved for us in the Bible. It contains some romance and a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than a treacherous mountain road. If you’re

Esther: Maximizing Ministry Potential Beth and I enjoy watching movies but we don’t always like the same kind. She usually prefers the love stories while I go for the action-oriented ones. On rare occasions, we find a movie that has both romance and action. Actually, even though I often make a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Support For Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Elevation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Before most of us can transition, shift, move or be promoted to another dimension in someone else’s spot, someone has to be placed in a more superior rank than those that are waiting to be promoted or someone has to die.

2 Kings 2: 13-15 13 He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14 Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, “Where is the LORD God of Elijah?” And when he also had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Created For Ministry Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 20, 2004

You were formed and fashioned for service.

For years the book of Nehemiah has provided a wealth of biblical insights for many occasions in my life. This ancient autobiography provides a blueprint for a study on leadership. Few sections in my library are as extensive as this one. I love Nehemiah’s work because he gives us a candid ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way Of Doing Ministry

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Different ways of accomplishing ministry.

A NEW WAY OF DOING MINISTRY By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION. “Behold I will do a new thing . . . ”(Isaiah 43:19). I know this first is a reference to the coming Millennium, but God has always been doing new things in ministry. Today, I want to remind you of the new things that God has done in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry--In A New Way Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christians ministering together through the gifts of the Spirit to advance the Kingdom.

Ministry—In A New Way Romans 12:6-8 Even though I’ve been in Ohio for more than a decade I still receive a newsletter from the Amarillo Baptist Association. More and more it mentions names I don’t recognize. But recently the name of one church caught my attention. Under the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit - The Doctrine And The Ministry

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 5, 2024

Another thing to remember is fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) is more important than the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gifts of the Holy Spirit without the fruit of the Holy Spirit is a counterfeit.

From Genesis 1:2 to Revelation 22:17, the Bible records constant references to the Holy Spirit—His person and His work. Like the Father and the Son, He has all the attributes of the Godhead and is especially active in the world scene. Though He is the “Sent One” by both Christ and the Father, He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 1:19-21, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:15-18, John 14:26, Acts 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Isaiah 11:2, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have An Amazing Ministry

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 15, 2014

A Ministry of Greatness is a ministry that is Christ-centered and sanctioned on the eternal truths of God’s Word.

Ephesians 2:8-2:10 Believing God and belonging to God sets you up for some incredible/astounding/remarkable/amazing blessings. In a real sense, if you desire to live a life that has purpose/intention/reason and point—I want to share with you that that goal is NOT achievable nor attainable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Of Ministry Final Paper

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 10, 2025

Erskine Theological Seminary DR 901Z Theological Foundations for Ministry, May 8, 2023

This paper expresses my mature theology of ministry. It will make use of my previous papers on ministry, leadership, and integrity. I will explain how I view my ministry in light of the challenges of the contemporary Church and Culture. I will answer the following questions: What is the task of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Vineyard

The 3-Fold Anointing Of David: Divine Acceleration Promotion Is On The Way Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

We will look at the three anointings of David which outlined how God brings Divine Acceleration / Promotion in the life of a believer. He tests us in a graduation manner - from little to much - until we can reach a place of God's Divine Trust.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 13: Divine Acceleration / Favor - Your Promotion Is Coming (PT 2) 1. 1 SAM. 16:12 So God sent for David and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 21, 2010

I don’t know what kind of fire you’re walking through, but the good news is " Something good is going to come out of this"

Dan 3:2-30 The first thing I want to do tonight, is prophesy to you: Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This. I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and it’s the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know it’s going to sound ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry Builder V Ministry Blockers Pt 4 The Next Step Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Take the Next step it is mostly likely your ministry for now You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

MBMB 4 Discovering you Ministry/Service is about Getting a dream/desire/vision/mission. Without one you’ll perish, even here you’ll perish God’s Calling may come out of your Moan/Complaint God’s Calling may come as a direct Word to your life. Prophecy… God’s calling may come cause your Life is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ridge And Rampart Of Abimelech

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016

To show that GOD is the Source of all promotion not violence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you promoted because of your abilities? No. GOD promoted me because of His Grace and Mercy. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Source of all promotion not violence. IV. TEXT: Judges 9:6 (Amplified Bible) And all the men of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal