Sermons on Qualifications For Ministry:

Understanding The Call: Powered For Service

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Sep 8, 2009

When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; to appoint to a specific duty; to invite response.

Theme: Understanding the Call: Powered for Service Text: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Ears Opened And Mouth Engaged

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2011

Jesus takes quality time to minister privately and personally to those of great need.

EARS OPENED, MOUTH ENGAGED PROPERLY Mark 7:31-37 31 ¶ And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Jesus Is Really Interested In

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus’ healing of the sick is an outward sign of a deeper healing we all need.

Growing up through Sunday school or kids clubs many of the staple lessons faithfully taught to us were passages about Jesus’ healings. Healing the blind, the lame, the mute, the possessed, even the dead. And these are important lessons to learn for they remind us of Jesus’ authority and power – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Said Pt3 I Am Willing Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009

The Red Bits of the Bible You can listen at www.preaching.co.nr

If some has something worth saying, it’s worth our while listening. The world hang on the words of people like Bono, Nelson Mandela, or Braka Obama because they often have something worth saying, that has and will influence human history. The Words of Jesus on the other hand influence eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Shepherd?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2009

What kind of shepherd are you looking for in your life?

John 10: 11 – 18 What Kind of Shepherd? Intro: There was once a blonde who was really sick of all the blonde jokes. She decided to dye her hair and change her hairstyle. After her new makeover, she decided to take a drive through the countryside. She happened upon a shepherd with a large herd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're Going To The Other Side

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 25, 2009

Jesus is leading us into ministry. We must trust Him to lead us through the storms which stand in our way.

We’re Going To The Other Side - Mk 4:33 - 5:1 ; Lk 8:22-26 Introduction: To the Pastors or teachers using this message. A couple of points to consider which will give you a better feel for the message. First, Note I have brought out points from each of the gospel writers. This helps the listeners ...read more

Denomination: *other

Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009

When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 We're Still In The Temple Building Business Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Asking those in attendance to consecrate their finances to the work of God in 2009

Have you ever had an “aha” moment or an epiphany? You know one of those moments when the connection is made and you understand something clearly for the first time. King David had an “aha” moment in 1 Chronicles 17. Something happened that made him realize for the first time that his living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

One Leader And Many Followers Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

All pastors are temporary. There is only one permanent pastor, the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:14-20 E3B 1/25/09 Hope Lutheran, Plainwell Pr. Dale B. Krueger One Leader and Many Followers 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Moose Dislodged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

It is incredibly encouraging to realize that God hears and reacts to everything we experience. We are not alone!

I don’t know if the television station was local to Chicago or one of the national news networks, but I can’t forget what I saw. It wasn’t my television. I was just walking by, but I can’t get the image out of my mind. A large moose had fallen through thin ice and was freezing to death because its ...read more

Denomination: *other

Serving Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted Rick Warren Sermon for the 40 Days of Community on the need to demonstrate our love for each other by serving each other together.

Today is the last in our series, what on earth are we here for? What has God placed on this earth to do? To love God and love each other. Remember love is a verb, it is not so much something we feel, as much as it is something we do. Love is a choice. Jesus taught and modeled for us that one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Coloring Outside The Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Sometimes God goes uses what is deemed the "unusable" (Outside the Lines) to accomplish His purposes.

Coloring Outside the Lines 11-8-06 Judges 4 (Judges Series)   Illustration: As the child looks at a drawing that they have just colored and try as they might, they have colored outside the lines…it might be embarrassing or look inferior to them. They will not be able to appreciate that drawing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011

We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To Cleanse And Resurrect Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Mark 5:21-43 deals with the healing of two women, a woman with a 12 year issue of blood, and a 12 year old girl who Jesus brought back to life.

Power to Cleanse and Resurrect Mark 5:21-43 CHCC: February 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: This message focuses on two significant miracles – Matthew, Mark, and Luke all three tell about these two miracles. Both are healings of women … Both involve the number 12 - a 12-year-old girl and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Really Blind? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message taken from John 9 deals with the healing of the man born blind, and all those around him who were also blind in a different way.

Who’s REALLY Blind? John 9 CHCC: March 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at one of the most entertaining stories in all the New Testament. It’s full of so much detail that you feel like you were there … and like you actually know this remarkable man who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ