Sermons on Qualifications For Ministry:

Called By God Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Some at Galatia were attempting to descredit Paul’s ministry. Paul emphasizes that he was not called by men but by God.

CALLED BY GOD TEXT: Galatians 1:11-24 (NIV) 11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

The Benediction

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2003

The farewell sermon delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh to the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, after over 7 years of ministry with them.

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor August 17, 2003 The Final Sermon Of Dr. Pittendreigh As The Senior Pastor Of Sunrise Church Numbers 6:22-27 22 The LORD said to Moses, 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, ’This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 "’ "The LORD bless you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Calling You Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 12, 2002

This sermon addresses God’s call to every person to have a relationship with Jesus, to be a disciple of Jesus, and to be in ministry with Jesus.

"God is Calling You" God Has A Plan for Your Life, part 1 Jeff Armbrester Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Deep And Strong Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pastor's Heart - Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2003

If a pastor’s heart is true, what will the hearts of true believers do in responding to God through the ministry of a pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------- October 19, 2003 ---------------------- 6Now Timothy has just returned, bringing the good news that your faith and love are as strong as ever. He reports that you remember our visit with joy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Participation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008

Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dynamic Duo (Evangelism And Deliverance)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE.

Evangelism and Deliverance LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE. LUKE 7:20-23 - Jesus ministered to Lepers, the blind, the crippled, and the poor. Peter described Jesus ministry as one that went about DOING good and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas According To John Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2013

John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

John: Clearing The Path For Christ Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the ministry of John the Baptist and talks about how we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 5, 2010 Christmas Begins With Christ sermon series #1 John: Clearing the Path for Christ Show sermon series slide---slide #1 as I’m heading up to the stage. Once I’m on stage show slide #2 sermon title slide Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Operation Yo-Yo.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Highs & Lows in Ministry. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

BACKGROUND: • When you read the book of Acts, don’t think villages, but cities. • The church in the Book of Acts was almost entirely urban. Quote Historian Wayne A. Meeks writes that; “Within a decade of the crucifixion of Jesus, the village culture of Palestine had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

How Jesus Proved Himself Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2010

God models the spiritual dynamic for kingdom ministry as Jesus proves himself to be the Son of God raised from the dead.

Scripture Introduction 153. They remained on their boat through the night, as was common. Day broke with nothing to show for their effort. Suddenly a mysterious voice shouts: “Cast out to the right,” and the net is so filled they cannot haul it into the boat. After struggling to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This sermon is to help us understand why Paul gloried in the Cross of Christ, and see how this motivated him in ministry.

Text: Galatians 6:14 “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Intro: On this day we have gathered together for this special service to commemorate the Resurrection Morning nearly 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is That!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008

This message deals with the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the believer’s life to be effective in our efforts in ministry.

Scripture: Acts 2:16 Title: “This Is That” Introduction: I am fully persuaded that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand everything that Jesus said to them during the time they spent together. · I am also fully persuaded they stood in awe at the miracles Jesus performed before their very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way: In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004

There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel