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Things We Value In Ministry Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 28, 2016

Ministry work should be done by every Christian not just for pastors and church leaders. In this message, we will learn from the life of Deborah three things that can help us as we minister to God, to the Christians and to the unbelievers.

Many of us think of ministry as the work done by pastors, by missionaries, by Christian Conference speakers or evangelists. We rarely think that work done by bankers, by lawyers, by engineers or homemakers can also be considered as ministry. We have a wrong notion that only those who get their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God In The Mess Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2015

God always responds. God always delivers. God always wins.

Last week we looked at a judge called Shamgar, whom the Lord used to save Israel. He was the 3rd of the twelve judges (some says 13) mentioned in this book. • Author Samuel recounted the acts of these judges, from Judges 3 to 16. • They are not written entirely chronologically, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Did God Create Us? 1 John 4:16

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about why God created you and I. Looking at the call on our lives.

Good Morning. Stand with me and hold your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Greetings In The Name Of The Lord” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 30, 2009

As Paul greets the Ephesians believers, he speaks of the connection that being molded by God’s will has to fulfilling our God-given mission.

The book of Ephesians - carefully, reverently, and prayerfully considered - will change our lives. Perhaps no other book in the New Testament elaborates on the victory we have in Jesus so eloquently as does the book of Ephesians. It is not so much a question of what we will do with this book as we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Come To The Other Side

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 10, 2024

Two disciples were challenged to cross the sea of Galilee. It takes faith to cross over, and we must make the crossing if we ever hope to be in God's will. Crossing over is about moving from where we are to where Jesus is.

“Many years ago, it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? If fact, how could they even start? They shot an arrow from one side to the other. The arrow carried across the gulf a tiny thread, and thus the connection was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Get Onboard (February 6, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

In this story, we see excuses, and an invitation that brought forth an alt[a]ration.

GET ONBOARD Text: Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11  Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,  (2)  he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 15, 2023

How you will be perceived tomorrow begins today.

1 Samuel 3:1-13 “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” October 15, 2023 Have you ever heard me say that mean old people were mean young people? Though I do realized that pain has a way of changing ones behavior. That is why I often say that, “hurting people, hurt people.” What that means is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021

Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Apprentice #1: Andrew Series

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

This is the first in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Andrew and that God chooses very ordinary people like us. (Drama also available)

Last season’s new TV reality show “The Apprentice” centering around Donald Trump was a big hit. The 58 year old Trump commands an empire of over 100 companies, billions of dollars, and some of the most illustrious buildings in the world. The newest addition to the Trump kingdom is a massive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Deserve To Be Called

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 1, 2022

Like Paul states, "I didn't deserve to be called an apostle nor do we deserve the call.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 I didn’t deserve to be called “For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle” 1. Paul say I didn’t deserved to be Called • Paul begins the Epistle by saying, “the Gospel I preached to you was Christ died for our sins, He was buried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, James and John. What kind of people did our Lord call to His service?

I. Introduction A. "So, what's the matter?" asked one woman of her friend over coffee. "I thought you just got back from a nice relaxing fishing trip with your husband." "Oh, everything went wrong," the second woman answered. "First, he said I talked so loud I would scare the fish. Then he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Outcasts Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

 The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational