Sermons on Shared Ministry:

Ministry Is A Liability

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-7

Denomination: Adventist

Ministry Is Tough

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

God is sovereign in all circumstances of our lives. God is sovereign in the life of the church. Difficult circumstances are meant to bring us to rely on Him. The answer to difficult circumstances is prayer and reliance on Him, desiring His will come what may.

I. The gospel preaching being questioned. (vs.1-7) A. The evening prayers and sacrifices were now over. B. Likely it was about 4:00 PM C. Since a miracle occurred and that miracle was being used to show God’s work they were being questioned according to Deuteronomy 13:1-5. D. They were held over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Supreme Ministry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2019

1) The Source (Colossians 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Colossians 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Colossians 1:24b), 4) Scope (Colossians 1:25b), 5) Subject (Colossians 1:26–27), 6)Style (Colossians 1:28a), 7)Sum (Colossians 1:28b), and 8)The Strength of the ministry (Colossians 1:29).

Colossians 1:23-29 [23](if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of) the gospel (that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven), and of which I, Paul, became a minister. [24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Other

Ministry Of Priesthood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your priestly duties here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some of the priestly duties that we need to fulfill for GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:4 (New Living Transla

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your priestly duties here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate some of the priestly duties that we need to fulfill for GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David appointed the following ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus is shown by Mark as a servant who acts immediately when God commands. As John prepared the way, Jesus' obedience to the Father is clearly demonstrated. The example then before us is simple: When God speaks, we must respond!

The Ministry Begins Mark 1:1-15 - Today will begin our study of the Gospel of Mark; runs for couple of months -- Expository method of preaching: verse by verse, examining context & meaning -- Very important to discover God’s word in this way (tackle even the tough stuff) ∆ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Angels

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014

Angels are spirit beings created by God in order to protect and encourage Christians.

Today, we will talk about angels. They are God's special messengers. They encamp upon those who fear or love God. They deliver the Christians from the attack of the devil or demons. Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them." To encamp means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Fundamentals Of Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 15, 2013

We are all called for ministry but we doubt our failures. But does does not see these as failure rather the opposite, he is preparing us.

Title: Fundamentals for Ministry Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you: Amen. Introduction. One thing that has always bothered me and I am sure it bothers all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal

The Ministry Of Miriam

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 16, 2013

Miriam was the first woman to have a public ministry. Let us see what we can derive from her life and ministry

Miriam Micah 6:4 4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. (KJV) 4 Porque yo te hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y de la casa de siervos te redimí; y envié delante de ti a Moisés, y a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pathway To Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on May 13, 2013

All acceptable ministry to God is deeply rooted in worship that is worthy of God.

Isaiah was without doubt one of the purest prophets in the Old Testament. Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a member of the royal family. He made his first public appearance as God’s prophet in the year of Uzziah’s affliction with leprosy and he ministered for about 90 years during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grace & Ministry Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

RECEIVING GRACE AND DOING SERVICE ARE INSEPARABLE PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION

Romans 1:5 – Grace & Ministry 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: I. Received Gifts a. Paul is going to describe the powerful, life-changing gifts he has received from Christ b. James 1:17 -- Every good and perfect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Angelic Ministry

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Angelic Ministry 1. Angels pull us out of difficulties – Genesis 19:16 Acts 12:7-11 2. Angels preserve us in all our journeyings – Genesis 24:7, 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Ministry

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Angelic Ministry 1. Angels pull us out of difficulties – Genesis 19:16 Acts 12:7-11 2. Angels preserve us in all our journeyings – Genesis 24:7, 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a commitment between one man and woman has served as the foundation of home life and social order; but in the last few years, those foundations are being destroyed in the civil arena. This is disturbing, but not exactly new.

The Ministry of Marriage Scripture: Romans 16:3–4 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them (NIV). Introduction: For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Ministry Series

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

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Restoring hope to a people who need Christ Jesus

Notice these verses are addressed to, “those who are spiritual”. Now do you know who is spiritual and who is not what is the test of a man’s spirituality. If I said I was going to speak to those who are spiritual would you know if I was speaking to you? How do you tell who is spiritual and who is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist