Sermons on Shared Ministry:

#3understand: Motives Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2002

We studying the role of UNDERSTANDING our MOTIVES in ministry.

#3 In series on 5 part series UNDERSTANDING. This part is UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder MOTIVES! Many suffer from a lack of understanding. We need God to help us grow a SPIRIT of UNDERSTANDING! TEXT: Philipians 4:17 NOT BECAUSE I DESIRE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40-45, Philippians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024

Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Vineyard

The Great Inauguration

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Feb 6, 2025

Jesus was inaugurated to His Office of Ministry at His Baptism.

The headlines of the past week focused on the Inauguration of Donald Trump to begin his term of office as 47th President of the United States. Watching this every 4th year, Constitutionally mandated inauguration, led me to compare that event with Jesus’ baptism, His inauguration to begin His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Wall-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018

4 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-IV—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress Attention: Looking Back: Soon after their last child left home for college, a husband was resting with his wife on the couch with his head in her lap. She carefully removed his glasses. "You know, honey," she said ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Elisha - A Man Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Pastor Elisha - A Man Of God - I've said that Elisha is a pastor since he has several parallelism with a pastor's office ministry. I got 27 of them.

Pastor Elisha - A Man Of God I've said that Elisha is a pastor since he has several parallelism with a pastor's office ministry. I got 27 of them. 1. Elisha as a man of God is above reproach, respectable and hospitable. The meeting of the prophets was held where he was staying and he instructed ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word - The Light Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 9, 2012

Something wonderful, The Word - The Light had come John was a first hand witness! This is his introduction to freedom as people walked in the light. It madehis joy complete to tell the news!

The letters that are contained in the New Testament are written to the early church to give an understanding to the people of God, that extends beyond what they already knew, I’m keen to do a series on the letters of John. A little bit of background on these letters from a start. John was the ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cleansing Of A Leper Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 18, 2010

This message details the healing of the leper, showing how Christ touches the untouchable, but also how uncurbed zeal may prove detrimental to the purposes of God.

The Cleansing of a Leper Text: Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: By the time we come to verse 40 of this chapter we find the Lord turning aside from Capernaum to reach out with the gospel into the towns round about. Verse 39 tells us that, “He preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020

A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Eating The Elephant Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001

Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ones God Calls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2003

What do we say to the church member who says they’re "too busy" to help at church?

OPEN: Several years ago, in London, England the city was besieged with complaints about London’s mass transit system. It seems that the city’s buses tended to drive right past bus stops even though there were customers standing in line waiting to be picked up. Called upon to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amen Pass The Ham

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2020

Good things may come to those who wait, but the best things come when we wait with patience on God.

Amen! Pass the Ham! 2 Peter 1:6  And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; James 1:4  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6, James 1:4, James 5:7, James 5:10, Hebrews 10:36, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005

Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist