Sermons on Spiritual Ministry:

Women Are Needed In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 24, 2003

We all want to see the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) of our Lord fulfilled but there is some disagreement about the best ways to see it completed. More than two-thirds of the mission force around the world has been and is currently comprised of women.

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Tasks Of Ministry Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 9, 2008

In our ministry, there are various tasks, all of which can serve to glorify Christ.

Text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Title: The Glorious Tasks of Ministry Introduction Paul told the Colossians about his many tasks in ministry, all of which served to glorify Christ. In our ministry, there are various tasks, all of which can serve to glorify Christ. We are all called to ministry. Some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of A Dynamic Ministry

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Exploring the ministry and mission of Jesus

The Beginning of a Dynamic Ministry Matthew 3:13-17 Series: Then Jesus… June 2, 2013 Morning Service Reading through the gospels will unmistakably cause one to encounter the person and the purpose of Jesus. The gospels are filled with the work and the purpose of Jesus. Every page reveals ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Delighting In Kingdom Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on May 10, 2016

Ministry is seeing an issue in the kingdom that needs to be addressed and driving us to our knees.

Nothing is more beautiful to watch than thorough breds galloping around the track. This is the horse capital of the world and most of the thoroughbred champions were bred and raised here in Ocala. The amazing thing is to see those four legs working in complete harmony with one another in racing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Proof Of Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Paul declares that the proof of his ministry is the changed lives of the Corinthians. Do we focus on that today?

THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY: The goal is not empire building, but changed lives. - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. - v. 1 – they were the letters of recommendation. - v. 2 – “You yourselves are our letter . . .” - v. 3 – “. . . you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry . . . ” - v. 3 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 M's Of Ministry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

We look at the 3 M’s of Ministry: MODEL, MENTOR, MOTIVATE.

Outline first, then Full text THE THREE M’S OF MINISTRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DEFINE MINISTRY? DO YOU HAVE A MINISTRY? WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF YOUR MINISTRY? HOW DO YOU EVALUATE YOUR MINISTRY? ARE YOU PREPARING YOURSELF TO REACH FARTHER IN MINISTRY? DO YOU ACCEPT STATUS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-34, James 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having A Successful Ministry

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In 1 Peter 4:11 the apostle Peter wrote: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.

In 1 Peter 4:11 the apostle Peter wrote: "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." There are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:11

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 30th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#30] THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF MINISTRY Acts 14:1-28 Introduction: What a week. It looked like the Governor was going to shut down Churches again; but she never used the words Houses of Worship- So as far as I am concerned, we are good to go. The ups and downs that we have had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Ministry Stinks!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 16, 2001

Ministry is not always for fun and profit!

When Ministry Stinks! Everyone wants a mega-ministry. They want the largest Church or Sunday School. They want to be the evangelist or revivalist with the biggest numbers of converts or the highest rated TV show or network. They want to be the pastor that stays on the best seller list the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 22, 2011

The Holy Spirit is vital to everything we do as followers of Christ. We as God

Intro: Hosea 6.6 gives us a glimpse from the Old Testament into the heart of God and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. God through Hosea says, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” This book tells the story of Hosea and Gomer. God tells Hosea ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of John The Baptist

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 25, 2013

Ministry is not what we do as much as who we are in Christ. True ministry is rooted in Christ and reflects Christ in everything we do.

Jerry Jenkins, the writer of the Left Behind series, says a real writer is someone who cannot not write. One of the professors of theology at a major Christian college said that if you can do anything else do not go into the ministry. What both were saying is that behind our labor is a passion to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Demands Of A Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus experienced great demands on His time. He never forgot what His purpose was in coming here. He came to seek, serve and save mankind.

Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:15-21 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea.7a And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible