Sermons on Vital Ministry:

The Teaching About Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2012

The distinguishing doctrine for the Christian Faith is the teaching about Christ. Identifying that doctrine and understanding its meaning is vital to the Faith.

“I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. And now I ask you, dear lady—not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Aimed For Transformation More Than Just Information In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What is your response to the Potter today? Are you yielding all of your rights to Him so He can transform you according to His perfect plan, process and power?

Quote: Transformation is rooted in the Greek word, metamorphisis. A complete change from one form to another form happens when when a caterpillar turns in to a beautiful butterfly. That is what God wants us to experience as we speak the truth in love out of obedience and grow up in all aspects into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Ministry & Motivations (1:23-2:5) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2022

This sermon finishes up Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians with him telling them what he is doing for them.

Paul's Ministry & Motivations So far, as we have studied Paul's introduction to his letter to the Colossians we have looked at what Paul says that he, and how he prays for them. This evening we will look at what Paul says that he does for them. In Colossians 1:24-2:5 Paul describes his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 3 – Judgement From God – The Bears Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

Youths cursed and mocked Elisha but God avenged that by sending two she bears that mauled the youths. Many decry that story through ignorance. This message examines that story to get to the truth.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 3 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD – THE BEARS SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 5 [A]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE BEARS 2Kings 2 v 23 [[Then he went up from there to Bethel and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-24, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 13:40-44, Hosea 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 4 – Judgement From God For The Widow Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

A widow in great need requested Elisha’s help and through Elisha, God gave a miracle. He judged for the relief of the woman and her sons. God judges those who oppress widows. He is the help of the fatherless and the widows.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 4 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD FOR THE WIDOW SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 6 [B]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CREATOR GOD 2Kings 4 v 1 [[Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Exodus 22:22-24, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I Send Me

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

Ministry is essential for each follower of God, and the most urgent ministry is the proclamation of His word.

I. Isaiah Saw A. He saw the Lord 1. John 12:40-41 – Jesus Glory 2. John 1:18 – No one has seen God, but Jesus makes him known B. The Attributes of the Lord 1. Sitting on a throne a. Matt 25:31 2. High and Lifted Up a. Psalm 46:10; Isa 12:4 – His name will be exalted b. Isaiah 57:15 – What the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting The Stage For Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 6, 2009

Luke sets the stage for the coming ministry of Jesus in this passage on the start of the ministry of John the Baptist.

Scripture Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. We are focusing our attention during this Advent Season on one of the Scripture Readings read during Advent. And so today’s text is Luke 3:1-6. I have spent many wonderful hours studying this remarkable passage. I wish we could spend the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Makes Better Promises Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 3, 2012

The ministry and covenant of Jesus is superior to the old covenant and ministry; it is also founded on better promises.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS MAKES BETTER PROMISES HEBREWS 8:1-13 Big Idea: The ministry and covenant of Jesus is superior to the old covenant and ministry; it is also founded on better promises. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14 • Reading from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Our Ministry continues that which Isaiah Prophecies.

Concordia Lutheran Church The Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2009 Prepare the Way… Matthew 11:2-10 May the gifts of love and mercy be yours, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Why go see John? We are in the midst of the world’s mad rush towards Christmas. In the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

The Twenty-Four Elders Of The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009

The elders are identified and their ministry is unfolded from the Revelation

The Twenty Four Elders This section of “The People of the Apocalypse” focuses upon the first group of people described in the prophetic section of the book of the Revelation: “I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment: and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Uncomfortable Call Of Peter Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 16, 2007

I believe we can all related to Peter’s call, because we have to be honest we are all uncomfortable when it comes to stepping out and ministering for Jesus Christ. We worry about being qualified We worry about making mistakes We worry about how the ch

Introduction: A husband attended a marriage retreat where he learned there were 30 ways to a woman’s heart – if he really wanted to make a difference in his marriage; he should do one of the 30 things each day to win his wife’s affection. Not being patient man, he decided to do all 30 on the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Angels Touch

Contributed by Paul Cull on Aug 23, 2006

The importance of touch in ministry

1 Kings 19:3-8 The Touch of Angels In recent years, we have seen quite a rise in the number of alternative therapies that are available. No doubt there is an alternative cure for hair loss! Some of them seem to have an element of sense in them, and others fall into the barking mad category. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican