Sermons on Vital Ministry:

The Ministry Of Restoration...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2020

We serve a God that can do the impossible. The brings us power to move in RESTORATION. Are we motivated to practice the ministry of restoration.

. THE MINISTRY OF RESTORATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in two parts) HOW ABOUT SOME LOGICAL ADVICE TO START THE LESSON? Be the change you want to see! TEXT: Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3, Job 19:25, Psalm 103:4, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

A Model Of Ministry

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2017

We must learn to become all things to all men, that we might indeed WIN/GAIN some for Christ to SAVE.

A MODEL OF MINISTRY. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The Apostle Paul has argued that, as their minister, he had every right to expect a wage from the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 9:14). However, and somewhat surprisingly, he then turns the idea on its head: ‘Nevertheless, we have not used this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Measure Of A Ministry

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2017

I used this as farewell sermon upon leaving a pastorate.

"The Measure of a Ministry" Acts 20:17-38 Introduction: Let's see what is revealed in the text: I. Paul's Tenure Two things standout; First, is his longevity and second is his labor. Paul spent more time in Asia Minor and Ephesus in particular than any other place of ministry. Verse 31 tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018

Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A Ministry Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of extending mercy to others.

A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Baptism

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

The word of God did not come to the palaces of the great or the mighty in church or state, but to John, in the wilderness.

THE MINISTRY OF BAPTISM. Luke 3:1-22. People may be impressed with names and titles, but God is not. As Peter told the household of Cornelius, God shows no partiality: “God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). Tiberius was Emperor in Rome. Pontius Pilate was governor in Judea. Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

Genesis 6 v. 1 - 8 v. 3 "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Note:- 1. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT - "My spirit" See:- (a) His Work - "Strive with man" (b) His Witness - (c) His Warfare - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Pursuit Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2020

Things have changed much since the first century, and yet much remains the same. Paul realized the danger of majoring on the minor and minoring on the major. His insight still speaks for ministries today.

The Pursuit of Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2: 4-9 We have spent much time laying the groundwork for our study in this precious book. Paul was well aware of the faithfulness and influence the church in Thessalonica had on those around them. He was encouraged with the presence of their faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-9

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

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