Sermons on Vital Ministry:

How To Check Your Vital Signs

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002

This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

10 Vital Revelations Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2024

1. POWER OF THE KINGDOM 2. PRIORITIES OF THE KINGDOM 3. PROGRESS OF THE KINGDOM 4. PRINCIPLES OF THE KINGDOM 5. PROVISION OF THE KINGDOM 6. PRICE OF THE KINGDOM 7. PROXIMITY OF THE KINGDOM 8. PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM 9. PRAYERS OF THE KINGDOM 10. PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM

10 VITAL REVELATIONS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD Luke 12:32 32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. OUTLINE 1. POWER OF THE KINGDOM 2. PRIORITIES OF THE KINGDOM 3. PROGRESS OF THE KINGDOM 4. PRINCIPLES OF THE KINGDOM 5. PROVISION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

The church from its inception included women. Nothing was more natural than women being numbered among the 120 who waited in the Upper Room for the power that was promised to them by Jesus before He ascended to heaven. This would empower them to be witnes

Women in Christian Leadership Deborah Judges 4:4-5 - Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. Deborah was a prophetess and judged Israel for forty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Charismatic

A Child's Ministry

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

The Challenge facing the church today is: IS THERE A PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN MINISTRY? IS THERE A LAD HERE WITH GIFTS TO OFFER? IS THERE A GIRL HERE WHO HAS GIFTS TO OFFER? Well, let’s see as we approach our Target Text.

“I will give my voice to the Lord. All the words I bring, all the songs I sing, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my hands to the Lord. All the things they do will be good and true, I will give them to the Lord. I will give my heart to the Lord. All the things I love are for Him above, I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Reconciliation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

Explores our Christian journey of becoming a new creation, reconciling others to God, and fulfilling our unique roles in God's Kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together in our Father's house, to share the good news of His Word. There's a certain vitality that comes from being in the presence of fellow believers, a warmth that can only be felt in the company of those who share our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Topics: Kingdom Assignment

An Approved Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2009

Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his Damascus rd encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion & the yrs following to show that his message came from God alone.

GALATIONS 1:17-24 AN APPROVED MINISTRY Acts 9:26-30 Paul continues reporting events that occurred after his life altering Damascus road encounter with the Living Lord. He tells of his conversion and the years following to show that his message came from God alone. His gospel and his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

A sermon examining our responsibility to the fallen Brethren.

The Ministry Of Restoration Galatians 6:1-5 (Companion sermon: "The Ministry Of Reconciliation" 2 Corinthians 5:18-21) James Merritt says in his sermon (Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up) that "you can sum up the function of the church in two words: reconciliation and restoration." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Profitable For The Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 5, 2018

All God’s servants are entrusted with gifts and talents by God. God expects us to produce a spiritual profit. At His return He will reward those who increase His investment and punish those who fail to. John Mark was profitable.

PROFITABLE FOR THE MINISTRY 2 Tim. 4:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR (Pastor’s humor about inconsistent members) 1. In Minnesota three pastors got together. They discovered that all three of their churches had infestations of bats. They decided to compare notes of how they had dealt with the problem. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of Comfort

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 17, 2001

Paul shares with the Corinthian believers the blessing he has known from the God of all Comfort, telling them that the Triune God is its Source and Supply, and having received it we should be Sharing it with others.

THE MINISTRY OF COMFORT One of the hal1marks of a true Christian is that he or she can praise God even in times of adversity. This is illustrated no better than in the life of the Apostle Paul. It’s a keynote of his second letter to the church at Corinth. In the opening verses he delivers a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The View Of The Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 28, 2010

God teaches us all to be soul winners for Him. Soul winning is not JUST for our ministers/pastors but for everyone of us to succeed in. Here is what can happen.

“HOW TO VIEW THE MINISTRY” 8-29-2010 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: JOHN 1:40-46 INTRODUCTION: His name was Kenny Benskin. I was really stuck in the mud when I first met him at 10:00 p.m. I was 19, the minister of a lovely small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Priorities For Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2024

Acts 6:1-7 teaches us about Satan’s attack of distraction and the church’s priorities for ministry.

Introduction Christians are not immune from trials and difficulties just because they are Christians. Conversion to Christ does not cause our problems to evaporate and disappear. Part of the reason for our continuing trials is that we have an enemy, Satan, who constantly works to cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vital Truths For Effective Soul Winning

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 18, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT IN EVANGELISM

VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WHEN WE SHARE CHRIST WITH PEOPLE WE MUST RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONVICT THEM OF SIN AND THEIR NEED FOR CHRIST AND REVEAL CHRIST TO THEM. 2. WE MUST BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITNESS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer, The Vital Link, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Prayer is the most vital link between God and man. Allow that link to break and we are cut off from our commander on the battle field of life. Prayer is our vital breath.

Prayer- the vital Link Part 2 Opening: 1. Besides Christ and the Holy Spirit, what is the most vital link between God and man? 1. Prayer, the most vital link between God and man Text: "At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: ...read more

Scripture: John 16:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Responding To Jesus- The Vital Place Of Repentance

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

What is Repentance? How should we respond to Jesus?

Responding to Jesus- the vital place of Repentance (Heb 6, but also first few chapters) Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church Lee Valley   What is preaching * Effective Christian preachers have a compelling vision of Jesus Christ which they communicate forcefully to their listeners to lead them to view ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational