Sermons on Vital Ministry:

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Empowered Ministry, The Application Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual gifts. Here, Paul is teaching the Corinthian believers truth concerning spiritual gifts. From his manner of writing, it is easy to discern, that the Corinthian church was involved in dispute over the val

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Application of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A spiritual gift is, “the supernatural ability to carry out the work of Christ through his church.” Twice in this chapter, and in three other places, The Scriptures list and speak regarding spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2005

Never a sickness that He cannot heal. Never a sorrow that He cannot cheer. Never a problem that He cannot resolve Never a worry cause He still on the throne.

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag the Lord into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering.

Many people fail to understand God's greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind man did not sin nor did his parents. But he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Kept The Passion In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Secrets to overcoming the tendency to grow complacent, lazy or apathetic.

How Jesus Kept the Passion in His Ministry Illustration:I have but one passion; it is He, He only. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Zinzendorf launched the Moravian missionary movement that spawned the modern missionary thrust around the world. One person’s passion can make a world of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ?_introduction Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 17, 2008

This series takes a look at the life and ministry of Christ through the eyes of the gospel writers. The introductory sermon outlines some important facts about the gospels.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS John 21:24-25 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iv: You Are Good To Go For Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007

But my prayer is that over the last three weeks you and I have discovered that as believers you and I have been given spiritual gifts by God. And these gifts have been divinely given to us based not on anything we have done but on God’s mercy and grace be

Gladys Dunn recently moved into a retirement community in a small town. One beautiful Sunday morning she walked down the street to a church not far from her apartment. Gladys was in awe of the big beautiful church building as she stepped inside to attend the worship service. Gladys however, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

How can we imitate Christ in our ministry? Follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Ministry 1 Corinthians 3:5-4:6 “Ministry” – the act of serving. Use of a person’s gifts, talents, time, and energy in the service of others. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 for lists of spiritual gifts.) I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Ministry Of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 4, 2009

Jesus Christ was and is in the truest sense, a worker of wonders. Here is the best news, it is Good News, He is the same today as He was in Bible Days and will be forever. The Gospels give us a look at the great worker of miracles giving us a lovely look

MIRACLE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! (Acts 10:38 KJV) How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matt. 8:6 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:35-36

Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Naturally Supernatural: Jesus & His Transferable Ministry Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 6, 2006

#2 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060910. We are beginning a new teaching series this fall... NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL...Continuing the Kingdom Ministry of Jesus. Joining Jesus in His work. For those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He said, "This blind ma

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag Jesus into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know God's Will In Minstry Or Establish A Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

As we seek to do the Lord’s will as a church we need to be sure we are doing His will. God gives us the directions we need in our passage this morning.

HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL IN MINISTRY OR ESTABLISH A MINISTRY Acts 1:12-14 INTRODUCTION: A. Today we have so many programs to “establish” ministries 1. In Evangelism: GROW, Faith, Share Jesus Without Fear 2. Sunday School: The Winning Spirit 3. Stewardship: Encouraging the Heart 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist