Sermons on Vital Ministry:

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 4, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 4) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Wrestling Together Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

How we share our lives

Romans 15-16 Wrestling Together Join me this morning in turning to the book of Romans, chapter 15. Today we are going to finish up the book of Romans. We have spent the last few months going through this book together, and we have seen some wonderful truths; truths that when we understand them ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach Even If They Won't Let You

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 4, 2014

Preach Even If They Won't Let You

A sermon titled “Ministry Expectations: Christ's Calling & Sending” posted at SermonAudon.com attempts to elaborate upon the conditions under which one may publicly serve Christ. Right off the bat, the Presbyterian pastor delivering the message concluded from Matthew 10:1-16 that one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015

Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Joy While Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 19, 2013

Guess what? It is not the will of God that each one of us be at the top. In fact, most of us will find our place of ministry somewhere down the list. Don't fight it. Be the best at where God has placed you.

What to do when you are only Number 2. John 1:40 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (KJV) 40 Andrés, hermano de Simón Pedro, era uno de los dos que habían oído a Juan, y le habían seguido. (RVG04) I. A Difficult Position II. A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministering For The Master Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

God wants us to look for opportunities to minister to people, share the message of Jesus, and depend on the Master.

Completing the Mission That Jesus Began Ministering For the Master Acts 3_1-26 Read Acts 3_1-26 Introduction: Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer — at three in the afternoon. NIV Peter and John went to the temple together. When you do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefit Of A “ Chrisma “ Atmosphere

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 27, 2011

The difference between ministering to people or just giving them religion.

THE BENEFIT OF A “ CHRISMA “ ATMOSPHERE 4-5-09 Luke 10:30-35 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Gift To You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

The church is Jesus' gift to each believer to help us carry out the work of ministry.

As we observe the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus, during this Christmas season, we’ve been on a journey through some of the Messianic Psalms. We began in Psalm 8 where we saw the humility of Jesus that was demonstrated by His incarnation and his crucifixion. We then continued on to Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Opportunities God Brings Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Part 3 in a stewardship series. This sermon covers our faithful ministry.

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Part 3 Seeing the Opportunities God Brings November 22, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Let’s look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to discover 3 truths and then make 4 applications of truth. 3 Truths 1. Everybody has a role to play a. All the nations will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Set Free Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 29, 2008

The demoniac was possessed by a legion of unclean spirits. One encounter with Jesus set him free, seated at the feet of Jesus fully clothed and in his right mind.

Set Free Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1-5 (HCSB) Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. As soon as He got out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him. He lived in the tombs. No one was able to restrain him any more – even with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priest Like No Other

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

“A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Buen Pastor

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Nov 4, 2008

El buen pastor, contrasta con los asalariados, los falsos pastores y el lobo rapaz

EL BUEN PASTOR Jn. 10:1-10 Este pasaje es una alegoría o símil, presenta una imagen muy emotiva de la relación entre el Pastor = Jesucristo y sus ovejas = La iglesia. Desde el capítulo 9 Jesucristo estaba confrontando los falsos pastores de Israel: los escribas y fariseos. Dios no los había ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Recycling My Pain" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2017

Pain qualifies every member to be a minister.

God's Desire for Deacons Acts 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 1, 2013 *You know there are a lot of jokes out there about preachers and deacons. Over the years I've heard some preachers (men a lot better than me) tell some of these jokes about deacons. But I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

James The Less Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less is one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. 2. His father is named Alphaeus (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:15). 3. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Mt. 27:55-56, 61; Mk. 15:40). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist