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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God will expand the ministries within a church, when we allow him to determine the priorities.
EXPANSION fellowship community ¡V 3 Nov 2002 Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we come to God¡¦s precious Word today, I have titled today¡¦s message: ¡§Expansions.¡¨ Now, there are some good types of expansion and some bad. For example, when a business expands that¡¦s a good example, but when my ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.
I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."
John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-19
Denomination: Lutheran
This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.
AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.
We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:37-39
all the spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit and is the only source of all the spiritual gifts. This passage also teaches us that the Holy Spirit distributes different gifts to each believer. The gifts are distributed to individuals who are Sp
The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The source of the gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4 & 11 - There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. Here Paul makes it clear that all the spiritual gifts are ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:4
Denomination: Charismatic
Encouragement to walk through every "open door" of opportunity that God gives us for ministry.
WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND WE TELL OURSELVES "I CAN NEVER CHANGE, THAT’S NOT MY STYLE" OR SAY "THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN," WE PRESUME TOO MUCH AND BELIEVE TOO LITTLE. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD RENDERS ALL OF OUR FINAL CONCLUSIONS PREMATURE AND ALL OF OUR TALK ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Free Methodist
The effectiveness of the early church was not because of profound individuals, but ordinary people utilizing their gifts for ministry.
The Gift of Faith and Evangelism Acts 5:12-20 Introduction: As your read through the Bible, you will find just a few occasions in which God employed signs and wonders. These were used as an attention getter. They were tools by which God would signify to humanity that He was working in a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42
His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.
Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1
49th message from Ephesians tracking the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament
“Tracking the Wind in the New Testament” The Holy Spirit is sometimes likened to wind. In fact, both the Hebrew and Greek terms are terms having a common meaning of wind or breath. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Discussing the leadership that exists within the church
Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14
Denomination: Assembly Of God
An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.
LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:4
In feeding the 5,000, Jesus sets a pattern for his disciples’ future ministry.
Feeding the 5,000 Jesus’ miracles are commonly understood to prove his divinity. And without a doubt many of the miracles that Jesus performed were signs intended to validate his identity and his mission. We can think, for example, of the first miracles recorded in Mark’s gospel. They were ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:30-44
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.
Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6, Matthew 27:65
Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.
Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:14
Topics: Prayer, Persistence