Displaying Christian Sermons by tag: Ministry

The Foundation for Fifty-Five Years of Ministry - John MacArthur Sermon. 

TD Jakes (March 8, 2024) Daily Devotional: The Power of Why in Ministry.

In a world eager to judge and quick to condemn, we often forget the essence of true ministry and understanding. As followers of Christ, we are called to look beyond the surface, to seek the heart of matters, and to understand the 'why' behind the actions of others. In doing so, we embody the compassionate love of Jesus, who looked beyond the sins and saw the sinner in need of grace and redemption.

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you." - Matthew 7:1-2

The essence of these words from Matthew is a call to empathy and understanding. It's a divine reminder that our mission is not to condemn but to comprehend; not to criticize but to care. When we ask "why," we open our hearts to the stories, struggles, and circumstances that shape the lives of those around us. It is in understanding these stories that we can truly minister and provide the spiritual healing that is so desperately needed.

The greatest teachers, preachers, and ministers are those who ask "why." They are the ones who can see beyond the immediate actions and delve into the deeper motivations and pains that drive behavior. They are not distracted by the "what" but are driven to discover the "why" – because it is in the "why" that healing, forgiveness, and transformation begin.

In the story of Mephibosheth, we are reminded of the power of understanding and empathy. It is easy to judge based on appearance or action, but true ministry begins when we seek to understand the reasons behind someone's condition. When we learn that Mephibosheth's stumbling was not a matter of choice but a consequence of being dropped, our approach changes from judgment to compassion, from exclusion to inclusion.

Closing Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Guide us to be ministers of Your truth, filled with compassion and understanding. Teach us to ask "why" before we judge, to seek understanding before condemnation. May our hearts reflect Your love, seeing beyond the surface to the souls in need of Your grace. Give us the wisdom to minister effectively, knowing that true healing starts with empathy and understanding. In Jesus' Name, we pray, Amen.

Asking "why" is not just a question; it's a journey into the hearts of those we seek to serve. It's a journey that Jesus Christ Himself walked on earth, showing us that to truly make a difference, we must first seek to understand.

Daily Devotional (December-08-2023) CELEBRATE HIS MINISTRY

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:13 - For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

As God is working in you, you need to celebrate and encourage it. God through the Holy Spirit is working out His desires for you but your responsibility is not to quench the operation of the Spirit. Many of you want desire the healing gift/ministry but when you see God heal someone you make fun of it. Such person you are not ready to walk in those realms. You don't celebrate people's testimony but you demand your own.

Obey God, because he is working in you. He is changing you so that you want to obey him. And he is making you able to do the things that make him happy. (Philippians 2:13 EasyEnglish)_ Obey God's Word because He is the one working in you. He is working in you but you have to do your responsibility. The tables are changing into your favour my dear. Do things to please God.

Don't belittle any thing God is doing in you or in the lives of people but rather celebrate it, talk about it, and praise God for it. Don't skip that videos of miracles or the wonderful things God is doing. Remember God is working, he is still doing it.

A Christian is under a direct control of the Holy Spirit who is at work in him; working on your willingness and your ability to do and to bring to pass His purpose.

Sometimes all it takes is a simple prayer that says, “God, I am here, keep working in me.” If you acknowledge His ministry in your life, your life will begin to experience a different dimension.

Prayer: Dear Father, I thank you for your divine power that works in me mightily. I declare that You are at work in me. I celebrate your good works in and in the lives of many. Amen.

Fifty Years of Pastoral Ministry (Interview with Phil Johnson) - John MacArthur 

Charles Stanley (August-01-2023) Daily Devotion: Left Here to Minister. God has given every believer a purpose in ministry.

Why do you think God has left you here on earth instead of immediately taking you to heaven the moment you were saved? Think of all the hardships and heartaches you’d have escaped. Imagine the joys you’d be experiencing with Christ in heaven. But then again, who would be here to tell others the gospel of salvation if all the believers were taken out of this world?

If you are living and breathing, then the heavenly Father has a purpose for you, a ministry to fulfill. Don’t think of ministry as something done only in a church building by a select group of people. Service to God is the responsibility of every believer. It’s a matter of doing the “good works, which God prepared beforehand” for each of us to accomplish (Eph. 2:10).

Although the way we serve may change over time, we are never called to retire and do nothing. Even a bed-bound saint can pray for others or offer encouraging words to visitors and caregivers. A believer’s goal should not simply be to attend church, listen to a sermon, and receive enough spiritual food to get through the coming week. The goal is to serve God with our whole being, reflecting the love of Jesus through who we are. Our worship of God and instruction from His Word is what edifies and equips us to serve one another and go into the world to share the gospel.

Your entire life is meant to be an act of service to God. If instead you are living for your own happiness and goals, you will eventually be disappointed. But when you walk in the good works God has prepared for you, you’ll have the satisfaction of doing exactly what you were created to do.

Watch Jentezen Franklin Message: What is Your Ministry? This is "What is Your Ministry?". He will exalt you in due time, but it must never be about your power, fame, or reward. It’s always about the Lord receiving the glory in all we do.

Accidental Ministry - Tim Dilena. In "Accidental Ministry", Pastor Tim Dilena teaches on Paul's time in prison in Acts 16 and the three places ministry happens accidentally

Todd White: Jake Hamilton | Family Over Ministry. You don’t want to miss this next podcast episode! Jake Hamilton and Todd talk about the important topic of putting family first over ministry!

Watch Michael Todd - Sunday Sermon: You're Officially Ordained // Who's The Minister Here? (Part 1)

There are many links to Michael Todd’s sermons in our site catalog. We monitor weekly updates of the Transformation Church YouTube channel and spread new sermons by Michael Todd on social networks, so that as many people as possible will enter their calling. Key fragments of Michael Todd's Sunday sermon usually become available on our website on Monday or Tuesday. Therefore, if you do not have the opportunity to attend Transformation Church Sunday service, we will be happy to show you the main fragments of Michael Todd's Sunday sermon.

Tony Evans - Sermon: The Motivation for Ministry. As followers of Christ, each of us has been called into the ministry of sharing with all people the hope that is found through Jesus Christ. The goal of this ministry is that each person might be presented in Christ before the Lord. Therefore, our motivation is to stand before God successful in fulfilling this goal.

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