The internal charge Pursue the Word of God. This charge is two-fold. John chapter 1 identifies Jesus Christ as the revealed Word of God. In chapter 15, Jesus, himself, declares that apart from Him you can do nothing. You are charged to pursue the revealed Word of God – Jesus Christ as your chief goal.…

Introduction When I was young, growing up in Burney, my mom wanted a garden. The problem was that the soil where we lived was extremely rocky. But that didn’t stop my mom. She marked off an area and we began picking the rocks out of it. You see, before we could plant, we had to prepare the soil. I still…

The Good Minister of Jesus Christ

MADE A MINISTER BY GOD’S GRACE Eph.3:7-8 Starlight B.C. Oct. 9,2005 Ephesians WRITER, The apostle Paul. DATE. Probably written at Rome between 60 and 64 A.D. PAUL'S MINISTRY AT EPHESUS: His first visit (Ac 18:18-21) On his second visit, the Holy Spirit is given to believers (Ac 19:2-7) His continuance…

A major problem in our nation today is that many spiritual leaders have been corrupted.

Reach, Teach, Minister. A story is told of a time shortly after Jesus was raised from the dead and returned to heaven. In this made-up story, the angel Gabriel was talking with Jesus and congratulating Him on having defeated the devil with His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave, and secured…

Ministry = Service = something done for the benefit of others Authentic Ministry = Service = something done for the benefit of others without the expectation of a return from them Some of the ministries of our Church: Authentic Ministry Flows From Faith - vs. 17 Ministry is not Sympathy Ministry is not…

Comienza las exhortaciones para ver las características de una iglesia saludable

We value a Kingdom mindset and perspective in that we are not just about building our church but also furthering the cause of Christ in our region and around the world. God’s heart and our desire is for every nation and every people group to know the love of Christ and the truth of His salvation. We also love and support Israel as central to God’s plan and purpose.

Introduction: Welcome to this study in the class for Philosophy of Ministry. In this week, Pastor Ronnie Mitchell will be speaking on the subject of The Character of the Minister. And we know that the Lord’s desire that his servants would have a Godly character. So Pastor Ronnie goes back to the Bible…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 : But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the…

Luke 7:11-17 In life we struggle with physical issues as well as emotional issues of significance and value. In these moments of weakness, when we feel like we are sinking, it's important to remember God cares for you. In the message "God of the Helpless" we are reminded of how much God cares for us.

We as believers of God is revived and renewed by Him.

10 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 11 persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yes, and all who desire to…

Ephesians 3:1-13 Stephen Caswell ©1999 Mysterious Voice A nurse neglected to tell her new patient, a little boy, how his hospital room intercom worked. Soon his light flashed. I called his name and asked what he wanted. There was complete silence. I repeated myself. After a long pause he said, "Jesus,…

HOOK DO NOT FORGET TO UNMUTE It’s the 26th day of October— Monday Last Thursday right here at “The Message” we saw how Philip spread the gospel in Samaria where a man named Simon who practice sorcery also believed and was baptized— upon knowing this, the apostles in Jerusalem sent Peter and John to Samaria…

PRAY INTRO: When you think of the name Stephen (from the Bible), what is the first thing that pops in to your head? (Almost undoubtedly it is “the first Christian martyr” or “the stoning of Stephen.”) - Jim Elliot and Nate Saint… Elizabeth Elliot … Gracia Burnham (husband Martin)… Our study today will…

Ephesians 4:1-3 puts an awesome responsibility upon the believer. Spritual gifts, offices, leadership and teaching are not about the church needing volunteers. No, we are called to a great mission in a dark, dying world. The goal is impossible - full maturity into the image of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: As leadership goes, so goes the church. If the leadership is filled with apathy, the church will reflect this. If the leadership is bitter, depressed and angry, the church will reflect this. If the leadership are not doctrinally sound, the church will reflect this. The apostle Paul understood…

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The begining of a new year often marks new changes in our lives. Many of us make New Year's resolutions. How long we hold to them depends on our determination to seeing them through. In this new year we need to be determined to shore up many of those spiritually weak areas in our lives.

Our sacrifice to God as the priesthood of believers is leading new souls to Christ who were previously outside of the church. Leading new souls to Christ should be the priority (motivation or ambition) of an apostle/messenger of Jesus Christ. And the local church should also understand the call of the apostle/messenger of Jesus Christ and support however possible