A Profitable Ministry 1Tim. 4:7-16
1 Tim 4 7-16 A Profitable Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul gives Timothy some practical instructions for a profitable ministry that he should follow so “thy profiting may appear to all,” [1 Tim 4:15]. These instructions concern the minister’s: Spiritual and Physical Fitness – 1 Tim 4:7-9 – He should be nourished with food sanctified […]
The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15
The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The ministry takes a church not just an individual and yet every individual must do his part because we are ONE body of believers. Notice how many people, by name, were involved with Paul in Rom 16:1-15. No man can do this work alone. Not even […]
The Hand of Man and the Hand of God 1Cor.15
The Hand of Man and the Hand of God 1 Cor.15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have a unique relationship with the Lord when it comes to doing his will in our lives. On the one had God has to do something in our lives. But on the other hand, we must labor. Fulfilling God’s […]
Perfecting the Saints Eph.4:12-16
Ephesians 4:12-16 Perfecting the Saints CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Pastors, Teachers and Evangelists are Gifts for the Body which: Perfect the Saints (v. 12) Not perfect as in sinless Rather perfect as in Job 1:1 Gen 6:9 Like a perfect fit Do the Work of the Ministry (v. 12) Preachers, Acts 6:4 Supposed to minister […]
Benefits of Church Membership Eph. 4:11-16
Benefits of Church Membership Eph. 4:11-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People have asked me about the benefits of church membership. The local church gives us: Praise for God – Eph 3:21 – “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus…” – God is glorified by the praises of his saints in church – when […]
The Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38-39
The Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38-39 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read the Book of Acts one thing you cannot miss is the continual reference to the work of the Holy Spirit. There would be no Acts of the Apostles if there were no work of the Holy Spirit. In nearly every chapter […]
The Coming of Our Lord 1 Thess.1:9-10
The Coming of the Lord 1 Thess. 1:9-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Every chapter in First Thessalonians has something to say about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. What is the benefit to us in looking for his coming? “Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,” [1 Cor 1:7] improves our: Service to […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Eight) The Gift of “Ministry”
The Gift of “Ministry” Romans 12:7 The Gift of “Ministry” is found in a list that Paul instructs us on in the book of Romans. To this point we have studied the list of gifts found in 1 Corinthians 12, which are “sign” gifts. In Romans 12 we see “service” gifts. The chapter starts […]
Good Works for Necessary Uses Titus 3:14
Good Works for Necessary Uses Titus 3:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Titus 3:14 we need to learn to maintain good works for necessary uses so that we aren’t unfruitful. Notice these characteristics of the good works about which Paul wrote: Good works are necessary – “necessary uses” – there can be a lot of […]
Peter’s Wife Matt. 8:14
Peter’s Wife Matt. 8:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We often speak to men when preaching about the ministry. But what about the women? What makes a woman suitable for the ministry when she is married to a man in the ministry? Willingness. Peter’s wife was: Willing to put her husband before her family – Matt 8:14-15 […]