Stephanas was Addicted 1 Cor 16:15-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The house of Stephanas was addicted to the ministry of the saints.  Addicted – strongly inclined to indulge in repeatedly.  Addict – to devote or surrender to something habitually or obsessively.  Earlier meaning – to give over, surrender, apply or devote...

Your Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Cor.5:17-21 God has reconciled us unto himself by Jesus Christ. You probably learned that you were a sinner and that sinners go to hell, so you got saved so you wouldn’t go to hell. Reconciliation is more than just a ticket out of hell. It...

God’s Increase Acts 6: 7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Acts 6:7, “the word of God increased, the number of the disciples multiplied greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”  My questions are these.  Is God still expecting his word to increase?  Is God...

Paul’s Ministry 1 Cor. 9: 1-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Cor 9, Paul described his ministry to the Corinthians, to explain why he did what he did in the ministry.  Notice these aspects of Paul’s ministry: Paul’s apostleship – 1 Cor 9:1-2 – Paul was an apostle by the...

The Local Church Heb. 10:25   The local church is one of three institutions commissioned by God, the others being the family and civil government. The local church is commissioned by God to carry out His purpose in reaching the lost and perfecting the saved. Therefore, God’s plan for a...

Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is clear on this subject.  Christians are definitely to glorify God.  We are to give God the Glory due his name.  1 Cor 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory...

Gospel Tracts Rom.10:17   The word of God is necessary for anyone to be saved, [1Pet.1:23]. Every sinner must be reconciled to the Holy God. [2Cor.5:18] We have been given that ministry. How’s that working for you? How is your ministry going? For most of us it is nothing to...

How to Minister to Women II CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO How to safely minister to women, part 2.  As a general rule, it is better for a woman you trust to minister to another woman than it is for you to minister to her [Tit 2:3-5].  Your wife or a very...

How to Safely Minister to Women I CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO How to safely minister to women, part 1.  As a general rule, it is better for a woman you trust to minister to another woman than it is for you to minister to her [Tit 2:3-5].  Your wife or a...

Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters Eccl. 11:1  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ecclesiastes 11:1 we see a great verse concerning the ministry. You may not think of yourself as in the ministry but if you are saved you are in the ministry. For example families are a great ministry....