Every sermon built has to start somewhere. It's been my observation that where that sermon starts either makes it easier to prepare... or makes it much harder to prepare. In this podcast of Ministry Matters, we share where sermons start and the importance of building that sermon with the right directives, and how it makes your sermons much more effective to the purpose of God.

There are a lot of things that 'Elders' used to teach their upcoming ministries. Among them was the importance of how your claim to have a ministry will affect the humanity around you. This podcast looks back at what to expect when YOUR ministry collides with THEIR humanity.

It happens to everyone in ministry at some point in our lives. We, in the process of trying to help others, feel that uncomfortable 'disconnect' in our spirit that leaves us unsure, unfulfilled, and sometimes unaware of what's going on. This podcast explains what causes that 'disconnect' among sincere hearted ministries.

Have you ever wondered why some called to ministry flourish while others, with the same kind of calling, seemingly flounder? There is a massive difference in a 'maybe' ministry and a 'martyr' ministry. This podcast examines that difference for every hungry hearted soul.

Who would have dreamed it would even be a factor... but reality demands that, sometimes, you have to protect your marriage from your very own ministry! This podcast surveys the different 'snare points' that can damage or destroy your ministry... as well as the 'safeguards' that will protect you marriage as you navigate the treacherous aspects of ministry.

In the quest of sincere ministry to find 'usable' elements to build our sermons, construct our Bible Studies, and reaffirm our doctrines, it's common to utilize various elements to build that sermon. However, many ministries have made it harder on sincere, God called ministries by making some needless mistakes in what the Bible calls 'rightly dividing the word'. Today's podcast considers the restrictions that should guide our pursuit of preaching material.

"To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus..." We used to sing that precious old song, but sometimes - especially in real ministry - you have to live the song. The life of Jesus, the greatest example of ministry that ever existed, surely reminds us of the price that will have to be paid to possess a viable, passionate ministry.

What are some of the things that older, established Men of God hope to see in younger, developing preachers? This podcast considers what 'old generals' look for in 'young warriors' that will make them successful in their efforts at true Apostolic ministry.