How To Receive Encouragement For Ministry (Part 1)

Serving God can feel demanding before the work has even begun. Based on 2 Corinthians 1:1–2, this opening sermon introduces Paul’s encouragement to a church called to participate in ministry. It helps pastors present Christian service as a shared calling rather than a task reserved for paid church staff. Choose this message to launch the series or encourage a congregation to approach ministry with renewed purpose.