Sermons on Always Ready To Serve:

Persistence Always Pays Off Afterwhile Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 26, 2013

When we pray persistently to the Lord it does not mean we are lacking in faith or doubting that He would ever answer us because we are doing what we are called to do.

Introduction Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success. And Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren't Always, As They Seem

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 23, 2012

Realize that if God put something down in your heart, a desire that He gave you, At that very moment, He started working behind the scenes to make it happen and has never quit working on it either.

Things aren’t as though they seem “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV) No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through,  God has a plan to turn ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Always Hears The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 30, 2017

Whenever you pray as a Christian, no matter what happens be rest assured in your heart that God had heard you because you are a righteous man and not a sinner

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD ALWAYS HEARS THE PRAYERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS John 9:31King James Version (KJV) 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. God Almighty always hears the petitions of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

My Sin Is Always Before Me

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:3 2/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #3) MY SIN IS ALWAYS BEFORE ME Edgar Allen Poe was kind of a morbid American author in the mid 1800s. He had a short and troubled life and wrote a number of troubling short stories and poems. One of those is called “The Tell-Tale heart”. I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Denomination: Lutheran

Always Thankful-No Matter What

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jan 23, 2019

Being Thankful to God in all circumstances

ALWAYS THANKFUL- NO MATTER WHAT Introduction: Thanksgiving Day should not be the only day to give thanks to the Lord. One good thing about the Thanksgiving Day is- it reminds us to be thankful to the Lord for all His grace and blessings. Psalm 34 is one of the psalms of thanksgiving by King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Always Evaluate Your Spirtual Growth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2013

Until Jesus returns, the Christian must continue to grow in faith.

We continue to learn from the First Letter to the Thessalonians; please open your Bibles there… What have we noted so far? In Chapter 1 we noted what the right motives are for the Christian life! In Chapter 2 we noted 2 things, how to effectively share the Gospel and the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting The Lord Always Before Us Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Nov 21, 2022

We should never look at this world in isolation from God. We must view everything we do and see from an eternal perspective Setting the LORD Always Before Us.

It’s sometimes hard to be spiritually minded in this world: • The spiritual world is an invisible world (2 Cor 4:18). • The people that surround us are often worldly. • Our fleshly desires gravitate towards earthly things. But unless I am spiritually and eternally minded, I am going to waste my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022

Man said, Jesus said.

Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Bread Of Life Always In Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

Our senses, as St. Thomas taught, deceive us. Only faith enables us to recognize the reality.

Twentieth Sunday in Course 2024 There are, we know intuitively, that there are two ways for a human being to go. The Scriptures refer to them as Wisdom and Foolishness. The writer of the book of Proverbs introduces our theme by picturing Wisdom as a person who builds a kind of Temple with seven ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalm 34:2-7, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Grass Isn’t Always Greener Series

Contributed by Mason Davis on Aug 19, 2024

THE GRASS IS GREENER on the other side of the fence, or is it?

THE GRASS ISN’T ALWAYS GREENER By: C. Mason Davis Today’s Scripture Proverbs 5:15-17 states, “Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. Let them be only thine own, and not strangers ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-17

How We Can Be Always Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2024

How can you be happy in this life AND in the life to come? That's the question of the ages.

Friday of the 2nd week in Advent 2024 When we try to learn God’s will from the daily readings given us by the Holy Spirit, it can be very useful to start with the Psalmist’s words. Today we are given psalm 1, which is chosen for that prominent position because it sums up everything in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Isaiah 48:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Visionary View: Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Remember the words of Paul - "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Let this joy be your strength and your testimony to the world.

"Visionary View: Rejoice in the Lord Always" Today, our focus is on a powerful message from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically Philippians 4:4: Philippians 4:4 (NLT): "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" 1. The Command to Rejoice: In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 19 - God Is Always Speaking Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

God has revealed Himself to us through general revelation and special revelation.

PSALM 19 – GOD IS ALWAYS SPEAKING On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game the changed his life. All it took was one swing of the bat. Lots of fans have caught home run balls before, but this one was different. This was no ordinary home run. On that day, Mark McGuire came to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010

Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene