Sermons on Commissioned Service:

Jonah’s Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2016

1) Jonah’s Commission (Jonah 3:1–4) 2) Nineveh’s Confession (Jonah 3:5–9) and 3) God’s Compassion (Jonah 3:10)

If you are a fan of classic comedies, you are probably a fan of the classic: “Ground-hog Day”. In this 1993 comedy, “a weather man (played by Bill Murray) is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Other

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Every Member A Minister Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Unity, Service, The Body of Christ, Growth

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 815) May 22, 2016 Introduction: So the other day I get a call from the Church Research Group of America and one of their first questions is “How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Servant, The Justice-Bringer (Isaiah 42:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

God commissions and empowers his servant to produce "justice" for the nations. "Justice" here= "God's desired way of life." It's done, through gentle, careful teaching. The servant is Israel, Jesus, and the church.

This is going to be a pretty ambitious sermon today, so let's dive right in. Isaiah 42:1: (1) LOOK! My servant, [Isaiah 41:8, 9; 34:10; 44:1, 2; 45:4], I am upholding him, [Isaiah 41:10] my chosen one [Isaiah 41:8, 9; 43:10; 44:1, 2; 45:4], my soul/inner being has delighted in [or: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Minister On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love God: You Must Learn To Love To Service Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Feb 14, 2016

what is required of a Christian in Service to God

If You Love God: You must Learn To Love To Service Christians are "saved to serve." Their service is a result of their salvation. Service should be an expression of gratitude that others should experience salvation but not all the saved serve as they ought. Paul uses the Isthmian Games to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Row, Row, Row Your Boat! Trust In Him To Keep You Afloat!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013

The Christian life as a minister is that of an under rower rather than a lord over God's heritage

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Work Until Jesus Comes?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014

A sermon about the importance of service and stewardship.

Will You Work Until Jesus Comes? Mark 13:34-37 One of my favorite TV shows as a child was Magnum P.I. One of the main characters of the show was Jonathan Higgins. He was the "majordomo" of Robin Master's estate. A majordomo is a person who speaks, makes arrangements, takes charge and/or acts on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Wide Spectrum

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 23, 2013

Paul explains the gift of SERVICE in Romans 12:7.

The Wide Spectrum Romans 12:7a We have been reading Paul’s mail as he wrote it to the Local Church at Rome, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God: Romans 12:6-8: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Use Somebody Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023

Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Luke 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go: Engage Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 4, 2015

The Great Commission

Go: Engage Relationship with the Father Luke 2:49…Did you not know I had to be about my Father’s business (KJV) Luke 22:42 “Not my will but Your will be done.” John 14:31 “I do what the Father commands.” Jesus’ relationship with His father was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go: Witness Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 4, 2015

The Great Commission

Go: Witness: Case Study: Jesus and Samaritan woman (John 4:1-15) Location: Jacob’s well…location was important Jesus was tired, He asked the woman to give him something that she could provide. (physical water)…Jesus would use his own physical need to direct the conversation into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

" Let's Go On And Go If We Are Going" The Great Commision

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 8, 2017

The great commission

“Let’s go on and go if we’re going” Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:1-11 Ya’ll know that I love the movie Lonesome dove And if you have been here any time at all you also know that I have seen it more times Than is probably considered healthy You also know if you have spent any time with me outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist