Sermons on Commitment To The Faith:

"A Call To Serve"

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 25, 2013

This sermon highlights the key characteristics and benefits of a life of faithful service to God. It challenges those in Leadership positions, (especially teachers) to take their roles seriously and to remain faithful as they continue to serve God.

"A Call to Serve" MARCH 22, 2009 CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 SALUTATION CONGRATULATE WORKERS FOR JOB WELL DONE - FOR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH – LETS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM, AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND MORE COMMITTED WORKERS INTO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Don't Believe Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 4, 2021

There is one reason why someone who has heard the truth of the Gospel does not commit their life to Jesus. Do you know what it is?

Introduction In recent weeks, there have been concerted and coordinated efforts by the liberal left to silence - even exterminate conservative voice. The uprising by supporters of President Trump at the US Capitol has fueled that effort. Tech giants like Google (YouTube) Facebook, and Twitter are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:22-30, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Brethren

God Offers Grace To All (Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 5, 2025

And that grace is offered to all people, Jew and Gentile, through Jesus, not Moses, to be received by faith in Jesus, not by commitment to the Mosaic covenant.

Today, we have the privilege of working through Ephesians 2:1-10. But let's start by rereading a little bit from last week. Ephesians 1:22-23: (22) And all things/beings He subjected under his feet, and him He gave as head over all things to/for the church, (23) which is his body--the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

A Response Of Saving Faith-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2012

3 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-III—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010

A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

“a Committed Christian Aspires To Holy Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 8, 2014

Peter outlines three steps to move toward holy living.

Today, we are going to think about holiness. In our text, we are commanded to be holy because the One who has saved us is holy. “It is reasonable to expect that children will resemble their father.” - Anonymous Likewise, it is reasonable to expect children of God to resemble their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Does A Person Who Commits Suicide Automatically Go To Hell?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 20, 2019

Wrestling with the tough topic of suicide and eternal destiny

There was a story in the media today (17th December 2018) of a Catholic Priest in Detroit upsetting the relatives of a teen boy at his funeral, when, during the funeral sermon, the Priest said that he didn’t think the boy would be in heaven due to the fact that he committed suicide. I thought I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God You Can Know Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 21, 2008

This a sermon about the faithfulness of God, He potects and preserves that which is committed to Him until the day of redemption

The God You Can Know 4 II Thessalonians 3:3 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Jer. 9: 23-24 Genesis 22 Philippians 3 Today the God that you can know wants us to know that he is faithful The bible has a lot to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

“HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Content To View From Afar

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

Encourages the audience to go ALL THE WAY across Jordan - like Elisha, while all of the other prophets were content to view Elijah’s end from afar.

1 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of The Bride

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Jan 7, 2015

The true bride will always go beyond the minimal requirements. Rebekah gave the servant water but also volunteered to water the 10 camels as well. She was the chosen bride, not for doing the minimum, but for going beyond the expected.

Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV) 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 22, 2012

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected.

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected?NEHEMIAH 2 :1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If We Really Knew God Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 12, 2013

If we really knew God, we'd be radically different people.

“Faith-Full Living: If We Really Knew God” Phil. 3:1-16 As a 6th grader our son Kevin was incapacitated by a constant headache for almost a year. During that time someone would occasionally say, to me or Barb, something like, “It must be tough taking care of him and still keeping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whoever 'stand Firm' To The End Will Be Saved

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 22, 2011

We are saved by grace and it is God's grace that helps us to stand when faced with persecution from without and complacency and temptation within. So many have 'fallen by the wayside'. God and God alone can help us to stand firm no matter what the world,

Matthew 24:1-13 ‘Whoever stands firm to the end will be saved’. Sermon – Why we must stand firm The day will come, according to Jesus, when men will hand over their brothers to be killed; fathers will hand over their children to be killed; children will hand over their parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Place In Him

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2011

Adapted (with permission) from my friend, Rick Ousley, challenging us to determine in which chair of faith we sit. Are Committed, Casual, or Corrupt?...We cannot fool God..It’s HIS terms or Not at all!

Your Place in Him Joshua 24:1-28 * From time to time, I hear a message which needs to be proclaimed. Not long ago I was in a service with my friend, Rick Ousley, and heard him give a call about ‘where we are’ with God. Praying for God’s leadership & asking Rick’s permission, I believe Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist