Sermons on Cost Of Serving God:

Jesus Our Baptiser: Empowered To Live And Serve Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He equipped us to follow.

JESUS OUR BAPTISER: EMPOWERED TO LIVE AND SERVE INTRODUCTION — DISCIPLES NEED POWER, NOT JUST INTENTION Following Jesus is not something we can do in our own strength. Good intentions are not enough. Willpower is not enough. Enthusiasm is not enough. Jesus did not simply call us to follow—He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You’ve Been Served!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 28, 2015

Our pride so many times keeps us from receiving what Jesus has to offer us!!

John 13:1-11-Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 5:1-20 "Delivered To Serve" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 5:1-20 "Delivered to Serve" Illustrate: "You Can't get out of here!"- man cutting through cemetary at night- falls in open grave- struggles to get out, but then gives up & sits down to wait for morning. 2nd man falls in- struggles to get out - 1st man in the corner in darkness isn't seen. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 2, 2025

6 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkuk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--VI —Habakkuk 1:10-11(:5-11) Attention: A girl asked a her boyfriend if he thought she was pretty. He said... ‘No.’ She asked him if he would want to be with her forever ... & he said ‘No.’ She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:10-11, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

One God ... Or Three?

Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011

Christians are often confused by the concept of the trinity. Do we serve one God ... or three? Try this lesson in Christian Maths!

The Holy Trinity Deut 6.1-9 Jn 14:6-27 Have you ever struggled with the idea of the Trinity - one God in three beings? Our Christian faith has such strong roots in the Old Testament that we “know” that “The Lord is One” – after all, isn’t that what is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In God's Lagniappe Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to know how wonderful it was to serve Christ and praised their efforts to be the servants God called them to become...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2011 Date Preached: October 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Rejoicing In God’s Lagniappe Sermon Text: Philippians 4:10-20 [ESV] Introduction: Here as Paul concludes his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Perform Miracles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores the manifestation of God's miracles, their demonstration of His might, and how they serve as a testament to His power in our lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we stand together in the presence of our Almighty God. It is in these moments of fellowship and faith that we find solace and strength. It is here that we find a beacon of hope, a lighthouse guiding us through stormy seas. It is here that we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:15

Topics: Miracles

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 9, 2025

7 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VII— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-4--:74b-75a](:57-80) Attention: A mother & father were visiting a large university with their son who was a potential engineering student for the coming year. On the family’s official tour of the campus, they came to a large bricked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:74-75, Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Them Something To Eat

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 27, 2023

Can I tell you this morning, it’s a stressful thing to have no money, no manpower, and no way to meet the needs in front of you. And still Jesus says to you what he said to his men so long ago, “These people are hungry. Give them something to eat.”

TITLE: GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 6:32-44 This is one of the great miracles of the Bible. 5000 hungry men show up uninvited and then stay for supper. Imagine ordering 5000 pizzas-deep-dish, Chicago-style, of course. That would cost a pretty penny. Suppose you had to feed 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Losing To Win Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017

Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Serve Him While I'm Waiting

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

I have come to learn that there are times and periods in our lives when God says wait and through personal experience I have learned that when God is saying wait we need to wait, be still, be silent, listen, and let God do what it is that He must do. I h

“I’ll Serve Him While I’m Waiting” Acts 1:9-26 Have you ever had to wait for something? I’m not very good at waiting, I’m not a very patient person. I don’t like waiting at the doctor’s office, I don’t like waiting for a table at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of obedience to God, the promise of His presence in our lives, and the cost of disobedience, using the story of Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2:1-12.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of 2 Kings 2:1-12. Let me read this passage for us: [Read passage] As C.S. Lewis once wisely said, "Obedience is the road to freedom, humility the road to pleasure, unity the road to personality." Let's pray: Dear Lord, we ask You to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Topics: God's Will, Determination

A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Plan For My Life

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Nov 21, 2012

As Christians, we are designed by God to not only to serve Him, but to fulfill His perfect will and plan He has designed specifically for each of us. This simple formula will help if you are searching for God

God’s Plan For Me - Discover How to Find God’s Purpose For Your Life. Text: Philippians 2:13 …for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. The best place for any Christian to be is in the middle of God’s plan for his or her life. That is when you are in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free