Sermons on Crown Of Service:

Luke Chapter 1

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025

Righteous in God’s sight

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Deacons

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025

The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Make It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

We celebrate your unwavering commitment to God’s house and the vital role you play in advancing the ministry with excellence and grace. Ushers and Servants

Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Mark 10:44 – “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” On this blessed day of celebration dedicated to the ushers, and faithful servants of the Lord, we pause at this sacred desk to extend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Mark 10:44

Denomination: Baptist

Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024

If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2024

We most learn about service by looking at Jesus! He not only served, but declared himself a servant.

Journey With Jesus: Serving Like Jesus Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. Today we move further into our study to talk about one of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Taking God Seriously?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2025

How many Christians do not treat their faith in a serious manner or take it for granted? Many get up and go to work or school, but they did not find time to talk to God?

How many Christians do not treat their faith in a serious manner or take it for granted? Many get up and go to work or school, but they did not find time to talk to God? Undoubtedly, many Christians have some type of insurance (life, home, auto, medical, dental, etc.), but they see their spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Servant Of Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 20, 2025

Romans 6:17-18 (KJV): But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness

BECOMING SERVANT OF TRUTH Romans 6:17-18 (KJV): But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Since Indonesia's independence was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Your Duty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2019

Serving God is not over until they are shoveling dirt on your face.

Doing Your Duty Luke 17: 5 - 10 Intro: During a tornado a mother was crying for help. It seems that her son was taken up into the tornado and blown away. The mother turned to heaven and shouted a prayer: “Please, Lord, bring back my son! He’s all I have. I’ll do anything to get him back.”--- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Savior - Supper - Symbol Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Before Jesus Ascended He left us with a picture of His atoning work on the cross. We call it the Lord’s Supper. It is a service in which we remember the most important act Jesus did for us. Note the three fundamental truths this event teaches us.

THE SAVIOUR – SUPPER – SYMBOL I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 INTRODUCTION: Some people see only the facts but they never see the meaning behind the facts. They only see the literal, never the symbolic. Yet Jesus often times spoke in symbols (door, light, bread). He used many symbols to speak of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Saul To Paul, A Call To God!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.

I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 2, we discover that we are sinners, we are saved, and we are servants!

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/5/2014 Last Sunday we began a new series exploring the New Testament book of Ephesians. As I said last week, Ephesians is all about identity—specifically your identity in Christ. I’m reminded of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

How Do We Know If The Bush Is Still Burning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 16, 2023

This is the story of when Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian ruler and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler, he had everything accomplished for him since he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a Midianite shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Words To The Weary

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Serving Christ may be wearisome. We do not always receive an immediate reward but God notices as we persist.

A WORD TO THE WEARY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 6:7 – 10: Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Roto Por La Humanidad Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024

Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo.

Roto por la humanidad Escritura: Juan 13:1-17 Introducción: Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo . Reflexión El Jueves Santo marca un evento importante en la tradición cristiana : la Última Cena, donde Jesús lavó los pies de ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other