Sermons on Crown Of Service:

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

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Matthew 6:33, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Love Have To Do With It?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 25, 2023

John 13:31-35 contains perhaps the most remarkable command given to Christians: that love for others is the characterizing indication of faith for ''all individuals,'' denoting the existence of a genuine believer.

Jesus outlines this as a new commandment, utilizing His own model as the norm. In giving this charge, Jesus indeed predicts His looming demise and exit from earth. To cherish others was not another new commandment (Leviticus 19:18), but rather to love others just as like Christ loved others was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

We Lift Our Hands Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 7, 2024

The second sermon in a stewardship series. This week focuses on service and vocation.

September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11; Mark 1:29-31 We Lift Our Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our hands. Hands are amazing things. There are 27 bones in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Leadership 101 Basics Of Biblical Leadership

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 27, 2024

Leading in a word is influence, but before I can lead others, I must lead myself. It's not about what you have, it's about who you are!

OUTLINE LEADERSHIP 101 – Part 1 Celebration Church October 27, 2024, Dr. Tom Bartlett What is leadership? Part 2 is: leading others · Leading others is the ability to get people to follow willingly, in a word leadership is influence Part 1 is: Leading self · Leading self is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Other

What Does The Bible Say About Growing Good Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2024

Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?

Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Liderazgo Y Humildad Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

Reflexionando sobre el Lavatorio de los Pies del Jueves Santo y la respuesta de Pedro en el contexto de los fundamentalismos actuales

Liderazgo y Humildad Escritura: Juan 13:1-15 Introducción: Reflexionando sobre el Lavatorio de los Pies del Jueves Santo y la respuesta de Pedro en el contexto de los fundamentalismos actuales Reflexión El Jueves Santo tiene un profundo significado en la tradición cristiana, ya ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Pamumuno At Kapakumbabaan Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

Pagninilay-nilay sa Paghuhugas ng Paa ng Huwebes Santo at ang Tugon ni Pedro sa Konteksto ng Kasalukuyang Pundamentalismo

Pamumuno at Kapakumbabaan Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 13:1-15 Panimula: Pagninilay-nilay sa Paghuhugas ng Paa ng Huwebes Santo at ang Tugon ni Pedro sa Konteksto ng Kasalukuyang Pundamentalismo Pagninilay Ang Huwebes Santo ay may malalim na kahalagahan sa tradisyong Kristiyano, na minarkahan ang ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 18, 2024

What have we done with what God has given us? God has given us something important to take care of in the church, at our work environment, and at our home.

This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greatness In Serving Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024

1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical presence.

GREATNESS IN SERVING Text: Mark 10:35-45 Introduction 1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

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