Sermons on Divine Appointment To Serve:

Parable Of The Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

We all have the opportunity to serve God.

A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

When You Serve

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2021

Some people serve for show and others serve from the heart.

Jesus said to His disciples, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006

A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

It Is My Time And My Turn

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

God is a God of divine visitation. He has appointed seasons of breakthrough, favour, and elevation for His people.

IT IS MY TIME AND MY TURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 41:14, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION Life is governed by times and seasons. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us that there is a time for everything and a season for every purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009

What’s your motive - what drives your life?

35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

United We Serve

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Serving? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 4, 2007

Part 5 in the Series from Colossians

Who are you serving? Colossians 1:23-29 When a person has a life changing experience with Christ they also: I. BECOME A SERVANT OF CHRIST. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand in it firmly. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: *other

Ministers Of Grace

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

We have a special role divinely appointed to those who claim to seek His will.

We are going to look at our roles as Christians. As Christians of the Church. Having membership as parts of this body of our Lord Jesus Christ and what we do both inside and outside of the Church. How we uphold the principles of discipleship in our role as a Christian to influence unbelievers with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unusual Encounters With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever.

UNUSUAL ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-5, Acts 9:1-6, 1 Kings 19:9-13, Revelation 1:9-18, Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION: Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever. They often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Power And Purpose

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jul 6, 2025

POWER - SUPERNATURAL ENERGY FROM GOD

OPENING VERSE: 2 PETER 1:3 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. As I was meditating on this topic, the LORD impressed upon my spirit one morning to talk about how His Power. So I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 9:1-2, Acts 1:8, Genesis 4:20-22, Philippians 3:12, Psalm 78:72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Guidance In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Effective evangelism is not driven by human wisdom but by divine direction; the Holy Spirit leads the soul-winner to prepared hearts for eternal impact.

DIVINE GUIDANCE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-40 Key Verse: “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” (Acts 8:29) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; Matthew 10:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Divine Purpose For Change Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 11, 2003

Sermon 1 of 5 in the series You Need a Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

Sermon 1 Title: The Divine Purpose for Change Series: You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life The world is the scene for perpetual change. The sun rises and sets, the moon waxes and wanes, the tides rises and falls. Seed-time and harvest, summer and winter,day and night, come and go. While ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:19, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Paul speaks in 1 Thess.

Paul speaks in 1 Thess. 5:9 about turning from idols to “serve the true and living God.” One of the reasons God saves us is that we might serve Him. “Serve” is the Greek word, which means to “yield obedience to or submit.” We should pledge our allegiance to the Lamb of God and serve Him well in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Serve Him Only Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

Hear, O Israel'. It is the Shema, a classic confession of faith. He is the LORD and no other gods. Israelites were familiar with the gods of Egypt, the gods of Canaan, the gods of Babylon and the gods of Assyria.

Theme: Serve Him Only Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-14 Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Moses proceeds to set forth more particularly to enforce the cardinal and essential doctrines of the Decalogue. He emphasises the nature and attributes of God and the fitting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist