Sermons on Duty To Others:

The Work Of Deacons

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003

The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There’s The Right Way And The Other Way Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 22, 2020

Paul is pushing us all up against what we believe and how we live.

There’s the right way and the other way Romans 3:19-31 This story was told by Napoleon to spark patriotism among his men. Once, while visiting a province he came upon an old soldier in full uniform who had one sleeve hanging empty and he proudly wore the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jael And The Nail Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

DAKHEEL; the sacred duty of protection

Judges 4 (NASB) 4 The sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. 2 The Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan; and the commander of his army was Sisera. 3 The sons of Israel cried to the Lord; for he had nine hundred iron chariots, and he oppressed the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Manage Your Emotional Energy Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 28, 2017

In order to love others, we must have enough emotional energy in our tanks. We must be aware of where we are emotionally. We must be aware of what drains us emotionally. And we must be aware of what replenishes us emotionally.

Manage Your Emotional Energy YOLO Part 4 Luke 5:12-16 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life meaningfully. In order to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eagles Were Made To Soar

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

Many believers get bogged down with the duties of Christianity while they should be focusing on worship rather than duty.

Chickens or Eagles Isaiah 40:29-31 ARE YOU CLOSER TO BEING A SPIRITUAL EAGLE OR A SPIRITUAL CHICKEN? I. Facts about chickens #1. Chickens love to go with the flow and follow other chickens. - If one chicken wonders out of the chicken coop all of the others follow - They may not know where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Essence Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 28, 2011

Notice the emphasis on the duty of thanksgiving.

THE ESSENCE OF THANKSGIVING Colossians 3:17 Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him. Introduction: Paul urged his readers not only to divest themselves of behavior not appropriate to their union with Christ but also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven’s Definition Of Greatness

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 17, 2015

Sometimes we have the idea that if we follow Jesus we are guaranteed to receive a reward. When that happens we forget that Jesus’ ministry was one of serving others. He gave himself for the sake of others, including suffering for their salvation.

In Mark 10:35-45, Jesus once again told his disciples everything that would happen to him in Jerusalem-his trial, death, resurrection and ascension. James and John seized this opportunity to ask for the highest positions of honour in his kingdom-at the right and left hands of Jesus. They forgot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Face Value. Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2017

Don’t take people at face value and so become a stupid judge and a judged sinner. Instead, be quick to love even those you might prejudge as unworthy.

I’ll never forget what has become one of my all-time favorite TV commercials, shown during Super Bowl 39 over 12 years ago (February 6, 2005). The Ameriquest Mortgage Company sponsored the commercial, and it came with a powerful message. Take a look… (show Americaquest Cat Commercial video) A man ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Year To Show Compassion

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 16, 2017

People everywhere around us are suffering so let's show them more compassion than what they expect.

2017 A Year to Increase Compassion Kelly Durant 1-7-17 1 John 3:16 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Matt Unger on Oct 3, 2018

Based on John 13:34-35, if we are to love like Jesus, we first need to be rooted in his love

• What do you want to be known for in your life? • The answer to that question probably changes as your life changes - when you’re younger - maybe sports - or school - or social circle - As you get older you want to be recognized for your job - maybe later it’s how much money and stuff you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 3:14-19, 1 John 4:7-11

The Subject Of A Sentence

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 27, 2018

Outline on Helping others

The subject of a Sentence Prov 3:27 -28 1.Who The who is you! At first glance you might think this verse is about people that need help but its really about you doing the helping. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort: Give It & Take It!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 8, 2015

All of us confront problems in life, but it is how one handles them that matters! Crisis situations are not the whole problem, how one reacts and handles them determines if matters will calm down or if they will get worse!

Comfort: Give It & Take It! By Kelly Durant 8-10-14 Romans 1:11-12 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 2. How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About Imprecatory Psalms? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Principles for imprecatory prayers.

A. Introduction: 1. Imprecatory means judgment, i.e., asking God to punish, kill, and throw into hell (Psalm 2, 37, 69, 70, 109, 143). 2. David throws them into hell. “Let Satan the accuser stand at his right hand . . . let his days be few . . . let his children be fatherless, and let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Act In Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 26, 2015

Our duties as members of the body of Christ.

How To Act In Church I Peter 3:8-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ When I was a child I knew that there were certain things that were expected concerning my behavior in church. I knew that there were some things that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist