Sermons on Empty Serving:

Living With Meaning Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014

A life filled with meaning is one that is completely sold out to Jesus and the Gospel.

Living With Meaning Text: Phil. 1:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Wesley provides the most convicting analysis on what it means to be a true servant: "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Celebrate With God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 4, 2015

When Jesus returns the world will be purified so that he can set up his kingdom here on earth. He will begin the purification process by judging the people.

The passage we heard from Nehemiah a few minutes ago occurs after the completion of the wall around Jerusalem. The foundations were laid both physically and spiritually. The people celebrated because they had experienced a great revival, much like the revivals and crusades led by people such as ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2015

In this overlooked parable Jesus describes the life of discipleship in terms of service. Rather than focusing on our rights and needs, and deciding what we'd like to do, we need to focus on how we can serve our Master.

This has been called “the most troubling parable” in the Bible. Why does Jesus say we are like unworthy servants? I know I must have read this before, but somehow I glossed over it. I've got a lot of books on the parables of Jesus and most omit this one. A year ago an article in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

Dads And Grads

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 15, 2013

A message for Dads and Grads

Fathers – we men are called to be made either strong enough for commercial use or good enough for residential purposes. Out in the world we are expected to be tough, made to last, competitive and impactful. Back at home, the essentials are gentleness, loving, caring and sensitive. So you can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Laborer?

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 20, 2015

Laboring connects us to our purpose, we are expected to labor in the kingdom

ARE YOU A LABORER? (What every Christian must know) By Pastor Daniel Preached Sunday May 17th 2015 Let me begin today by saying Jesus was a laborer Laboring is not just a means by which we receive wages as a compensation for our labor But laboring is also a powerful connector to purpose. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Others Like Jesus Loves Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 30, 2015

When we find it hard to love our enemies or those who are different from us, all we have to do is remember what Jesus did for us. All we have to do to respond to what he did for us to is love our neighbours just like Jesus loves us.

A little boy wanted to meet God. Not knowing where God lived, the boy packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and started out on his journey. When he had gone a few blocks, he met an old woman who was sitting in the park staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Secret To Long Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that serving and following the LORD will keep our life here on earth and even for eternity. Go for zoe life (higher life) and not for psuche life. (low life)

I. EXORDIUM: What kind of life do you have? Zoe life. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible) 17:3 And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 18, 2015

God wants us to pray when we are in a difficult situation, but he also wants us to act. Pick up the phone Ask for help from a family member or friend. Learn some new skills. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t sit there passively.

There is something that is somewhat ironic in the passage about the shrewd money manager from Luke’s Gospel that we heard today. The irony is that the manager was praised for doing something that appears to be wrong, but in fact he had the foresight to plan for his future by preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Lamb And The 144,000

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 10, 2014

The 144,000 are shown before the Throne during the Tribulation, enthralled in the worship of Christ, and anxiously awaiting the opportunity to serve Him. The challenge for us right now is simple: "Do we live the same way, today?"

The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation, Part 21, Revelation 14:1-5 Introduction - The economic and religious systems of the world will belong to him - Question: How will the devil be able to control so many? -- John 8:44, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved For A Purpose

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Taught Me About Himself Through Rudolph

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 21, 2017

Christmas sermon looking at the song "Rudolph" and applying his experiences to our lives and understanding how God loves us, how He invites us to join His work, and how He desires to bless us.

WHAT God Taught Me about Himself through Rudolph It seems I had heard the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a dozen times one day at work this past week. If you listen to the song, you can see that we have a lot in common with Rudolph. Sometimes we feel unloved, sometimes left out, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 34 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2018

This psalm expresses gratitude to God – something we can ALL do more of. What we choose to do with this information is entirely up to each of us. Will we desire to run to Him, or be slaves to ourselves and our own desires?

A Study of Psalm 34 Psalm 34 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Ask questions if you’d like in the comments (during this time or later) -- Re: Invite someone else to join in – not an exclusive study for “just us” - Psalms broken into 5 books, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

We cannot misuse our responsibilities and interactions with people

Luke 16:1-13 The Gospel of Luke contains a lot of parables – stories told by Jesus to help us understand how we are to live our lives. Some of these parables seem to say one thing, but when you really think about them, they have a totally different meaning. The name of this parable is the unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Get That Monkey Off Your Back

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 8, 2019

Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down.

Get That Monkey Off Your Back Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down. Chuck Sligh January 6, 2019 [PROP: As large a stuffed monkey as can be found; several, if available.] Inspired by a sermon by Sam Mata at Shoreline ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stifled Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Does the grace that has been given to you extend from you?

1 Corinthians 15 God’s grace permeated Paul’s thinking. One scholar writes, “Paul could not think of Christian truth and conduct apart from God’s grace” (D. Edmond Hiebert, The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, ed. by Frank Gaebelein [Zondervan], 11:439). vs. 1 – notice the progression of the ...read more