Sermons on Empty Serving:

The Needs Of A Mother Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 12, 2023

Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest. - Spanish proverb

The Needs of a Mother May 14, 2023 Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms Toddler Ten Commandments: 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2014

Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.

John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

God Was A Carpenter

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We can serve God in our secular jobs just as Jesus did.

Introduction: Many years ago, there was a movie which came out entitled "OH GOD". It starred John Denver as a grocery store manager who was visited by God, who was portrayed by George Burns. I’ve never seen the movie, but I heard about one scene which I think may teach us a bit. John Denver ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For The King Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013

How a person anointed for a position works for someone who is no longer serving God.

Working for the King 1 Sam. 16:14-23 Last week we started our study in the life of David by looking at the characteristics that made him a man after God’s own heart. We said that David had spirituality, humility and integrity, and then we applied those same characteristics to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Conquering Victory Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 8, 2004

Many Christians balk at the words "He descended into hell" and wonder if this is really taught in Scripture. I’m attempting to clarify what occurred between the cross and the empty tomb.

“I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Conquering Victory” (“He Descended into Hell”) I Peter 3:18-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A victory is an experience we don’t forget, whether it’s a military, sports or personal triumph. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Congregational

A Simple Path Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 23, 2007

Mother Teresa spent her life living out her faith, serving others – may it be said of us that we did the same. When we serve others we plant seeds of love in their hearts. When we serve others the fruit of love grows in our hearts.

A Simple Path, I Corinthians 16:14 Introduction “We have all been created for greater things – to love and to be loved. Love is love, to love a person without any conditions, without any expectations. Works of love are works of peace and purity. Works of love are always a means of becoming closer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Danger Of Those Glory "Daze” Of Yesteryear - A 9/11 Sermon Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 7, 2011

So often we get caught up in our accomplishments and the accolades from others that we can lose sight of WHO we serve and our mission and service to Him! We must remain focused on WHOM we serve and our calling to abandon all to serve Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2011 Date Preached: September 11, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Glory “Daze” of Yesteryear Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4-11 [ESV] Introduction: Today is the anniversary of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-48

Denomination: Methodist

An Indispensable Resurrection

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

The Corinthian’s faith was founded upon the fact of Jesus’ resurrection & thus is our Christian faith. Why is the resurrection indispensable to the Christian faith? A Dispensable resurrection yields a....

An INDISPENSABLE RESURRECTION—1Corinthians 15:12-19 The Corinthian’s faith was founded upon the fact of Jesus’ resurrection. The Christian faith is founded upon Jesus’ resurrection. Why is Christian faith grounded in the resurrection? OR.... Why is the resurrection key/central/indispensable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof And Hope Of Resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:1-26 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017

The proof and hope of resurrection sermon covers four undeniable proofs of Resurrection of Jesus and the hope believers in Jesus have because of the resurrection.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Open your Bible 1 Corinthians 15. This is perhaps the greatest chapter in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Thoughts On The Lords Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 9, 2020

A Corporate, Intimate, Reverent Prayer.

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S PRAYER. Matthew 6:7-15. In the expression, “When you (all) pray” (Matthew 6:7), Jesus assumes that His disciples (in all ages) WILL pray. A prayer-less Christian is like a man or a woman who does not speak to their nearest and dearest! Can you imagine it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gonna Need A Bigger Cup

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 30, 2019

Typically, we stop pouring fluid as the container is filling to the rim. Too often, we tend to ease-up on God's calling on our lives because we sense we are filling up. He wants us to go get a bigger cup, through!

No, this is not a story about the whole ‘glass half full’, or ‘glass half empty’ debate. In fact, the late George Carlin once observed, “Maybe the glass is just twice as big as it needs to be!“… he then proceeded on a tirade of how we overthink, over-analyze, and certainly over-debate about such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22, Luke 6:38, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Available For God's Plan Today?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 1, 2003

Whats keeping you from serving God, oppurtunity or will?

Are You Available For God’s Plan Today? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. The question is not, can God use me today. The question is am I available to be used by God today? Moreover do you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of A New Generation

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We all need to recommit ourselves to the choice of serving God.

Introduction: I heard about a husband who really enjoyed the meat his wife had served for dinner one night. He asked her, "What did you marinate this in?" Well, his wife immediately went into a long explanation about how much she loved him and how life wouldn’t be the same without him, and so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ