Sermons on Empty Serving:

Called To Serve - Deacon Ordination Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Message for a Deacon Ordination Service - Why deacons?

Acts 6:1–4 (NKJV) Brother Sharber, our former pastor, a number of years ago was explaining to me the difference between the pastor and the deacon. Both are charged with doing good. Doing good for the church and doing good for the community. Whereas the pastor was paid for doing good, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Serve A Glorious God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 8, 2016

There is no greater privilege than that of serving the Lord. Every servant of God must have a vision comparable to that of Isaiah .

Introduction: In today's message; Isaiah encounters God in an unprecedented manner. There is no knowledge of self or purpose apart from knowing God. I. A Vision of Crisis (vs 1 Uzziah dies) Morals, values, family are dying II. Vision of Confrontation ( vs 1-4 Isaiah sees the majesty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Paul set us a good example of serving God through his afflictions, with fortitude and with integrity.

It is amazing and beautiful to see how Paul comes to know God and experience Him as the God of all comfort despite his trials and tribulations. • Most people would complain about their sufferings and question God. “Why me?” and “What this?” when we have been serving Him so faithfully? • Some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3, 2 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:5-9, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving God In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2023

This is the 151st sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#151] SERVING GOD IN A CORRUPT WORLD Acts 24:1-27 Introduction: This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Improving Your Serve 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2023

Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus.

Improving your serve! Opening Illustration: Serving the ball story! Thesis: Serving does not come easily to any of us, it is an art, a discipline which has to be developed in our life. Servanthood must also be modeled after Jesus. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Obstacles To Serving God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

We all have fears that inhibit us from serving God. Fears of the world, fears of ourselves, fears of the enemy. For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of power and of self control. 2 Timothy 2:17 When we set aside our fears we make room for the power of God to work through us.

Godly Passion (v.19) A. A drive provoked by emotion B. Jesus was driven by an anguish over the multitudes who He saw as having no shepherd and as a result He said the fields are ready. (Matthew 9:36-37) C. In this passage Paul was driven by passion to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God (Nehemiah 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 11, 2025

Are we willing to leave home to serve God?

Did some forego their inheritance in the land to serve in the temple? Are we willing to leave home to serve God elsewhere? Let’s look at Nehemiah 11. Who primarily lived in Jerusalem with their families? Was there room enough for others? The nation's leaders and their families settled in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rewards Of Serving God With Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

Serving God with excellence attracts divine blessings on earth and eternal rewards in heaven.

REWARDS OF SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23-24 Key Verse: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving Others In Every Circumstance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2025

Acts 28:1-16 shows how God uses Christians to serve others in every circumstance.

Introduction From 1787 to 1833, the Clapham Sect was a small group of Reformed, Evangelical Christians led by William Wilberforce. This small group of Christians transformed British society by abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire. In the 1780s, Britain shipped 50,000 slaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024

Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Serving One Another In Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Serving one another in love is the heartbeat of Christian community. It reflects the nature of Christ, builds unity, and releases God’s power into our midst.

SERVING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:13 Supporting Texts: John 13:12-17, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that often encourages self-centredness, but the kingdom of God calls us to a different lifestyle—one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, John 13:12-17, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Another: Greet And Serve Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 18, 2025

Why do you think there are examples of greetings in the Bible? What if you knew the power of greeting and service that could build up God’s children? You are invited to greet and serve one another as God intended.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) One Another: Greet and Serve Romans 16:3-16; 1 Peter 4:7-11 We continue our One Another Series to build up the body of Christ, to mature the family of God. So far we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Greatness Comes Through Serving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD'S SERVANT IN ACTION GREATNESS COMES FROM SERVING A. Mark 10:43b-45- “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Others As A Path To Growth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

God never designed service to be a burden but a blessing. As we serve others with a pure heart, we grow in Christlikeness, in favour with God and man, and in influence.

SERVING OTHERS AS A PATH TO GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:26–28 Supporting Texts: John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:5–9, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, greatness is often defined by status, position, and the number of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God