Sermons on Empty Serving:

On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022

The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stone Was Rolled Away (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Amazing Passion Week • On Palm Sunday we looked at the story of Barabbas, and the last words of Christ on the Cross • Wednesday night-Benjamins’ Box-Incredible night. We’ll touch on that in a few minutes.

• Yesterday @ the Pavilion We had a few desires as a church, in having this event: Build on last year, which was our first year Be a blessing to our community, which I believe we were Spread the love of Christ, which I know we did Tell people and invite people to CPC Here was the residual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

If Tombs Could Talk

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message looks at the early morning arrival of the women to anoint the body of Jesus and what they though as compared to what they experienced

IF TOMBS COULD TALK MARK 16:1–6 WHEN THE SABBATH WAS OVER, MARY MAGDALENE, MARY THE MOTHER OF JAMES, AND SALOME BOUGHT SPICES SO THAT THEY MIGHT GO TO ANOINT JESUS’ BODY. 2 VERY EARLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, JUST AFTER SUNRISE, THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY TO THE TOMB 3 AND THEY ASKED EACH OTHER, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Emotions

Contributed by Rob Watts on Apr 17, 2023

We're at the tomb, an empty tomb and we're at the end of our journey. Emotions are flying high.

• John 20:1-10 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007

Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving God In Less Than Ideal Places Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

Sometimes by the hand of God's guidance we are put in places that seem less than the best for us at the time but God knows best how to get glory out of a difficult place.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 05 Serving God In Less Than Ideal Places TEXT: 1 Kings 18:1-16 1 Kings 18:1-16 KJV And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servant's Song

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008

The word Christian and servant should be synonymous.

A SERVANTS SONG Psalm 123 1. DEPENDENCE - Vs. 1 A. Personal 1. Unto you – Lord -YAHWEH & God - Elohim B. Powerful 1. Our God is in control 2. Storms and thunder – God is on His throne! C. Provisional 1. 121:1 2. DUTY - Vs. 2 A. Nearness 1. Can’t see hand unless you are near B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

Physically, the demands of the ministry were sometimes almost more than Paul could bear (1:8;11:23 27). However, even more draining were the spiritual demands (7:5;11:28 29). He reflects on these experiences in this passage and tells why, though discoura

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Larry Olsen describes a man lost in the desert: “He has been out of food and water for days. His lips are swollen, his tongue is swollen, he’s all beat up and bloody. Some of his bones are almost peeking through. He has been scraped and beat up by the cactus, sand and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:missions Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001

Missions are the life blood of the local church.

Church of Excellence: Missions! Acts 13:1-3 1 & Corinthians 16:5-9 Third in a Series We have the last two weeks been looking at how we can become a church of excellence How can we move from being a "nice" church…to a church that makes a difference? A couple of weeks I shared that I have heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting Tables Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love By Connecting Series

Contributed by Steve Spaeth on Sep 10, 2016

We need to serve each other by conecting

Began with a few pictures of fences, we all build fences i Love My church Loving by Connecting Hebrews 10:19-20 , brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,  by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing A Servants Heart

Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 4, 2015

As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we want for our world to know Jesus like we do, then we need to serve and sacrifice like he did.

Developing a SERVANTS Heart Mark 10:43-45 INTRO. This morning, I want to share a message with you in acrostic form about what the are youth are doing today…which is being a SERVANT. As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Do Something: What's In Your Hand?

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 11, 2015

“God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.”

DO SOMETHING #3: WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? INTRO TO TOPIC: As we’ve been talking about doing something in our world, the first place we should start is in our own back yard – in our own church! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: *other

Do What You Can And God Will Do The Rest : Do What Is Possible And God Will

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

The Lord wants us to do what we can and He will do the rest. When we do what is possible then God will do the impossible. When we give what we have then God can use it to perform miracles. The Lord does not ask to do what we cannot do .

DO WHAT YOU CAN AND GOD WILL DO THE REST : DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE AND GOD WILL DO WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE OUTLINE THEY DID WHAT THEY COULD - EXAMPLES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. MARY OF BETHANY POURED PRECIOUS OINTMENT ON JESUS . JESUS COMMENDED HER AND SAID SHE DID WHAT SHE COULD AND THAT IT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paving The Way - A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 10, 2011

Being a servant is not always what people think of as the path to greatness is concerned. Many think that having servants would better signify a great life. But Jesus tells us that whoever wants to be great will be a servant. What does the Bible say in

Paving the Way – A Life of Service Mark 10:35-45 Why should I serve? I find greatness and fulfillment in service because God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God is Glorified when I Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Welcome. If you are visiting with us today we are glad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational