Sermons on Fit For Service:

Aliens In A Strange World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What makes us different from the world? Are we trying to fit in where we don’t belong? God has made us different, celebrate the difference.

Aliens in a Strange World We live in a culture today that is significantly different than it was 200 years ago. Even 50 years ago it was significantly different. As disciples of Christ, is the church different? Are we as believers, trying to fit in with a culture that is diametrically opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

See Jesus! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 13, 2023

If you want to see Jesus this week, go to the place of death and go to the place of service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the Depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It's All About Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003

The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Borrowed Axe

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

Here we learn about power for service from the life of one of the Sons of the Prophets.

*****SERMON OUTLINE***** The Borrowed Axe... 1) Intro... a) Power For Service... Praise God Church!!! How many in here tonight know that we’ve all been called to the great commission? We’re all to be witnesses for Christ Jesus, Amen? As a matter of fact last service I preached on how to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003

Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Frozen People! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Use Me Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011

Why are we suppose to serve the Lord? Many reasons are given in scripture. 1- We serve because it’s what Jesus did 2- We serve because it demonstrates love 3- We serve because it pleases God

INTRO.- Everyone serves someone or something and of course, it should be the Lord. Not money and not some other person. ILL.- When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation (1940-52), he arrived for a stockholders’ meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2nd Thessalonians Chapter 3 (This Is A Detailed Study Verse By Verse Of Chapter 3. You Will Need To Analyze, Synthesize, And Then Summarize To Fit Your Need.) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 4, 2023

Paul warns the church to discipline unruly brethren who will not work arguing that Christ is coming so they stop their usual responsibilities and spend their time waiting on the rapture.

2nd THESSALONIANS - Chapter 3 2nd Thess. 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: (King James Version) 3:1 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving In The Shadows Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010

A sermon examining those who serve behind the scenes.

SERVING IN THE SHADOWS Acts 1:15-26 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Church history records the names of many devoted servants of God. The Book of Acts tells us about Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Mark, Luke, and many others. We know the names of notable preachers, pastors, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Do We Minister? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-44, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Extra Letter

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday 1995, commemorating those who had died in the previous year: their lives remind us to embrace but not misuse our freedom, to love without limitations, and to serve concerns wider than our own lives.

Before I begin, let me ask you first to turn to Galatians 5: 13, and be ready to read it with me in a little while. [Read II Corinthians 3: 1-3] I have an announcement to make. The most amazing thing has happened. We have found another letter from the Lord to the churches. We have discovered an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 27, 2010

A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 2: Peter’s Reference To David’s Psalms Acts 2:21-36 For the last several weeks we have been studying the subject of Pentecost. In that time we have examined the arrival of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit of God transformed the Believers and confounded the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist