Sermons on Fit For Service:

Qualified To Decide-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2017

4 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-IV—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Stop vs. Slow Down: A patrolman pulls over a car, walks up to the driver's window, & asks the man if he knew why he was pulled over. "No," the man replies. "You failed to stop at the stop sign," the officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Have To Be A Star To Be In My Show

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2021

Recognition of those who advance the cause of Christ through quiet service within the assembly of the righteous.

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson: C.m.2: The Testimony Of Jesus, The Spirit, And The Bride Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2019

It is fitting for the sacred Scripture to close with a reference to the Holy Spirit. He is the Author of the Book and the One who has inspired every chapter, every verse, and every line. He is the omnificent genius behind this miracle in words, the Bible.

Tom Lowe 3/1/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.2: The Testimony of Jesus, the Spirit, and the Bride (Rev. 22:12-17) Scripture (Rev. 22:12-17, KJV) 12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007

Members of the household (family) of God display the characteristics of being built on a foundation of Scripture and Jesus Christ, being built with the design of fitting together and growing into a holy temple in the Lord, and built for the purpose of bei

1. The family of God is built on a foundation 2. The family of God is built with a design 3. The family of God is built for a purpose EPHESIANS 2:19-22 One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Unique Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This is Paul's personal testimony, and it fits nobody else in all of history. As far as the record goes, nobody else on this planet was every converted by getting knocked to the ground and blinded by the presence of Christ.

America was at war with Spain in 1898. One of the most unusual incidents in the history of naval warfare took place. One night Captain Freemont of the American ship Porter detected some strange object coming toward the ship. As it came closer he saw that it was a torpedo. Ensign Irving Gillis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Loyal Friends Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 4, 2021

This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption.

Ruth Chapter One – Loyal Friends November 7, 2021 This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption. We open the story with a moving conversation between an elderly widow and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:13-18, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023

The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Lord’s Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This passage reminds believers that gratitude is the fitting response to divine intervention. When God brings you out of many troubles, it is not enough to rejoice silently—you must declare His faithfulness publicly.

THE SONG OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:1-50, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 34:1-7, Revelation 15:3-4, Isaiah 12:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 22 is a song of victory and thanksgiving sung by David toward the end of his life. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil Comes To Church Too

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 3, 2009

A message on the authority of Jesus cleansing unclean spirit in the synagogue which fits a pattern on ministry given by Dr. James MacDonald at a conference I attended in 2008, 5 points of pattern: communication, opposistion, perserverance, friut, glory.

Mark 1: 21-28 The Devil Comes to Church Too We have a whole lot of things going on in these verses. We have the deep desire to keep the Sabbath, the desire to be in synagogue, the desire to teach and preach, we have the desire of those who want to be taught and learn the truth as it is in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quandary Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Three men are called to be disciples. The first and third came to Jesus volunteering to be a disciple. This was unusual. The second man was approached by Jesus. This was the usual way.

THE QUANDARY OF DISCIPLESHIP Luke 9:57-62 INTRO: This passage contains the encounter between Jesus and three would-be disciples of Jesus. The first two of the three are mentioned in Matt. 8:19-22. Let’s draw a comparison between these three. The first (a scribe), said, "I will follow you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 13 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at the same time defining

A REASON FOR PATIENCE IN PERSECUTION JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love God: The First Great Command

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is.

In Light of the Gospels The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is. According to Mark 12:29 (ESV) “Jesus answered, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forged For Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

If a person's service to the Lord is a covenant with God, shouldn't it be a priority over everything else?

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational