Sermons on Gratitude And Service:

How To Serve God Effectively

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

Many Christians do not know how to serve God effectively. Christians should serve….

I. Sacrificially 1. Hebrews 13:6 2. Missions of people in our society do not know what it means to sacrifice. 3. Self-indulgence has replaced self-denial. 4. God must have first place in our life. a. His cause and kingdom must come before ease, pleasure and personal gain. b. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

"All Because Of The Cross!”

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 21, 2022

Here in verses 54-57, Paul describes the rapture and the resurrection of the believers in the Lord Jesus.

Here in verses 54-57, Paul describes the rapture and the resurrection of the believers in the Lord Jesus. *We notice 3 things about that great event. I. Because of the Cross, we have VICTORY. v57 Because of… the finished work of Jesus on that cross! II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

How We Love His Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 10, 2022

As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of love and service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others.

OH HOW WE LOVE HIS EXAMPLE John 13:1-17 Introduction As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of humble service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others. John 13:1 gives us some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crew On The Roof

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Mar 10, 2022

Loving our friends means bringing them to Jesus.

Luke 5:17-26 17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Judgment Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 12, 2021

Final sermon in the series: "the Signs of the Times." What is the evidence of your salvation? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

We began this series at the first of the year. The setting was on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem. The disciples were showing off the magnificent Temple to Jesus and Jesus told them that a time was coming when “not one stone will be left upon another.” The Disciples asked what will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025

October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving, Caring Christians

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God calls His people to reject indifference, embrace compassion, and reveal Christ’s heart by noticing, moving, and loving where others pass by.

Introduction – When the Heart Grows Numb Our text comes from the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah stands amid the ruins of Jerusalem and cries, > “How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she who once was great among the nations… All her people groan as they ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33-37, Matthew 9:36, Galatians 6:9, 1 John 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wasted And Unused Gifts

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 4, 2025

I wrote this devotional to share at our deacon meeting because many of the men take their name OFF of the ballot when we choose who will be deacons.

Wasted & Unused Gifts This devotional looks at a parable we’ve all heard; the one where the servant buries the one talent his master gave him. Our Master, God Almighty, has given us many talents & abilities to use in the upbuilding of His Kingdom. Are we using them or hiding them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Logic Of Surrender: A Living Sacrifice, A Renewed Mind

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

This sermon explains that the only logical response to God's mercy is a life of true worship, expressed through the daily surrender of our bodies and the radical transformation of our minds.

Introduction: The Great "Therefore" Good morning to you, church. In the book of Romans, the first eleven chapters are like a majestic and soaring symphony. Paul lays out the grand story of God's redemption—the depth of our sin, the hopelessness of our condition, and the sheer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Church By Serving Each Other Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 11, 2024

Though the word “serve” isn’t explicitly mentioned in Acts 2:42-47, the early church served each other. As Jesus demonstrated service by washing His disciples' feet, we are to serve one another through our gifts, tangible acts of help, prayer, hospitality, and generosity.

Introduction Video Ill.: Meet the Sanders - Serving Heathens — The Skit Guys 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:1-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 6:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024

God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Hole Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

Help Wanted Pt. 1 - Hole Help I. Introduction In September 2021, economists projected 500,000 new jobs were created, but just 194,000 were filled. The driving factor is a massive labor shortage. In five of the last six months before September, job openings hit new record highs. But, despite these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Ezekiel 22:30, Luke 5:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Your Serve Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

Holes. Gaps. Stretched. Should this be the case? We are gifted to help. We are needed. We are the answer to an age-old problem.

Help Wanted Pt. 3 - It's Your Serve I. Introduction A recent news article states that with more than 11 million job openings and only 6 million unemployed workers, employers have struggled for more than a year to hire enough people to fill their ranks. Although employers across the economy say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:32-34, Mark 6:35-44

Denomination: Pentecostal