Sermons on Humble Service:

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Deacons

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025

The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Make It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

We celebrate your unwavering commitment to God’s house and the vital role you play in advancing the ministry with excellence and grace. Ushers and Servants

Romans 12:11 – “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” Mark 10:44 – “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” On this blessed day of celebration dedicated to the ushers, and faithful servants of the Lord, we pause at this sacred desk to extend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Mark 10:44

Denomination: Baptist

Committing To Our Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God calls us to see our everyday places and relationships as mission fields, inviting us to share His love and presence wherever we are.

If we could sit across a kitchen table together this morning, coffee steaming, hearts open, I’d ask you a gentle question: Where did Jesus meet you this week? In a car line with cranky kiddos? In a conference call that felt like it would never end? At a mailbox where the bill looked bigger than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Service, Mission, Discipleship

Funerl Douglass Smith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025

Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Roto Por La Humanidad Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024

Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo.

Roto por la humanidad Escritura: Juan 13:1-17 Introducción: Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo . Reflexión El Jueves Santo marca un evento importante en la tradición cristiana : la Última Cena, donde Jesús lavó los pies de ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

Fellowship In The Gospel

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 10, 2024

Paul was thankful and joyful about the Philippian believers participation

Fellowship in the Gospel Philippians 1:3-8 Good morning. When I first sensed the Lord’s calling for me to enter into full-time ministry, I had a lot of zeal and hope for all the Lord would do through me, to further His kingdom. Because I truly loved Jesus and I was not getting into ministry for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Matthew 6:33, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Love Have To Do With It?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 25, 2023

John 13:31-35 contains perhaps the most remarkable command given to Christians: that love for others is the characterizing indication of faith for ''all individuals,'' denoting the existence of a genuine believer.

Jesus outlines this as a new commandment, utilizing His own model as the norm. In giving this charge, Jesus indeed predicts His looming demise and exit from earth. To cherish others was not another new commandment (Leviticus 19:18), but rather to love others just as like Christ loved others was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 4, 2024

The promise of the King of Glory arriving

Who is this King of Glory? Psalm 24 Good morning. In Medieval times, a King had total dominion, and giving an order to kill a subject was completely at a king’s discretion. Paying homage to a king involves a subject, publicly declaring their total allegiance to a monarch, and the king had the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Proponents Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 11, 2025

A proponent is essentially defined as a person who advocates a theory, proposal or course of action.

Brennan Manning, an American author once remarked: “For those who feel their lives are a grave disappointment to God, it requires enormous trust and reckless, raging confidence to accept that the love of Jesus Christ knows no shadow of alteration or change. When Jesus said, "Come to me, all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:31, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Timothy 1:7

We All Know Lazarus

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2025

Meeting Jesus in the Lazarus' of this world.

Luke 16:19-31 “We All Know Lazarus” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin cup, asking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025

We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 6th sermon in the series.

SAVED TO SERVE PSALM 119:41-48 INTRODUCTION A. After the resurrection, Peter and others returned to their nets, fishing all night and catching nothing. When Jesus told them to cast their nets on the other side, they could not haul the catch into the boat; instead, they had to drag it to shore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On The Altar: A Life Fully Given To God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025

Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul is urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete surrender. Not just a one-time decision, but a daily offering.

Living on the Altar: A Life Fully Given to God Romans 12:1 Introduction: A Call to Total Surrender Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul writes, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God…” He’s urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist