Sermons on Joyfuly Service:

Grateful Living Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 14, 2009

To live gratefully is to worship God inwardly in prayer and reverence and outwardly in service of God and others. To live gratefully is to fully live the life of a disciple.

“Grateful Living” “1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 INTRODUCTION Contentment—basking in and savoring the gracious gifts of God in our lives was the topic of last week’s sermon. We wrestled with the idea that contentment is foundational to a life of gratitude; if we are not content we cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Supercharged

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2009

A renewed mind finds energy in working because it discerns God’s will, thinks in terms of service, and focuses on the meaning of the Cross.

In 1960, John Kennedy was running for the presidency, and was campaigning near a coal mine in West Virginia. One of the miners put a series of questions to Kennedy: "Is it true that your father is one of the wealthiest men in the world?" Kennedy admitted that this was true. "Well, then, is it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Send Who?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

Are you willing to go when and where the Lord wishes for you to go and do what the Lord needs to have done?

Send Who? Isaiah 6: 1 – 8 Intro: A mother and father were at their wit’s end in dealing with a rebellious son and daughter. In utter frustration they turned to their pastor asking if she would speak to the children. The 8 year-old daughter was first to be ushered into the pastor’s office. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

This Easter let’s all go through a metamorphosis as Jesus did. Let’s know the power of His resurrection.

Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis” Philippians 3:1-11 George Orwell, the author of “1984” said in 1939 "We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men." Well I think in western Christianity we have sunk even further since then, and what a better ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Loving-Kindness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 12, 2009

1) Loving-kindness in Praise 2) Loving-kindness in Hope and 3) Loving-kindness in Service

Economists point to record June housing sales as a strong indicator to Canadian Economic turnaround. What a difference a month can make. In God’s kingdom, what a difference a day makes. Naomi and her family disobeyed God’s instructions, left His people and sought what they thought was greener ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:17-23

Denomination: Other

Path Of Servanthood

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009

Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Loving Patience Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

God’s patience far surpasses what we call patience

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2004 Date Preached: January 2004 Church: OZHBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Study in Jonah Title: The Loving Patience of God Text: Jonah 2:10-3:9 Introduction: When you hear the word ‘patience’ what does it mean to you? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Reminder For Ministry

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

So often we have to remind ourselves of what our calling in Christ is... we have to be reminded that we are ALL called to minister...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2003 Date Preached: November 26, 2003 Church: OZHBC (Wed night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Reminder for Ministry Text: Colossians 4:17 Introduction: When the Apostle Paul wrote a letter he would also include some miscellaneous items that were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Special Counsel For The Christian

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

When we begin to take the advice that Paul is giving here, we will become stronger in our walk with Christ and we will become stronger Christians in our community and thus be a force in changing this community for Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 26, 2001 Date Preached: December 26, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Special Counsel for the Christian Text: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women gave to this country and to you and me personally. But I also want us to remember another meaning behind Memorial Day which is to honor the greatest sacrifice of all time whe

“The Cost of Freedom” Slogan: "Freedom isn't free", "freedom is not free", or "freedom ain't free" is an idiom in the United States that expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It implicitly states that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western republics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011

God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfeigned Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eavesdropping In Gethsemane

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009

Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will.

EAVESDROPPING IN GETHSEMANE Mark 14:32-41 Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16; Jeremiah 29:11; Hebrews 5:7-9 NOTE: This sermon included a vocalist who sings the hymn “Where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-41

Denomination: Nazarene