Sermons on Lip Service:

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other

Mary Chose The Necessary Part

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012

Many today find Christ in their knowledge (or service) but having very little room for Jesus in their busy and hectic lives: that is in heart (in worship).

Mary Chose the Necessary Part Text Passage: Luke 10:38-42- (38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (41) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Saints In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Nov 5, 2011

As we celebrate The All Saints Day so we are made aware of the living saints of toady. Christ challenges us as he pronounces us Blessed In the Beatitudes, a template for the living saints of our world. Next time you hold a mirrow or stand in front of one,

For centuries the first Sunday in November has been marked in the Christian Calendar and lectionary as the All Saints Sunday, and celebrated across the Christian Churches world wide. If a Sunday is catholic, this is it. All Saints Sunday is truly universally celebrated not because we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Compassionate Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011

Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He - Psalm 119:33-40 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 9, 2011

Do we rely on God in our service to Him? Or do we try to do things on our own? Here the psalmist gives us a template of how we must know and understand that we rely on God... that we will fail on our own, and we must go to God and ask Him to equip us and

He November 9, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:33-40 (ESV) – 5 of 22 As we come to this passage (33-40) we find the psalmist asking God to provide several things for him… but not for his edification, but to equip Him to be the leader God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Arguments Of False Prophets

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them.

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (MKJV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righeousness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011

Judgment is based not on how religiuos we are, but rather on how loving we are.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Righteousness” INTRODUCTION For my recreational reading, I often like to pick up a good murder mystery. I enjoy getting involved in the twists and tangles of the plot—all the time trying to deduce who was the murderer. When I get to the last pages, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Has Some Questions.

Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus asks His disciples two questions. How would you answer them?

Jesus has some questions. Matthew 16:13-19 I. Intro We are always asking God questions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. What is your will for my life – my family – my job? What do you want me to do? Will you help me? These questions ask what does God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 37 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2011

Celebrating Mother's Day we continue to explore Paul's exhortation to the church in Rome of the need for sacrifice to the Lord. We should present ourselves and our lives to Him for service, just as our mother's sacrificed to give us life, and Jesus sacri

Romans, Part 37 (Mother’s Day - 2011) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction - Happy Mother’s Day!! - This morning, we are going to continue our study in Romans, Chapter 12 - It is Mother’s Day, and I believe the message theme this morning applies directly - Paul begins his last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

This is holiness: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. This is holiness: to love your neighbor has yourself. This is holiness: to recognize our identity and our purpose, both wrapped up in the work of God.

WAC2BL: Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2.9-17 (9-12) INTRODUCTION Last week we discovered that mission and purpose are characteristics of God’s design for His Church. We are not an aimless ship, wandering the seas of history, …blown about by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commitment

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011

While the cost of discipleship is 100% commitment 100% of the time, the outworking of that commitment will differ from one person to the next.

Last week we spoke about the cost of discipleship, or the cost of following Jesus, or the cost of being a Christian. Whether you are the pastor or a missionary or just the guy who gives out the hymn books each meeting, the cost of following Jesus is the same for us all. And from the Scriptures we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Where To Serve God

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 8, 2011

SERVICE TO GOD

At churches globally, there are various Departments which cater for the different sectors of the ministry i.e. an avenue to serve God. Ushering Department The ushering department is responsible for ushering members of the congregation into designated seats or areas in the auditorium. They are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Leaders Are Called To Do

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014

Leaders are equippers. It requires hard work. It renders our work to become more effective. It rests on teaching the word of God.

One of the most thought-­‐provoking articles I’ve read lately is “8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark.”1 Now the author Carey Nieuwhof is not saying that it is a sin to be a small church. He just analyzed why it stays small. Nieuwhof clarifies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist