Sermons on Loss Of Service:

Christian Cowards Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008

A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Thankful Enough To Be A Servant?

Contributed by Dave Preece on Nov 22, 2006

I shared this sermon a couple of Sundays before Thanksgiving, on the day of a church Thanksgiving dinner.

Are You Thankful Enough . . . To Be A Servant Romans 1:14 NKJV, NLT Philippians 2:5-8 KJV, NIV I always like to open up with something funny. So here it goes. Some of you have probably heard the original version of this joke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2016

In this second sermon in the series, we tackle the problem of selfishness. The only way to be a servant is to rein in selfishness and replace it with selflessness.

Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week that I am calling “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is a primary way that we must be like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be In The Know (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2019

Last week I talked about how we need to realize how little we know. We might know a lot of information but what about spiritual things? God wants everyone to come to a knowledge of the truth. Then we need to grow in our knowledge. There are some things we need to have along with knowledge.

BE IN THE KNOW (part two) To be in the know means to be knowledgeable about something or to have access to information about something; especially if it's exclusive. It means to be aware or well-informed on a topic that's not widely known. The topic of Jesus is widely known but when it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 2:2-4, 2 Chronicles 1:10, Psalm 119:66, Colossians 1:9-10, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Empty Handed Without God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Paul wrote about the foolishness of many things, but the most shocking is that he wrote about the foolishness of the cross.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The Foolishness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul's whole battle with the Corinthians was to get them to stop being wise before the world and fools before God, and to reverse that to being fools before the world, and wise before God.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2024

In order to be able to serve like Jesus served, we have to overcome our selfish and self-centered tendencies. With a desire to do so and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can become more selfless.

Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week called “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is an important way that we must be like Him. B. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8, Matthew 16:24-25, James 3:14-16, Romans 15:2-3, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-3, John 3:26-30, Matthew 20:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Now

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2022

This message is about having faith in your worst circumstance that God can bring you though. As Martha said, "Even now...."

Even Now Scripture: John 11:22; Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 23:4 Several weeks ago I was sitting on my father-in-law’s porch meditating and listening to music. At the time I was thinking all of the things those around us were dealing with and the fact that the stresses of life seemed to never end. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:22, Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the grace and necessity of Christian community, highlighting how God designed us to support, encourage, and walk alongside one another in life.

There’s a quiet kind of courage in the person who shows up for another. A text that says, “I’m here.” A hand that steadies the ladder. A shoulder that catches tears. If you think back across the years, who taught you that you don’t have to carry the couch alone? Who sat in the waiting room when ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Relationships

The Wind Beneath My Wings Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 5

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS: FROM ACRIMONY TO AGREEMENT (NEHEMIAH 5) The worst cold war I have ever witnessed was between two pastors I knew. One was the senior pastor and the other was the Mandarin pastor of the same church. Some deacons in the church board wanted to force the old senior pastor in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Surpassing Value Of The Knowledge Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The value of all else pales when compared with the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, "whom to know aright is life everlasting."

THE SURPASSING VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST "But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist