Sermons on Loving And Serving:

A Servant's Song

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008

The word Christian and servant should be synonymous.

A SERVANTS SONG Psalm 123 1. DEPENDENCE - Vs. 1 A. Personal 1. Unto you – Lord -YAHWEH & God - Elohim B. Powerful 1. Our God is in control 2. Storms and thunder – God is on His throne! C. Provisional 1. 121:1 2. DUTY - Vs. 2 A. Nearness 1. Can’t see hand unless you are near B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:missions Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001

Missions are the life blood of the local church.

Church of Excellence: Missions! Acts 13:1-3 1 & Corinthians 16:5-9 Third in a Series We have the last two weeks been looking at how we can become a church of excellence How can we move from being a "nice" church…to a church that makes a difference? A couple of weeks I shared that I have heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Moses' Excuses Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God gives Moses a second chance.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Administration Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Grace. We often think about grace as the salvation that God gives us that we do not deserve. But God gives us His grace to serve as well.

The Administration of God’s Grace Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro Slide Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation and then a new thought that you have to get out comes into your head? Maybe you have been talking to someone, and then a word or some other trigger brings to mind something that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Better?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019

This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Have To Pea! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 2 - We Have to Pea! I. Introduction We started last week by talking about how we communicate anger. We could say, "I'm chapped. I'm hacked off. I'm ticked. I'm flashin'. I'm spittin' chips!" However, we discussed that how we say it isn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Yourself Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 20, 2021

Humble life is part of a disciple, a command from the Lord himself. A proud heart is an abomination to the Lord, honour comes after humility.

There is a reward to anyone who humbles before God. Peter insists that we humble in the hand of God and not before humans. Christian Scholar and author C. S. Lewis, said, "a proud man is always looking down on things and people;" As a result, such people lose the opportunity to serve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:7-9, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Game Day - Pt. 1 - Get Out Of The Stands Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Get Out of The Stands I. Introduction Everything leads up to this. Long hours. Early hours. Late hours. Exertion and often exhaustion. Sweat. Soreness. Mundane. Taxing. It is called practice. Athletes young and old put themselves through grueling and mind bogging disciplines and crazy routines ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

(1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most young men and women that attend a Bible College are given six weeks to find a church that they will be working with. The colleges call this, “Christians service!”

• Those who are sincere about doing something for the Lord look for a church that will use them. They realized they are in training for the ministry and they want to be used by the Lord and get all the experience they can get. • Some students that are not sincere are very content to find a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Servant

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

1. FAITHFUL Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Matthew 24:13 ERV But the one who remains faithful to the end will be saved. Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Strength In Patience SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring God's unwavering support for those who serve Him with patience.

Waiting upon the Lord is a posture of trust and dependence. It is a recognition that God is faithful and will provide for our needs. As we wait upon Him, He will renew our strength, give us power over temptation and discouragement, and help us fulfill our daily duties with perseverance. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Patience, Serving God