Sermons on Obedient Service:

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Desktop Computer Christians 2 - Laptop Computer Christians Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 6, 2013

Part 2 of this series focuses on Christians who has a laptop computer mentality as it relates to how they walk in their relationship with Christ.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 2 Laptop Computer Christians Scriptures: Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:15; 4:3-4; 1 Cor. 15:58 Introduction: This morning I will take up where I left off on last week. As you may recall, last week I discussed the desktop computer Christians. The desktop computer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2013

Presenting the case for selecting deaconesses, defining the role of those men and women who serve in the capacity of deacons.

“Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.” [1] Paul did not write the missives included in Scripture in order to generate controversy among the churches of the Twenty-first Century; nevertheless, his letters have managed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #1 Answering The Call Isaiah 6-1 Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

God isn't looknig for qualified people as much as He is looking for willing people to serve Him. Are you willing to answer the call?

Answering the Call (Isaiah 6:1-8) ~ Intro: This year will be different (video) what are you willing to commit to? The world did this in mass on new years day by making resolutions. A resolution is simply a firm decision to do or not do something. 4 things about answering the call we learn in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ordaining A Priest

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017

The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most inspiring aspects of this account of the ascension is the realization that someday we will have mthe same capacities demonstrated by our Saviour on this occasion. A simple statement in the Word of God clearly settles the issue for me.

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Acts1:3-14 Do you remember Superman? How many of the younger generations have been fascinated by the very idea that he came from another planet; a place where all you had to do was say, "Up, up, and away," and you could zip away into the sky at the speed of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Levi

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81

1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81 The Return of the Levi 6 The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar begot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ministry Of Carrying The Bones

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Service to God should not be done to be seen

I. Promises are more important than priorities -Priority: An order of preference based on urgency, importance, or merit. -Promise: A declaration which gives to the person to whom it is made a right to expect its performance. II. Purposes are more important than personalities -Psalm 139:14 I praise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014

In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Ask You To Volunteer? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2016

There are deeper reasons why we ask you to volunteer at First Christian.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have been working through a series entitled Why Do We Do That? Since you are here this week, I am glad we did not scare you off last week as we examined why do we take up an offering. • This week we are looking at the question, WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Ops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 21: 1 – 24

Leviticus 21: 1 – 24 Special Ops 21 And the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘None shall defile himself for the dead among his people, 2 except for his relatives who are nearest to him: his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, and his brother; 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Able?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 18, 2018

Being a servant for God

Are You Able? Mark 10: 35 – 45 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! ” Secretary: “Excuse me sir?” Man: I want to talk to the head hog at the trough! She then realized the man wanted to talk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who's In Charge Around Here Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Why would Paul bring up this subject? Because the Corinthians needed to decide who their authority would be.

WHO’S IN CHARGE AROUND HERE? II CORINTHIANS 10:7-11 INTRODUCTION: A man wandered into the pastor’s study and said, “I’m looking for someone around here with a little authority.” The pastor replied, “I’ve got just about as little authority as anyone, what you need?” Who’s in charge around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Rewards As A Christian.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 8, 2020

A place where we practice what we preach.

Your rewards as a Christian. Matthew 10: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist