Sermons on Ready To Serve:

Serving In The Shadows

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

Almost no information exists concerning Peter’s wife, but even from this silence we may glean lessons for the role of the minister’s wife.

"Serving in the Shadows" COPY Mt. 8:14-15 "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him." (Also found in Mk. 1 and Lk. 4 - Mk. 1:29-31, As soon as they left the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaped To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon from the purpose driven life series

This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Priesthood Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 5 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; looking at the keys to service

Serving Priesthood Leviticus #5 I. Introduction A. The Pioneer 10 Probe 1. Launched by NASA in 1972 a) Primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and beam data to earth about the planet. b) At the time of the launch it was a bold plan. c) No probe had ever reached a planet that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Serving Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Serve To Lead

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 3, 2009

Serving is a high calling.

One of the books I read recently was Jim Collins’ bestselling management book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don’t.” The phenomenal bestseller came out seven years ago and yet it still sells over 300,000 copies a year. It showcased 11 companies that transformed from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why should I serve Jesus?

SERVING IS BEING SET FREE 1 Jn 2:3-6 Keeping our eye on Jesus, obeying, serving Him will keep us clean. It will keep us from sinning. Our mission statement is: “Loving Jesus, Loving Others, and Serving Both. Repeat that with me. This is why we are here. We, at New Heights, are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Serve The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 6, 2013

Laying aside the past, looking to the future. A future of serving the Lord, doing his will and engaging in the call he put on your life - now there's a challenge.

The last time I will stand here and speak as your Corps Officer, the years between 2009 and 2013 have brought many joys many struggles, much growth for Rochelle and I as individuals and as a couple. There have been the odd moments! It’s not every officer couple who can attest to their first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Made To Serve Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

The question I put to you today is, “Are you serving your King”. No country is going to be spared when all hell breaks loose, only citizens of the Kingdom of God.

Some of you may be following the story that Israel is strongly considering attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities by the end of the spring. We have to remember that any middle eastern war is a Holy war. Middle Eastern countries see the West as Christian, we’re all Christians to them. And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Desire To Serve Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Touch For Serving

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009

When you are touched by Jesus, you cannot help but wanting to serve Him.

Intro: Series - Just a Touch is All We need - Matthew 8:2 "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Serving Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Serve Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2009

This message encourages listeners to use their freedom, not to indulge themselves, but to serve others and so satisfy the law and heal their relationships.

Free to Serve! (Galatians 5:13-15) A pastor in Kansas City, Kansas, was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ’s love in the community. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Serve? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2010

A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they a

Why serve? New Year’s Resolutions? – A commitment to do something different in your life in this New Year – a New Beginning – a New Start. I would guess that most New Year’s Resolutions are broken in the first few weeks after the verbal commitment is made. So what do most people state they are ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational