Sermons on Ready To Serve:

"A Call To Serve"

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 25, 2013

This sermon highlights the key characteristics and benefits of a life of faithful service to God. It challenges those in Leadership positions, (especially teachers) to take their roles seriously and to remain faithful as they continue to serve God.

"A Call to Serve" MARCH 22, 2009 CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 SALUTATION CONGRATULATE WORKERS FOR JOB WELL DONE - FOR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH – LETS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM, AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND MORE COMMITTED WORKERS INTO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus Toegether Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2012

When we grow together we will service together

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • John MacArthur Jr. shares the following story. • After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006

In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Serve God Now!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2014

Now is the time to serve the Lord, because: 1. Our lives are speeding by. 2. God's Light is still shining. 3. The lost are still sitting in darkness. 4. The Lord is still saving. 5. And the Lord is still standing close by us.

Serve God Now! Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND *In our last study two weeks ago, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there's a little bit of whiplash as we go forward tonight. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Free To Serve

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

“Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Can Serve

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 30, 2006

Every Christian can serve the church.

Title: Everyone Can Serve Text: Matthew 20:29-34 Truth: Christians are to serve the church. Aim: I want them to commit to some area of service this year. Life ?: What do we need to do to have a servant’s heart? INTRODUCTION Show video clip of Hoosiers when the coach is talking to Jimmy about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

In light of Jesus' soon return, we need to be ready.

Be Ready for His Return Matthew 24:42-51 I. Concern about Suddenness (42-44) A. Uncertain 1. ‘Ye know not the hour’ 2. ‘Such an hour as ye think not’ B. Unknown 1. As a thief 2. Unexpected 3. ‘Such an hour as ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Baptist

Diligence And Readiness In The Work Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

If we are to accomplish anything for God, some work principles need to be kept in mind.

Diligence and Readiness in the Work Nehemiah 4:16-23 I. A Secure Defense A. Security promotes productivity B. Half work, half watch (16-18a) C. Lodge in Jerusalem – unity (22) II. A Sensible Plan A. Work while watching (16-18a) B. Work together (19-20a) D. The work of God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Advent - Getting Ready

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 2, 2000

A sermon that highlights the urgency in being prepared for Jesus and 3 things we can do.

It is time now for me to tell you the story of the three little pigs. That’s right the Story of the three little pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs - There was Horace and Maurice and Doris. The Mama pig whos name was Loris and her husband Boris had a problem. Basically no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-10, Luke 8:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready To Give Up? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

I have battled depression much in my own life. I know that many Americans are depressed over the events of Sept 11th, 2001. This devotion I shared with my youth has continually been a source of hope for me.

Ever found your back against a wall? Ever been in a situation you weren’t sure you would make it through? Maybe you are going through something right now. It’s like finding yourself in a canoe on the Niagara River and you can hear the thunder of Niagara Falls just ahead. Maybe it’s depression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:9-24

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

When I ask, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I am asking about more than your activities. I am asking about your attitudes, because every once in a while I hear someone say, "I just cannot get into the Christmas spirit!"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready To Believe Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009

It is crucial to believe in the resurrection. But why is it difficult to believe in the resurrection? This sermon answers that question.

Title: Are you Ready to Believe? Text: Mark 16:1-14 Take-off 1. Today is Easter Sunday or, as we call it here at RLCC, Resurrection Sunday. So we will break our series on using our authority in the kingdom of God. 2. Today is a day of celebration – a day of rejoicing! But how many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest ~ Are You Ready?

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 30, 2005

Jesus says the fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35) – are you ready for His Harvest?

THE HARVEST - ARE YOU READY? John 4: 27 to 41 1.Introduction: Are you ready? Jesus says the fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35) – are you ready for the Harvest? Especially when the signs are that the time is getting shorter to reap the harvest. As Matt Redman sings, “Time is so short, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-41