Sermons on Reasonable Service:

Moms Want Their Children To Do Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2013

The mother of the sons of Zebedee asked Jesus for a special gift that was not His to give.

Feast of St. James 2013 Matthew 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zeb'edee came up to him, with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Command that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013

God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013

Following the resurrectio, Peter and some of the other disciples went out for an unsuccessful night of fishing. The next morning, they had a miraculous encounter with Jesus, and after breakfast, Peter was three times restored by Jesus

GONE FISHING John 21:1-14 http://chirb.it/0N6PC2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning, I want us to examine another of the post- resurrection appearances of Jesus to the Apostles. A.) This account would have been quite soon after the resurrection, and is listed as the third time Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Called Moses

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

God gave Moses a call to serve him at a time when Moses's schedule was busy, His situation was bleak, and his previous efforts for service had been barren.

*WHEN GOD CALLED MOSES* Call of Moses Series Exodus 3:1-12 Dorn Ridge September 16, 2012 (Apx. 25% of message from Preach for a year #2 by Roger Campbell) INTRODUCTION 1.) The Setting of This Text. A.) Moses is in Midian. B.) Israel is in misery. 2.) God Calls Moses to Deliver His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radiating Christ In A Darkened World

Contributed by Ed Hedding on Apr 28, 2014

We are called to do good works after salvation. This sermon encourages all who are Christ followers to use their spiritual gifts to support and serve the body and the body of mankind as well.

Radiating Christ in a Darkening World Scripture Reading Mark 10: 35 - 45 35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Bridges

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 15, 2014

A sermon dealing with the call and consecration of Elisha.

"Burning Bridges" 1 Kings 19:19-21 1 Kings 19:19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. 20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t You Dare!

Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014

It is hard to resist a dare. Why even Eve was dared by the devil in the garden. Perhaps what is needed is the right type of dares.

Don’t you Dare! 1st Peter 5:8 – Genesis 2 Don’t you dare!! How many of us this morning have ever heard that phrase! I would about guarantee that most of us have heard that….or even use that…… at one point of our life. I would even add that there is something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

“you Were Shaped To Serve God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2013

God has uniquely shaped each of His children to serve Him by serving others.

Today going to look at God’s fourth purpose for your life: You were Shaped to Serve God. (READ TEXT) The word, “workmanship,” can be translated, “masterpiece.” Notice, the Bible says that through faith in Christ, that is what you already are. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Call Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Called Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

As a Christian, You are Called, but Called to do WHAT?

BASIC Series Part Two Welcome Hold Up Bibles (tracks start playing in background, get louder and louder) Last week, we started this brand new series called B.A.S.I.C. (elaborate) TELL ABOUT BOOK: “ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN”, by Robert Fulgham All I really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Identity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans, Part 37 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2011

Celebrating Mother's Day we continue to explore Paul's exhortation to the church in Rome of the need for sacrifice to the Lord. We should present ourselves and our lives to Him for service, just as our mother's sacrificed to give us life, and Jesus sacri

Romans, Part 37 (Mother’s Day - 2011) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction - Happy Mother’s Day!! - This morning, we are going to continue our study in Romans, Chapter 12 - It is Mother’s Day, and I believe the message theme this morning applies directly - Paul begins his last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Seek God But Aren't Really Seeking God Series

Contributed by David Wilson on May 12, 2011

Some of the exiled elders come and sit before Ezekiel as if they are ready to hear from God and God shows Ezekiel that these people aren't really ready to hear His voice and pronounces more judgement, while calling for repentance.

VERSES 1-5: “Are you talking to ME?” -- God Some of the elders come and place themselves before Ezekiel. This is symbolic of a desire to be instructed by a rabbi. It indicates a desire to hear from God, even if it is half-hearted as we will see in this study. For a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 18, 2018

GO, SELL, GIVE, COME, FOLLOW. These words can be summarized by one word: SURRENDER.

What Must I Do? Mark 10: 17 – 31 Intro: A wealthy 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-year-old woman. He often wondered if she had married him for his money. One night as they sat before the fireplace in the rather elaborate home, the husband asked is wife, “If I lost all my money, would you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist