Sermons on Restoration To Service:

Fruit-- Bearing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on our responsibilities for service.

FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 23, 2009

A short sermon looking at the priorities Jesus sets in this Bible reading and asking what our priorities are. My prayer is that His priorities will be ours.

Priorities, priorities, priorities! I wonder how you react to hearing those three words, or was it one word? Are you thinking ’time management’? Do you have a ’to-do list’? Do you wonder if you have got your priorities right? Would you like more time for those things you consider to be top ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Do You Say I Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Measuring Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009

I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

Who Me? You Have Got To Be Kidding God!

Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2010

God has called you to serve Him, yes You. No excuses; just obey Him in faith. Only those who answer the call of God will see the victory.

Who Me? You have Got to be Kidding God! Wednesday, January 20, 2010-01-20 By Pastor James May How many of you love to fly? I know that some of you probably wouldn’t fly unless it was a life or death emergency. A lot of people have a fear of flying. If you’re one of them you would surely ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Demons Shriek And Sufferers Weep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2010

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 9:28-43 “Demons Shriek and Sufferers Weep” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Thankful For The Opportunity To Serve

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message was preached as part of a series dealing with thankfulness, and looks at our being thankful for the privilege of serving.

BEING THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE MATT 25: 14-16,35;28:19-20 Matthew 25:14-16 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Want That Mountain

Contributed by Ronald C. Abayon on Feb 25, 2010

It's all about whole-hearted service for God

Introduction: -We always heard or maybe not but seldom or only today that "WE ARE SAVED TE SERVE GOD AND NOT TO PRESERVE" -but in serving or following him,God expect our whole-hearted service for him. -being Whole means in original language is to "SATISFY"-to give enough to. -in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009

1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve Like Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 4, 2010

Followers of Christ should serve as He served.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist