Sermons on Sacrificial Service:

Striving As A Good Soldier

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009

Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Ministry—god's Plans For You In His Body Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 3, 2008

God’s Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers

I. God Has a Plan for You to Minister to Other Believers This means that, if you have trusted in Jesus as your Savior and Lord, you area called to serve other Christians in some way. Galatians 5: 13, “For you have been called to live in freedom—not freedom to satisfy your sinful nature, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dust, Dirt & Dung

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jun 11, 2008

This is a sermon looking at Jesus washing the disciples feet and what an example that is to us to be servants beyond our own comfort zone.

** Dennis video (You Teach Vol. 2 - The Skit Guys - 8 min) Can you think of a Stacy in your life? Take about 30 seconds and think about that person and what they did for you and for others. Think about their motivation. was it a neighbor who helped you when you couldn’t get your car ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving The Lord, Part 8 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2008

Final message in series: Do you honor your Heavenly Father? (For Father’s Day 2008)

Loving the Lord, Part 8 (Do you honor your Heavenly Father?) Ephesians 1:3-10 Introduction Father’s Day = Honoring "Dad" In your bibles, go with me to Ephesians, Chapter 1. Today we will look at our final message in the series, “Loving the Lord”. Look at one another: “I am going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Is The Key To The Blessings Of The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 29, 2008

WORSHIP IS THE KEY TO THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD! This outline will help from the Word to show the blessings that will come from a life of Worship and serving the Lord. He wants to bless us more than we are willing to receive from His giving hand.

WORSHIP IS THE KEY TO THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD! This outline will help from the Word to show the blessings that will come from a life of Worship and serving the Lord. He wants to bless us more than we are willing to receive from His giving hand. (Psa 100:1 KJV) A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 100:1

Chosen To Go Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Do We Minister? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Team Player Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 6, 2002

Celebrating the Diveristy in the Body of Christ. As each defines and understands their role, the "team" is more and more successful

BE091502 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 2. How To Be A Team Player (OPENING SLIDE) Today I want to talk about how to be a team player from 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Paul begins by painting the picture of Christian Teamwork and Community in these words. (SLIDE) TEAM DEFINED 1 Cor 12:12-14 12 The body is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes (Do You Have What It Takes?)

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

What makes a Hero? Jesus is our Biblical example of hero and calls each one of us to become a hero. Traits of Hero - Selfless, Servants heart, Sacrifice. This is a reworking of my highly rated "Greater Love" memorial day message from May 2007

HEROES Jn 15: 12-13 INTRO WHAT MAKES A HERO WE NEED THEM, LOVE THEM, DO WE UNDERSTAND THEM? LOOKED UP TO, BUT MORE - WHO WERE YOUR HEROES GROWING UP? WHY? BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID / ACCOMPLISHED OR WHO THEY ARE - THEIR CHARACTER HOW THEY TREATED YOU WHAT MAKES A HERO? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 27, 2011

In this final sermon (#6) of the "What Am I Missing Here?" series, we quickly consider four more reasons why your joy may have departed. When we see that others have a radiant joy that we do not possess or understand, then it is time to ask, "Wha

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy 5/15/2011 Calvary Baptist Church Psalm 85:8 SERMON 6: Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series based upon the sermon by F.B. Meyer, “Where Am I Wrong?” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Climate Change - Pt. 3 - Kingdom Climate 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Kingdom Climate 1 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion, Consecration, And Commission

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014

Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Able Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2015

In the darkest times, God is prepared to accomplish great things to the praise of His glory. He is able.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] Unapologetically, the message today is meant for Christians—followers of Christ the Lord. This is appropriate since the text was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

You’ve Been Served!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 28, 2015

Our pride so many times keeps us from receiving what Jesus has to offer us!!

John 13:1-11-Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Rather Have A Minas Or A Talent? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke verses 11 through 28

Luke 19: 11-28 Would You Rather Have A Minas Or A Talent? 11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. 12 Therefore He said: “A certain nobleman went into a far country to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel