Sermons on Saved To Serve:

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Excuses Of Moses

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 15, 2007

How we use the same excuses Moses used when it comes to serving the Lord

The Excuses of Moses Exodus 3:1 – 10 When God appeared to Moses at the burning bush He had a special job for him to do, God called Moses to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage. Now being the great bible character that we know Moses to be, we would have expected him to say, “No ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Agents Of Grace (Jonathan) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2015

Jonathan models true friendship and also serves as a picture of how Jesus is a friend to us.

A few sermons ago we started with a little game called “Declare the Pair.” When I said, “bacon” you were to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you said…“eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. We also listed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus - Our Stronghold

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 23, 2018

Jesus became our stronghold when he came to save us from the kingdom of darkness

To many a stronghold means a negative word but that is not always the case. In the dictionary the meaning of the word stronghold means A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. In the Bible the meaning of a stronghold is this. For every negative stronghold, there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Isaiah 23:11, Psalm 144:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Possibilities!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Who does God position to serve in the kingdom? What qualification does a person need?

New possibilities! Acts 8:26-40 We have been talking about a vision for our church. I made some general suggestions about hot important it is to find what our earthly vision, That it should be found by looking at God’s vision as found in scripture. Last week we looked at a parable of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019

She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-49, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Propelled By The Power Of God To Proclaim Good News Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus brought the Good News of salvation to the world, and He called ordinary folks to join Him in sharing God's redemptive love everywhere and by ministering to needs beyond the walls of worship facilities.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-31

Compelled By The Presence Of Christ To Swing Into Action Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught by example that nothing can bring greater joy to the lives of His disciples, as well as those they minister to, than doing right toward others even if doing so inconveniences the doer.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Washing Feet Reveals The One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2021

When it came right down to it, Jesus was the one who paused to wash everyone's feet before the Passover meal. What does this action reveal about those who were there and what should we learn from this event? Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

When I graduated from the seminary in the 90s, I was given two reminders that day. The first was a diploma, to show that you’ve completed their training to lead. The second was a towel to remind you that to lead is to serve. To further reinforce that idea for all students, they placed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

: What Is The Quality Of Your Service To God?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jul 9, 2018

Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living without at least one talent. How effectively are you using your God given talents?

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF YOUR SERVICE TO GOD? TEXT: LUKE 19:13, 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6 Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Do Good To All At All Times

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 25, 2019

Don't let the evil of men and tis world cause you to live as one of them. Live as a child of God and do good to all men whiles loving all

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LOVE AND DO GOOD TO ALL AT ALL TIMES* Romans 12:9-21 King James Version (KJV) 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Horizontal Shift Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2021

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ demands us to surrender in two directions: vertically toward God and then horizontally to serve fellow citizens of the Kingdom. We cannot choose just one.

The Horizontal Shift (Romans 12:3-8) 1.A customer walked into my clothing shop and asked to see the pants that were advertised in the paper that day. “We don’t have an ad in the paper today,” I told her. She insisted I was wrong, so I got a copy of the paper, and we went through it, eventually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Good To The Household Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Doing good to the household of faith means showing love, kindness, and generosity to fellow believers.

DOING GOOD TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:10 – “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Supporting Texts: Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:10, James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17-18, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:10, James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17-18, Acts 4:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart Of Humility: Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2024

Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks directly to our hearts and minds about living as followers of Christ in a way that reflects His love and humility.

A Heart of Humility: Putting Others First Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT): “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Introduction: The Call to Humility Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 5:20, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:8, Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal