Sermons on Self Serving:

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Life's Burdens

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

Sooner or later every home, every person, every one of us, finds our self with burdens that seem too heavy to bear.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:5,2; Psalm 55:22 ILL. After hearing & reading all the health warnings in the media, someone wrote the following:. Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the week. Air is polluted; water is too. Fish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Galatians 6:5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time Of Testing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and reaffirmation of faith during the Lenten season, drawing strength and guidance from Jesus Christ's love and grace.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today, not as disparate souls, but as a unified body, bound by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are compelled by ritual or tradition, but because we are drawn by the irresistible pull of His divine grace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: Lent

What Is Man? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 7, 2012

Psalm 8 asks a probing question and indirectly answers some basic ones -- Who Am I?; Why Am I Here?; Who Is God?

1. Relationships: During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother Robert. Robert Kennedy was reported to have greeted new lawyers entering the Department with the following ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Remember And What To Forget

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Aug 19, 2021

Life is a journey that each of us must take, and we can only pass through this way once. Let’s learn what are the things we need to remember and the things we need to forget. In this way, we can travel more efficiently.

TITLE: WHAT TO REMEMBER AND WHAT TO FORGET Introduction: Imagine that you are going on a business cum leisure trip. During the preparation, you may have a hundred things on your mind. Now you need to prioritize what to bring and what not to bring. For example, you must remember to bring your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Luke 15:13-16, Genesis 19:1-25, Luke 17:32-33, Philippians 3:18-21, Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Topics: Forgiveness, Resilience

Both A Slave And Free

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 5, 2025

We all want freedom, but in reality, we all serve a master. We are either God's servants or slaves to our sin. Join us this morning as we dig into Romans 6, and Paul's call to serve the Lord.

Both a Slave and Free GOOD MORNING. Words can be a problem. They don’t always convey exactly what you are thinking, and that’s one reason Jesus uses parables to teach concepts and ideas rather than just saying words. Not only does it stick better, but it conveys feeling that goes beyond the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:18-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Giving Up

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2003

Abram’s faith and selflessness in dealing with Lot is an example to us when it comes to giving to God. This was Self-Denial Sunday for an offering given to missions.

The Gift of Giving Up – Genesis 13:1-18 In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go Farther Together Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010

This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Liberating Love

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Love liberates us from sin and selfish inner drives so we can serve one another.

LIBERATING LOVE TEXT: Gal 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." (KJV) I. CALLED UNTO LIBERTY A. SOME ARE AFRAID TO PREACH LIBERTY 1. They fear that it will lead people to sin and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006

As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want You!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 9, 2017

Message about God wanting people to overcome self-pity, & other disabilities, & be active in His Kingdom until our last day!

I’m going to read you a list & see if you can tell me what these things have in common; traumatic brain injury, deafness/blindness, chronic illness, eating disorders, insomnia, speech difficulty, Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia. What do those items have in common? They are all different types of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:18, Judges 6:13-14, Job 1:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Feb 19, 2007

Life does not begin until after the death of self. To be honest, I believe the Bible teaches that that’s when life really begins.

TO DIE IS GAIN Phil 1:21 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain . Rob Frazier, a contemporary Christian artist wrote a song titled, "He doesn’t want you better, He wants you deader" Dead people don’t mind the pain, Don’t get offended ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul To Paul, A Call To God!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.

I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist