Sermons on Self Serving:

The Hardest Simple Thing

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Aug 22, 2014

The difference between Law and Grace! Though we are under Grace, so many today try to live under grace while serving the Law. This is an outline for you to use.

History - Informative - FACT - NO CHANGE - Law - Authoritative - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Finished in Christ Law is the Old Covenant - Grace is the New Covenant We are NOT under the law but under grace Grace was the plan from the beginning! Abraham, Jacob, Issac when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heresy Of Legalism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015

God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier)

The Heresy of Legalism April 12, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier) Focus Passage: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You What You Are

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 26, 2015

God Made You What You Are 1) That you may acknowledge him 2) That you may serve him Sermon preached for a service of thanksgiving for first responders.

So why did you become a first responder? Did someone in your family serve and you wanted to be just like them? Did you join because you figured you would have new challenges every day keeping your work interesting and engaging? Or did you join because you wanted to make a difference in a way that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Something Out Of Nothing

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

WE ARE INTRODUCED TO A WOMAN WHO FINDS HERSELF BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE THE ISSUES`S OF LIFE HAD SERVED HER A LEMON AND DARED HER TO MAKE LEMONADE

2 Kings 4:1-7 (KJV) Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. [2] And Elisha said unto her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016

In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Mother

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2008

In the days and times of the world we live in, it is important that Women can continue to serve as great Christian mothers. Possessing all that is needed to assist her husband and children.

A Picture of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 Intro The nineteenth-century artist James Abbot McNeil Whistler was most famous for the oil painting of his mother. Many art critics consider Whistler’s painting of his mother to be one of the world’s masterpieces. An inspired writer from Israel gave a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Truthfulness In Worship

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

And Jesus answered him, “It is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve” Luke 4:8.

Theme: Truthfulness in worship Text: Deut. 26:1-11; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the first Sunday in Lent. We observe this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. Unfortunately during this period we often forget that it is time to enter into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 20, 2013

This was a very difficult time for Samuel…Israel the country he served and loved for many years had rejected his leadership because he had grown old.

Slide#1 Introduction: READ I Sam.16:1-13. Pray… This was a very difficult time for Samuel…Israel the country he served and loved for many years had rejected his leadership because he had grown old. On top of that his friend…King Saul was guilty of disobeying God’s clear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-3

"Once You Have Received"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 16, 2013

The sermon shares that once you have received the Holy Spirit then you will be witnessess, you will be recognizable, you will be ready to serve, ready for good works and you will be a re creation.

"Once you have Received” Acts 8:14-17 1. As Jesus walked with the disciples he had shared that his disciples would receive A. They would receive the Holy Spirit B. They would receive the Spirit that would help them in their infirmities C. They would receive in the hour in which to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 13 - He Has Been Good To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon divides Psalm 13 into three parts: Complaint, Request, and Trust and explores how these three areas and this entire Psalm might serve as a life template for Christians today.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to Psalm 13:1. As you may know if you were here last week, we are looking at the Psalms through the summer. We are not going to cover all 150 Psalms. We are going to cover about 12 of them. The thing that is nice about the Psalms is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is On The Lord's Side?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 18, 2022

To take the Lord's side is not a small issue. To take the Lord's side, puts you at oughts with the world. No man can serve two masters.

One of the greatest benefits of preaching the Word of God is, if I say what he says, I'm never wrong. Dr. Mike Murdock says... I'm never wrong when I quote God. In the last few days there's been a phrase that has been going over in my mind. I'm very well aware of where it came from. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:22-25, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025

Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Study Of Luke Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Luke was a physician, historian, and devoted Christian who used his skills to serve God. He played a critical role in documenting the life of Christ and the growth of the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF LUKE – PHYSICIAN AND AUTHOR OF LUKE AND ACTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 4:14 "Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings." Supporting Texts: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24 INTRODUCTION Luke was a physician, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God