Sermons on Self Serving:

Hear The Call Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 31, 2020

If Jesus is calling you today, will you answer? One of the ways we all initially follow Jesus is to hear his call - to become aware that Jesus desires for us to be in his family, to serve as He did, and to live forever with him.

Following Jesus: The Call Luke 5:1-11 Introduction If Jesus is calling you today, will you answer? One of the ways we all initially follow Jesus is to hear his call - to become aware that Jesus desires for us to be in his family, to serve as He did, and to live forever with him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved To The Uttermost Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone through death and He will never die again...

I. He’s Permanent: “but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because He continues forever.” Hebrews? ?7:24? ????? The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021

To serve God we need a holy respect and absolute trust. In dark nights of hard trials do we run to God or do we run away from him? Let us study some trust verses in the Bible.

IN GOD WE TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com OUR MONEY SAYS: IN GOD WE TRUST, is this a valid conclusion? There are several things that can seldom be recovered. A stone that is thrown, a word after it is said, a missed opportunity, wasted time, trust after it is lost. WHAT IF? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 20:1, Psalm 146:3, Jeremiah 17:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Say, "I Am A Youth!”

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

This message looks at a teenager who was called by God. Jeremiah was like any other youth; no different than teenagers today. But the Lord was able to use him in an amazing way! God wants even those who are young to serve Him.

I would like to begin our message with a short account concerning a great evangelist in recent church history. “Dwight L. Moody was once asked, ‘How many converts did you have last night?’ Moody answered, ‘Two and one half.’ The other person said, ‘Two adults and a child?’ ‘No,’ Moody replied. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God In All Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Pleasing God is not a part-time task; it is the goal of our entire life. From the way we talk to the way we live, serve, give, love, and obey—everything must be motivated by the desire to bring delight to our Heavenly Father.

PLEASING GOD IN ALL THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:10 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:9, John 8:29 INTRODUCTION: In a world where people are often more concerned with pleasing men, building reputations, and seeking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers are the heartbeat of the church’s ministry. Whether seen or unseen, their labour plays a vital role in advancing God’s kingdom.

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Absolute Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

The God we serve is the embodiment of excellence. His name, His works, His wisdom, and His ways are perfect and glorious. To walk with Him is to aspire to a higher standard—not for the praise of men, but to reflect His beauty and bring Him glory.

THE GOD OF ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 8:1, 9 Supporting Texts: Daniel 5:12; Psalm 150:2; Matthew 5:48; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Philippians 1:10 INTRODUCTION: God is not just good; He is excellent. Everything about Him is marked by perfection, beauty, order, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 8:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Urgency Of Now

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

There is an urgent call for the church and every believer to rise into divine action. The time to serve, pray, evangelise, give, and build is now. Every moment counts in eternity’s calendar. As believers, we must not be found sleeping when heaven is moving.

THE URGENCY OF NOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, 2 Corinthians 6:2, James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1 INTRODUCTION: Time is one of the most valuable resources given to man. In John 9:4, Jesus emphasised the urgency of working while it is ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working Together With Our Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

We need to be connected to a church family so that we can fulfill our calling to serve other believers in practical ways. We need the church and the church needs us. There are no insignificant roles to play in either the church or the body of believers.

Do you know that you have spiritual gifts from God? That’s right. Each and every one of us has spiritual gifts from God. These gifts come in many different forms. Some are greater than others, but they are equally important. Each gift is essential for the benefit of all believers. The danger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 19, 2022

Since we do not know the day or hour of the Lord's triumphant return to be found faithful one needs to be constantly giving to the poor and serving Him with all one's heart in any many He asks!

Are you Ready to Meet Jesus? Luke 12:32-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How ready are you for the future? Are you ready for the glorious mountaintops of blessings to stand upon and the deep, dark valleys to endure! Since our future is unknowable, each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Freedom Worth Remembering!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 17, 2018

Everything from, preaching, teaching, witnessing, the ministry of helps, this includes serving in any way...to help advance the cause of Christ! Many will realize one day, that David has not been the only individual after God's own heart!

A Freedom, worth Remembering! In the coming days, many of us are going to celebrate “Memorial Day”. For most people it is just some much needed time off from the busy work schedule, For others, it’s being able to attend or watch the greatest spectacle in motor racing, known as the Indy. 500 It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Round Tuit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003

Many say we will serve Christ one of these days. But here we are a year has passed and many of us have never gotten around to it. In our text Christ addresses the problem of the “Round Tuit” lifestyle of so many.

ROUND TUIT LUKE 12:36-48 "…that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will" INTRODUCTION: We have come to the last Sunday of 2003. Over the past year we have preached and taught on salvation, discipleship, stewardship, separation, spiritual gifts, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Before"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God has selected beforehand(prior to the believers very first moment of existence) the goal (OF LOVINGLY SERVING HIM) which He is going to move everyone towards that BELIEVES i

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Taegu, South Korea Sunday, 22 August 2004 BIG IDEA: GOD’S PURPOSE FOR BELIEVERS WAS PREARRANGED FOR THEM TO LOVE AND SERVE HIM. REFERENCES: Predestination: This subject has been the reason for major divisions in Protestantism – Protestants are classified as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of God's Promises

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 2, 2006

JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pl

The Joy of God’s Promises JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pleasure, delight, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ