Sermons on Self Serving:

What Are You Called For?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2007

If you take a poll you’ll find that most people think of callings and vocations solely in the context of consecrated religious lives, such as pastors, teachers, missionaries and the like. And that’s tragic, because all people are called by their

What Did God Call You For? (I Pet 2:20) Does God really call people to serve Him in particular ways? Who does God call, and how do they know? Could God be calling me to serve Him? Anybody receiving the Gospel’s message will at least wonder about these things; and it’s natural to bring them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be B-L-E-S-S-E-D

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

God wants you to be blessed. But you need to know what to do if you want God to bless you.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Psalms 37:3-5 Ephesians 1:3 Topic- The seven simple ways to be blessed by God Subtopic: How to be B-L-E-S-S-E-D It is God’s will that everybody be blessed. It does not matter who you are, God wants you to be blessed. It does not matter how young or how old you are, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 7, 2008

Lent 3(B) - We preach Christ crucified: Christ crucified is God’s wisdom and Christ crucified is God’s strength for believers.

WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED (Outline) February 24, 2008 – LENT 3 - 1 Corinthians 1:21-25 INTRO: Let’s face it: man and God seldom think exactly the same way. The thoughts and mind of man does not agree too often with the thoughts and mind of God. Man in his selfish, self-centered life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Heads Up For The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Heads Up for the King of Glory! 1) He is our Creator 2) He is our Saviour

“Heads up!” That’s something you might hear at a baseball game when a sharply hit foul ball comes careening your way. It’s a warning that could keep you from getting seriously hurt. “Heads up!” can also be an encouragement to stay alert so that you don’t miss something interesting like a moose, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2008

Ordination message for a Deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Deacon Ordination - Chad Dopson January 13, 2008 Introduction (Have Lisa come up to the pulpit with me.) This morning is a very special morning in the life of Chad and Michelle, and for our church. Today Chad takes a tremendous step in the ministry to His Lord by becoming a Deacon here at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Comes To My Technique Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Some people are too pushy with their faith while others never even share it... where’s the balance!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: TECHNIQUE Colossians 3:23 - 25 Video Clip: “Evangelism Linebacker” Colossians 3:23 - 25 (KJV) 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Worth Having

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 16, 2008

An example of faith lived out through our lives.

A FAITH WORTH HAVING DANIEL 3:1-30 INTRO- *** YOU BEGIN TO TALK ABOUT FAITH AND YOU CAN OPEN A WHOLE CAN OF WORMS. ***SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HAVING FAITH IN ANYTHING THAT YOU CANNOT SEE IS A CRUTCH FOR THE WEAK. ***WE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Mary, Martha And Martha Stewart Churches

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2010

The title and some illustrations come from Leonard Sweet and Max Lucado's book A Gentle Thunder. the theme is "what is the one thing needful"? the answer "Jesus"

In Jesus Holy Name July 18, 2010 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Mary, Martha & the Martha Stewart Church” “Every church needs a Martha. Change that. Every church needs a hundred Marthas. Sleeves rolled up and ready. They keep the pace for the church. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Needs Marthas

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 17, 2010

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series C.

8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus, your incarnate Son, you came among us and opened your door to us; help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Run To Win

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear purpose?

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM Opening illustration: Tell a story or two about Camp Jubilee, maybe Erika and the suit of armor, and some others, but finish with the story of Aaron climbing the mountain with his prosthetics. Background to passage: On the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Prepared Church Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2018

God's Promise is always achieved through preparation, whether individually or corporately, you cannot avoid the journey if we want to get to the destination. This sermon compares Elijah's life and the steps he took to the principals of the process of God.

ELIJAH CHURCH: THE PREPARED CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:2-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-6, James 1:2-4, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanking God For The Victory

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019

Jesus Christ has won us victory. In Him, we have victory over sin, death, and Satan. We ought to thank God for the victory that we have in Christ.

THANKING GOD FOR OUR VICTORY 1 CORINTHIANS 15:57 Thanking Dad. A man of around 35 has been to a men’s movement weekend. While away he realizes that he’s never told his father he loves him, so he decides when he gets home he’ll do it. He gets home, picks up the phone and calls home. Dad answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

What is the most necessary thing if you are going to DISCIPLE Christians?

BE TRANSFORMED TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 Today I am preaching from a text that I have used before. But I am preaching a message, coming from an angle… from which I have never looked at this passage before. In fact, it started out to be one sermon, but as I worked on it, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Reigns Sermon Iv: In His Service, Love Bears Burdens Freely Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to reduce theological knowledge to its lowest common denominator by bearing one another's burdens and so fulfill "the law of Christ" - the one that matters most.

IN HIS SERVICE, LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY “In His Service” is how some of us in Christian ministry sign letters and communications intended for church members and non-members alike . . . how we who are called by His Name are expected by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10