Sermons on Selfless Service:

The Mind Of Christ: Blueprint For True Humility

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 4, 2025

In a world that demands we think of ourselves first, the Bible gives a command that changes everything: let the humble mind of Christ be your own.

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5 (KJV) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Introduction: In the heart of one of Paul's most personal letters is a command that is as simple to understand as it is challenging to apply. This single verse serves as a powerful hinge, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Deep Breath, And…

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 30, 2009

This sermon is designed to reassure the saved of the love of Christ and as a call to a renewed faith that includes witnessing to others on the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year B.

[Introduction] We have all experienced it. We have been busy, or caught up in something when we realize that we have finished or that it is time to leave it behind. At that point, we take a deep breath, commit ourselves to the new course of action, exhale, and start down the new path. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Selfishness is placing one's own needs, desires, and interests above all others, while self-centeredness is being excessively preoccupied with oneself.

SELFISHNESS AND SELF-CENTEREDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-4 "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destroy The Devil's Work

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025

"The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9, Romans 12:9, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Other

Jesus Restores A Defeated Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 12, 2018

After denying Jesus 3 times in the Gospels, Peter the Failure becomes Peter the Fearless in the book of Acts. How did this remarkable change take place? This sermon focuses on Peter's dramatic restoration to God's service.

Jesus Restores a Defeated Disciple Sermon # 1 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Today, we will be looking at several passages of Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

End Time Prophecy Series

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

An outline of End Time Prophecy

Bible Prophecy Basics In Understanding Prophecy The Purpose of Bible prophecy. - To proclaim judgment with the hope that people would repent, and to provide hope for those in the midst of suffering. (see 1Thess 4:18) Why should one interpret prophecy literally? Should prophecies in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Of Taking Advantage Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2024

Taking advantage of others is like draining their soul, leaving them empty and dry. It may fill our pockets, but it drains our humanity.

In the Bible, God teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to treat others the way we want to be treated. But sadly, there are those who choose to exploit and manipulate others for their own gain. In Leviticus 19:13, God says, "Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 18:23-35

Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018

Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of The Father And Son Glorifying Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2022

This passage highlights the selflessness that exists between Father and Son. What does that bring about?

- I want to start this evening with something unusual: a tweet that actually stuck with me. (Most are immediately disposable.) - I’m not sure why exactly it has stuck with me, but it has. It’s been a while so I may not have all the details perfect but I do know the gist of the message. - A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Tough Act To Follow Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

A husband needs to follow the model of Jesus by providing selfless, loving servant- leadership with his wife.

OPENING SENTENCE: A rather common but not recommended comment you might hear from a frustrated parent is, “Why can’t you be more like your older brother?” INTRODUCTION: Needless to say, it is intended to motivate the child to try harder and give him/her a model of what proper behavior should look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God With All Of Our Life

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024

Many times we thought that we love God and yet what we show is different. How do we show that we really love Him?

TOPIC: LOVING GOD WITH ALL OF OUR LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 v. 5, “5 Ibigin mo si Yahweh na iyong Diyos nang buong puso, buong kaluluwa at buong lakas.” “You hall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Introduction: (1 PPT) LOVING GOD WITH ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Does Not See What We Do In Services.

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time.

The World does not see what we do in Church! The world does not see us singing praises to God, taking communion, praying, giving to God. For the most part the world cannot see what we do in our services. What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time. Matt 5: 13-16 This is more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Balak's Inquiries Relative To The Service Of God, And Balaam's Answer. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 27, 2004

This Sermon is #18 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVIII. Balak’s inquiries relative to the service of God, and Balaam’s answer, briefly considered. Micah vi. 6, 7, 8. "Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence In Leadership And Service In Family Living, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 11, 2003

: A home is more than a house or the place where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A home is more than a house or the place where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in all of its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21