Sermons on servanthood of christ: showing 211-225 of 176,357

You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Discipline Of Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 23, 2006

Service of others can bring us closer to God if we treat it as a spiritual discipline

Tilling the Soil of The Soul May 14, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Service The Spiritual Disciplines are meant to be ways to draw closer to God. We meditate, not just to achieve inner peace, but to have God fill our emptiness; we fast to increase our hunger for God; we study to have our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Part 4 - Service Giving And Mercy Series

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2005

In this sermon we examine the biblical definition and use of Srvice (or helps), giving and mercy in the spiritual gifts.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 4 – “Service, Giving and Mercy” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

By The Mercies Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon expolores what Paul is talking about in Rom. 12:1-2 when he mentions the mercies of God as a motivator for Christian service.

By The Mercies of God. Rom. 12:1-2 There is an old story (various sources, original source unknown) of a mother who approached Napoleon Bonaparte concerning her son. It seems that her son had committed some serious infraction and Napoleon had determined that he was to be executed. The son’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The Christian must know His Bible and develop a Biblical wo

“Fly High” Acts part 15 On the Lighter Side of Life: Funny pictures from aha.com Thesis: The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

This message shows the choices we have when confronted with storms.

Scripture: Matthew 14:22 – 34 Title: “Walking on Water” Introduction: Jesus and His disciples had spent the day with some 5,000 plus people. Jesus taught them and then he miraculously fed them all with just a bit of bread and fish. After Jesus taught all those people, He put His disciples into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Works Of Faith

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Faith without works is dead so living faith must produce righteous works.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can God Really Use Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon is geared to show people that God can use their life and overcome any obstacles they may think will stop that from happening.

Can God Really Use Your Life? Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 Intro Every time I read this story, I stand amazed at the great grace of God. I see the Lord take this man Saul, save him by grace, and transform him into the great Apostle to the Gentiles and I realize that there is hope for people like you and me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Talent Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Allowing God to make the most of who we are.

Stewardship of Talent Romans 12:3-8 Essential driving question of life "When I grow up I want to be " ". Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? –more specifically, "What is the meaning of my life? "I was made for " ". EVERYBODY HAS A PURPOSE -Given by God Psalm 37:23 The steps of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

"The Dead "C"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I thought so. Yea, I know some say "isn’t it better to be dead and out of this sin cursed world and be with Jesus". Sure it is

"The Dead "C" - Luke 2:49b - "I must be about my Father’s business?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Doubt God Can Use Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2007

God uses the insecure, the unlikely, and failures.

Weekly World News headlines: • “Batboy sighted in NYC subway.” • “People as small as ants alive.” • “Elvis is alive!” We doubt the truthfulness of those stories (for good reason). But sometimes we doubt things that are true: “God can use me.” We may believe God can use people (example: Billy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit, I Want To Know Him

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 15, 2003

The Lord Uses Lessons For His Truth

The Holy Spirit, I want to know HHM 1-12-03 Scripture: Mark 1: 9, 10: 9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Paul Preached The Gospel

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Paul said, "Woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel." This not only speaks to ministers, but confronts the laity of their responsibility to share the good news.

I want to spend a few minutes tonight looking at this verse, even dissecting it a little bit, to bring it into an applicable understanding for all of us. Because when we read words like “preach,” and we do not have a life calling to stand in a pulpit like myself, we can sometimes shrink back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Service Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SERVICE JOHN 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION William Law made a lasting impact upon 18th century England with his book, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. In it, Law urges this Christian that every day should be viewed as a day of humility. And how does he suggest that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ