Sermons on Servanthood:

Obeying The Word Of The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 3, 2008

Sermon on serving in the church (Homecoming 2008)

Homecoming 2008 Reference: 2 Tim 3:16; James 4:17 Introduction This morning, we are really going to look deeply into the Word to understand God’s plan for our lives, as well as be mindful about Homecoming. Today is Homecoming for our church and while this is a great time of fellowship – there ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006

We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Calls You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006

When God calls us to serve Him, He enables us. Stop looking at your own puny ability and listen to what God is calling us to. Give to God what you have, and let Him work wonders through them and accomplish His purposes.

How would you respond to God if He comes to you and said? • Listen I have an awesome task for you to accomplish. • It will be part of my plan to redeem the world to myself. • It will involve miracles, signs, and wonders. • It will involve the splitting of the Red Sea and the leading more than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006

A lesson from three very different Divine Encounters in the Bible

Divine Encounters It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Christianity is not a system it’s a sincerity. It is not a theory it is a faith. It is not an insurance policy, it’s a way of life. Divine encounters happened all through the recorded scriptures, when men an women met with God. It was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Jesus Relates To Human Needs

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

John recorded many incidents of Jesus relating to human needs.

JESUS RELATES TO HUMAN NEEDS John 5:1-9 INTRO: Different people relate to different human needs. Physicians relate to our health needs; lawyers take care of our legal needs; counselors relate to our emotional and relational needs. People have numerous needs, and various people help with these ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Many Hands For The Battle

Contributed by Larry Thornton on Nov 23, 2006

God uses everyone in the battle against the powers of darkness; we all can do something.

MANY HANDS ARE NEEDED FOR THE BATTLE 2-21-04 NKJV (1491 BC) Exodus 17:8. Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9. And Moses said to Joshua, "Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand." 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Will You Serve?

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 23, 2007

God’s people are created to serve, called to serve, and prepared to serve.

INTRODUCTION The month of May is a month where we celebrate and pay tribute to those who serve. May 10th was Military Spouse Appreciation Day where we acknowledged the sacrifices made by our spouses as we serve with long periods of separation. The military life is hard on a family. Last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

God called an ordinary girl to be the Mother of God. Mary’s call emphasizes the truth that God uses the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

Luke 1:26-38 “The Miracle of the Ordinary” INTRODUCTION As Christians, other Christians sometimes intimidate us. So often we are challenged to emulate extraordinary Christians. “Be more like St. Paul the first missionary to the gentiles and firebrand Christian,” we are told. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 12, 2007

Service is a critical tie that binds us to one another in love, and is one of the most vital ways that we can nurture greatness in both ourselves and our community. So how do we go about serving in the loving way that Jesus encouraged?

When you think about serving others—why do you do it? Because I have to is the common response. What if I told you today that you could serve because you want to not because you have to? Serving from the heart is the theme of the study that we are looking at during Sunday School for the next few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Man Proposes But God Disposes

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 8, 2008

People can make plans; God determines how things will turn out

Man proposes but God disposes Thomas a Kempis. Wrote the second most widely read Christian text after the Bible itself the Imitation of Christ. It contains many sensitively and wisely expressed insights into spirituality and morals. In Chapter 19 of Book 1 we find: "For the resolutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Of Kind Always Beats A Full House

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 25, 2008

Four of kind always beats a full house

WHAT MANY IN THE BIBLE HAD TEN LEGS BUT USED ONLY EIGHT OF THEM? He is the man in our text this morning. It is the man five times that our Bible calls “sick of the palsy.” He was carried by four men to the feet of Jesus. Nothing could daunt these four men who were determined to get their friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-12, Mark 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

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