Sermons on Serve Faithfully:

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the exalted position of Jesus as the king of kings.

"Who Is This King of Glory?" Psalms 24:1-10 Introduction: The 24th Psalm of David is the third of a trilogy of compositions by David that are Messianic in their theme. Psalm 22 is about the Cross; 23 is about the shepherd's Crook and the 24th is about the Crown; it's about a king but not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - "Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

We fall off the wagon somehow, become defiant and disobedient to God, turn to completely ungodly or humanistic resources for help or satisfaction and then wonder why God isn’t blessing us?

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Judges 6:11-40 New King James Version, “Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Finsh Well In His Will

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 25, 2017

Understanding the importance of following the will of God from beginning to end.

Finishing Well in Following His Will Will = the act or process of using or asserting one's choice; volition. wish or desire; determination God has a WILL for our lives. Gal. 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deacons: Shared Service In The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014

A sermon on the role of deacons and their responsibilities.

Deacons: Shared Service in the Local Church Chuck Sligh September 7, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 6 INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to jump ahead three or four chapters in our study through Acts to introduce our deacon selection process. By the time of Acts 6, the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

Your circumstances, whether good or bad, doesn’t affect the joy you have in Jesus!

The Joy of the Lord November 15, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Your circumstances, whether good or bad, doesn’t affect the joy you have in Jesus! Focus Passage: Nehemiah 8:5-10 Introduction: “He is no fool who gives what he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016

A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love God: You Must Learn To Love To Service Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Feb 14, 2016

what is required of a Christian in Service to God

If You Love God: You must Learn To Love To Service Christians are "saved to serve." Their service is a result of their salvation. Service should be an expression of gratitude that others should experience salvation but not all the saved serve as they ought. Paul uses the Isthmian Games to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Empty Or Full?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Mar 11, 2016

The believer's relationship to their local church depends upon whether they see their church service as the place where they arrive empty and expect to leave full, or arrive full and expect to leave empty.

Empty Or Full? The Believer’s Relationship To Church by Dr. Andrew Corbett There are some places where it is good to turn up empty and leave full. If you’re a customer, this includes the supermarket, the gas station, or a restaurant. There are other places where it is good to turn up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

About Our Father’s Business…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whole-Hearted I Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

Series on the life of Caleb, the benefits of serving God "wholeheartedly"

Whole-Hearted HOTL 2011 Expound on Caleb: Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. whole•heart•ed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: *other

An Inconvenient Truth

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Many Christians don’t like to hear the word "Servant" or "Servanthood" because it implies a less than attractive feature of God’s kingdom. Yet it is the very essence that draws true power from a mighty God.

OPENER: Object Lesson: Usefulness of the Broom Hold a broom up for all to see. Rather than beginning to sweep up themes, take out one strand of the broom and start to clean up the mess. It will only take seconds before they realize you need to use the whole broom or it will take you too long to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Successful Servant Of Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008

Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? Today’s message is for everyone who cares about the answer to that question. The fear of being a failure haunts every one of us.

How to be a Successful Servant of Christ Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: To show that serving Christ is rewarded and brings assurance of salvation. Aim: I want the listener to diligently use whatever the Lord has given them for God’s glory. INTRODUCTION: Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called…appointed And Changed By The Master” Mark 3:13-19

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

Jesus calls those whose hearts are ripe for melted and molded. He calls, He appoints, He empowers them and He changes them.

Jesus calls those whose hearts are ripe for melted and molded. He calls, He appoints, He empowers them and He changes them. Look at verse 13... Now I think we need to understand that the disciples were Plain, ordinary men…called by Jesus. I really want you to see three things about what ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Tick? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ