Sermons on Serve God Diligently:

God, Prayer, And Hard Work

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017

We serve a big God. whatever your image of God... Go bigger. Joshua was given a task that was God sized and with God's help He was able to do extra-ordinary things.

God, Prayer and hard work Joshua chapter 10:6-15 This sermon was gleamed out of many SermonCentral contributors and any part of it can be used because it is for God’s glory that we preach His Word. Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, let me get your mind thinking- How big is your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Time For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!

Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Productivity In God's Kingdom

237 - Servant Spirit Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Oct 12, 2002

The Christian must live with the heart and mind of a servant. To serve God is to serve others.

Sermon Study # 237 – SERVANT SPIRIT Illustrate the life of Ruth. She had a sincere spirit of servitude. She served Naomi and served Boaz. She was rewarded for her sacrificial service. Naomi’s husband and then two sons died. She was left with her daughters-in-law - Orpah and Ruth. After ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Part #1

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Need of Faith in our lives to serve God!!

WALKING BY FAITH PART ONE Do you want your life to be exciting? Do you want your life to be fulfilling? Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you want your life to have purpose? Do you want to experience Peace? Do you want to experience Security? Do you want to reach your fullest potential in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-7

Topics: God's Use Of Storms

Honor Our Veterans

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 13, 2019

We worship and give thanks to God every day for all the blessings that we have received. One time each year, we take the time to also give thanks to our veterans... those that have served and those that still serve.

This morning we gather, once again, to give thanks for all that God has provided us. We thank Him for all that we have and all we are yet to be given. We thank Him for our family; our friends; our livelihood and all our possessions. Today, along with our thanks to God, we give our gratitude to all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:30, 2 Samuel 22:33-35, 2 Samuel 22:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 24, 2022

You are saved to serve and not to be served. Your occupation is to win souls to God's kingdom. God expects to make 'profit' from your salvation. You are a fruit bearing tree planted by God.

TEXT: Luke 19:13 "And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." SAVED TO SERVE God has deposited his grace upon your life for a purpose. He called and chose you from the darkness of this world for a reason. He made you the light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13, John 9:4, John 15:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride, The Glory Stealer...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 19, 2019

Everything we do as unto God with a humble spirit, is an act of worship unto God and part of our diligence and pursuit of our faith in our relationship with God we have through Jesus!

Pride, The Glory Stealer... Illus. From the book a life beyond amazing, by David Jeremiah. In Detroit in the 1930s, three young men boarded a bus and attempted to pick a fight with a passenger sitting alone in the back. They threw one insult after another, but the man said nothing in response. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013

There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"How Do You View God"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

How we act in life has a lot to do with our view of God. This lesson will give us a new perspective on the awesome God we serve.

How we treat others and how we act is an outward expression of how we view God. If you view God as a loving Father then chances are you will love unconditionally. If you view God as only a just God that will just punish sin then you may view people with little tolerance. I have been to some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:8-10

The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They Are Entitled To Live Of The Church

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 18, 2019

Don't condemn the workers of God who live of what God gives them through the Church. Serve with your substance, time and strength

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEY ARE ENTITLED TO LIVE OF THE CHURCH* 1 Corinthians 9:3-14 King James Version (KJV) 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, 4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? 5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Charismatic

#14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God