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God's Speed Bumps

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

The final sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

The summer before my senior year in high school I had one of those spiritual experiences that is hard to explain because it was only God and me in my bedroom one warm August evening. It is the kind of experience that made at least one of my parents, when all was said and done, scratch their head ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Kingdom Is Of Servanthood

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 27, 2008

Jesus not only wants his followers to serve but he wants their attitude in so doing to be that of love

Christian Living PK and KB 28-09-08 Story: Robert Fulghum, the American author who wrote “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” says that he keeps the picture of a woman in his bathroom alongside the mirror in his bathroom who is not his wife. Every morning as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

God Called Me?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

We are often surprised God has called us to serve Him and has equipped us.

God Called . . . ME!?!? January 18, 2009 For the past two weeks we have been talking about the church and what God is calling us to do and to be. Two weeks ago we looked at the scripture when Joshua was leading the Israelites into Israel. In order to cross into the land they had to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Remembers!

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

We serve a God who remembers us even when we forgets him conveniently.

Introduction:- The people of God lived in slavery in Egypt for 400 years. Their predicament was not caused by sin or disobedience to God unlike the second exile into Babylon (536BC). Whatever the reason could be, the children of God suffered much under the Pharaoh’s rule. They were tortured and ...read more

Your Sincerity To God's Work Shall Be Rewarded

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2015

“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50)

Mk. 9:38-50 Theme: Your sincerity to God’s work shall be rewarded Text: Ester 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mk. 9:38-50 Introduction: The investigative journalist Anas Ameyaw Anas has over the years clearly revealed the lack of sincerity in the life of many Ghanaians. Sincerity is an important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Custodians Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022

Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 1- Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

Today we begin a five-week series on the supernatural power of God given to every Born-again Christian at the moment of salvation.

Week One - Introduction Today we begin a five-week series on the supernatural power of God given to every Born-again Christian at the moment of salvation. When a person chooses to give their life to Jesus Christ, and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior, they become alive to another ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Dumbing Down The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 13, 2021

We need to be diligent in teaching the full Gospel.

Last week, we continued in the study of Jesus who is our Great High Priest which was introduced in Hebrews 4:14-16. Chapter 5 teaches us that Jesus is High Priest as well as King and Prophet. Psalm 110:4 is quoted to show us that Jesus belonged to a priesthood of the order of Melchizedek. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-13, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Brim Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. That’s the way God delivers grace to you! What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis

Ever ask a child to fill up your glass? Filled to capacity, carrying it across the room – -trying not to spill it. What makes Christianity different from other religions? Grace – CS Lewis “Sufficient” – more than adequate; grace >= the need 1. Its Enough for our Salvation Ephesians 2:4-8 * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Life Not Just Christmas And Sundays Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2017

This year, make following Christ the central purpose of your life. Joshua’s ancient challenge to the Israelite families is a challenge to us today as Children of the living God, a challenge to embrace a changed life.

It’s the first day and the first Sunday of 2017 so Happy New Year to you. 2017... Where did 2016 go? Does it feel like the years are getting shorter? Maybe it’s an age thing or maybe it’s because the world seems to move at a faster pace than it used to. The Post Office is now referred to as snail ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Joshua 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 5, 2024

The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Acts 5:1-11, Jeremiah 29:13, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 16:19-21, Luke 9:23, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherding The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2007

1) What are the issues in shepherding? 2) Who must be shepherded? 3) How must shepherding be done? 4) Why should shepherds serve?

According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: -Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. -Four thousand new churches begin each year, but over seven thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

God's Promises Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 3, 2015

This is the 18th sermon in the series "The Cure". As God's people, we are so blessed to serve a God who never breaks His promises.

Series: The Cure [#18] GOD’S PROMISES Romans 11:1-36 Introduction: How many of you have made promises and not kept them? Obviously, we have all made promises and not kept them; and honestly, most of the time it probably doesn’t bother us at all. Thank God, that He doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2018

In this sermon, we look at two people in the Bible who were serving the god of money, and are challenged with how to put money in its proper place.

A. Today we return to our sermon series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our Hearts.” 1. In this series, we have been learning that anything in life, even good things, can be turned into gods when they take the place in our lives that only belongs to the One True ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Devotion To The Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Faithful devotion to the Lord is not a one-time decision; it's a daily choice to serve Him alone, fear Him, obey His commands, and listen to His voice. In a world filled with distractions and idols, may we be known as people who cling to our loving and faithful God.

Faithful Devotion to the Lord Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Deuteronomy 13:4 (NLT) - "Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him." Share the context of this verse, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4, Proverbs 9:10, Exodus 20:3, John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal