Sermons on Serve God Diligently:

When God Makes You Wait

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009

Why does God make those who are trying to serve Him wait indefinitely for Him to answer?

- Luke 1:5-7. - Zechariah was a priest, an insider. - Elizabeth was also of Aaronic descent (v. 5), so they were the insider family. - They were both righteous people (v. 6). - But they were childless and old (v. 7). - Now, we know that God has a miracle in the form of the birth of John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Prepares Those He Calls Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

Moses serves as an example of how God prepares us for the task he’s calling us to.

We’re talking about being backyard missionaries - people who are touching others with the love of God in our every day lives. Last week we talked about this being incarnational mission, and if you missed that you can listen to it on the web, just visit our church website for directions. A few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Apr 12, 2016

God has accepted you through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. In this message we learn how to develop a culture of acceptance

13 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 3) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. What happens when a group of people love without any ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sold Out To God Or To The World? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

What are the signs of good leadership? Abram exhibits them as he and 318 men take on a whole army. Then Abram must make a choice - serve God or the world. How would you respond?

In these two chapters we have two amazing accounts - the first of Abram and how he routed a whole army with 318 men - and the second, we get our first real glimpse at what many feel is the pre-incarnate Christ - Melchizedek. Verses 1 - 12 The city-kings around the Dead Sea paid tribute to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Wrath

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 19, 2016

While it is true that we serve a God of love, we see another side of God in Romans chapter one. We are left to our own vices when we reject the love of God and live in godless idolatry. 4 characteristics of a godless man

The Wrath of GOD Introduction: If you take a look at a coin you can see what we call the heads and the tails. on one side you see the head of one of our founding fathers (depending on the coin) and on the other you see a different picture, maybe an eagle or the capital etc. Regardless, of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020

Faithfullness in serving the Lord brings about its own rewards.

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-18: Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. Also parables, like detective stories, are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Great In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 18(B) - Be great in God’s kingdom! This happens when you seek God’s truth. After learning God’s truth you will be eager to serve.

BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM (Outline) September 14, 2008 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Mark 8:30-37 INTRO: In this life there is a lot of emphasis place on being important. The Olympics have just finished. The gold medal winners are the important ones. The fall football season continues. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God Prepared A Worm

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2014

God prepared a worm that took Jonah out of his comfort zone. God will do whatever it takes to stir us out of our lethargy and to begin to serve him faithfully.

God Prepared a Worm Sunday, September 7, 2014 By Rev. James May Jonah 3:1 – 4:11 Nearly all of us have heard about Jonah and God’s call upon his life. Most of the time when we hear of Jonah, the first thing that pops into our mind is the story of how he was swallowed by a whale, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Demands Holiness

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

When I seek worship, purity and holiness then serving others in Jesus name, praying in Jesus name and sharing the truth of Jesus name comes as natural to me as eating and sleeping.

We describe the free gift that Jesus provides through his death, burial and resurrection, to those who choose to do life with him, salvation. This is the overall umbrella of a Jesus follower. It’s our ultimate protection against the rain of evil and sin that falls on us. If we place the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 43:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of All Possibilities Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

We serve a God who is not limited by human impossibilities. He is the God of all possibilities. He operates beyond natural laws and defies human logic to fulfil His will.

GOD OF ALL POSSIBILITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:37 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 10:27, Genesis 18:14, Matthew 19:26, Romans 4:17-21 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with limitations—limitations of time, knowledge, strength, and resources. But we serve a God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

View From The Cave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Serve God in our current circumstances, continually seek His will, and respond quickly to His word.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into an inspiring passage from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. This text will guide us to understand three important truths: Serve God where you are, Continue to seek God's will, and Be quick to respond to God's word. Before we get into the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Topics: God's Delays

Character Study Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Ruth’s story is a testimony of faith, divine providence, and redemption. Despite being a foreigner and a widow, her loyalty, humility, and trust in God led her into God’s divine plan

CHARACTER STUDY OF RUTH – MOABITE WOMAN, ANCESTOR OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16, Matthew 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 23:3, Psalm 37:5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains And Embracing God's Liberty Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers.

Biblical Freedom: Breaking Chains and Embracing God's Liberty Today, we gather to explore the profound concept of biblical freedom and what it truly means for our lives as believers. Our journey into God's Word will illuminate the essence of this freedom, its source, and how it should ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal