Sermons on Serve God Selflessly:

Ridding Ourselves Of Our Idols Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

We need to rid ourselves of the idols that prevent us from serving God as He desires us to serve!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 8, 2006 Date Preached: June 11, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Ridding Ourselves of Idols Sermon Text: 2 Tim 1:6-7 Introduction: This past week you heard me share with you several idols ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Soar Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However

INTRODUCTION Praise the Lord and welcome to our New Year Service message “I will Soar”. I am sure 2018 was a great year for some of you. Some of you made great progress. For some, it was a year of challenges, struggles, and pain. However, within a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 31, 2016

We've seen the importance of love regarding my salvation and how it needs to be the foundation for all my relationships. We looked at how love is the factor in overcoming fear and unforgiveness. Today we'll see what it has to do with overcoming the world.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (part six) INTRODUCTION: In our series on what love has to do with it, we've seen the importance of love being the basis for my salvation, my relationship with God and my service to God. We've seen how love needs to be the foundation of all my relationships if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Needs Me

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Sep 30, 2015

The Lord Needs Me

The Lord Needs You Luke 19:28-34 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:34

Denomination: Foursquare

How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A 5 Star Christian

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on doing our best and wanting to be our best for the Lord. We desire to have the Best. He deservse the best

BEING A 5 STAR CHRISTIAN ARE YE HEARING & DOING THE WORD OF GOD JAMES 1:19-27 James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Works

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Do your works, deeds, actions or words reflect Christ? Can someone attribute to you the things that you do are Christ-like? Or are you doing them for your own advantage?

Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” As I stand here to deliver this message I pray that God will use me for His ambition. Nothing is to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Underestimating Small Acts Of Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 8, 2008

Do not wait until you think an act of kindness is significant before serving someone.

Underestimating Small Acts of Love: Zech 4:10 Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel”(Zech. 4:10). Introduction: Occasionally, we all wonder if our efforts ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Household Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In this lesson I want to talk about what it is to practically pursue love with your brothers and sisters in the Lord or the household of faith. This brotherly love is quite unique, for it has no cause other than the fact that someone is a brother.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 5 Part 5: LOVING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH 1. Introduction John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

What Does The Lord Require Of You

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself, “What does the Lord require of me?”

1. Not the preacher, Sunday school teacher, choir director, but God Himself. 2. I know the question was asked of Israel. Now it is asked of the other chosen, the Church. 3. The Lord does not desire certain things, but He requires them. a. Word really means demands. b. He requires these for our own ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

My Mind Is Made Up!

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 4, 2015

We must have a made up mind to serve Christ and get to heaven!

My Mind Is Made Up! Joshua 24: 15(b) :but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Romans 4:20-21 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Now About Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

a message about the function of Spiritual gifts in the life of the church

1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. {3} Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational