Sermons on Serve God:

Acceptable Motives For Ministry

Contributed by Scott Cox on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God.

INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to talk to you about motives, particualarly motives for serving God. Many people serve God but not all for the same reasons. We know that there are definitely some reasons for serving God that are unacceptable. Jesus made it clear that striving for position and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Suppose Someone?s Toes Were In Your Nose! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 20, 2004

Part eight of "The purpose driven life" series. You were shaped for serving God.

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He now showed the disciples the full extent of his love.?*?2 It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2012

Hear the word of the Lord.

HERE IS THE WORD OF GOD Psalms 119 (1) When we receive it gives us light Ver.130: 130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. (2) When resorted to it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022

We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Christ Every Day

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This is a sermon that reviews the Scriptural roles of man and woman, especially as Christians carry them out out of love for Christ.

Introduction: Submit. It’s not a word that our society likes! America celebrates personal freedom. Our forefathers, tired of submitting to the English government, wrote a document know as the Declaration of Independence. The very premise of this document is that freedom is given by God, as this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Hearts Ablaze For Serving Financially Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

We need to have hearts that are ablaze with giving to the Lord financially

Hearts Ablaze for serving through financial giving. Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze with giving to the Lord financially. Illustration: Giving on the edge While Eric Hulstrand of Binford, North Dakota, was preaching one Sunday, and elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Men Serve Best

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2006

In this power crazy world there are still humble servants of Christ who do not seek recognition or reward from men.Jesus is our true example of being a man of God!

There are many in the world right now who claim to be Apostles. It is not for me to say who is and who isn’t, but we can see what the hallmarks of true and false Apostles are from the Scriptures. I have met men in Third world countries who have no riches and no formal training, who exhibit the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Looking Good On Paper

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2017

A sermon about living a life of thanksgiving to God.

“Looking Good on Paper” Luke 17:11-19 In one Peanuts comic strip Lucy, who is in love with the piano-playing Schroeder, is watching him play the piano—she’s looking at him all google-eyed. Lucy asks Schroeder, “Do you know what love is?” Schroeder stops the music and says, “Love is a strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Doorkeepers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

This message was written for our 99th Ushers day. Ushers, by the roles they play, are God's doorkeepers.

God’s Doorkeepers Scripture: Psalms 84:10; First Chronicles 9:19-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. Today we are celebrating Stranger’s Rest 99th Usher’s Day. Before I say anything else, I want to ask all current and former ushers of Strangers Rest to stand. On behalf of this Church, thank you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, 1 Chronicles 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Serving Line, Part Ia Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 6, 2007

This book, The Epistle to the Romans, offers us, through the revelation of the Spirit of God, a plethora of knowledge, an overabundance of wisdom, and a wealth of information. What knowledge, what wisdom, and what information might that be? It offers us a

Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part I Scripture: Romans 1:1 In Matthew 16, we see this familiar discourse between Jesus and His disciple Peter: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 1, 2021

This is from a series I preached on Romans.

Title: “You Gotta Serve Somebody” Scripture: Rom. 6:15-23 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 5-2-21 Intro: Bob Dylan wrote a song in 1979 that would appear on the “Slow Train A Coming” album. The song is aptly appropriate for the section of Romans we are examining today: “You Gotta Serve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make A U-Turn In The Road Of Life

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2007

If we want God’s blessings we must make a U-Turn in life. Turn from serving self and living for the devil to serve God and live for Him.

Make a U-Turn in the Road of Life By Pastor Jim May Making your life into what it should be can be compared to building a house in many ways. Each day is another building block; each hour another board; and everything we do becomes another nail in the life we build. Has the life you’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 12: We Can Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2015

1. God wants to use our concern (Neh 1:1-4). 2. God wants to use our heartfelt cries of prayer (Neh 1:4-11). 3. God wants to use our courage (Neh 2:1-2). 4. God wants to use our commitment (Neh 2:3-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 12: We Can Make a Difference! Nehemiah 1:1-2:6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 (Revised December 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, as we focus on another great Old Testament prayer. Here God shows ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb: How To Thrive At Age 85! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Caleb serves as a lesson for us to never release God’s promises; never retire from serving God; and never retreat from the enemy! If you will follow God with your whole heart and depend on his strength alone, you will still be able to thrive at age 85.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series from Joshua entitled “Making the Leap from Good to Great!” The title is based on the excellent book by Jim Collins called Good to Great. Our thesis has been that there is a level of Christian living that can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist