Sermons on Serve God:

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

No one is truly worthy to follow Christ unless they are willing to commit to serving God as the top priority of their life.

Who Is Worthy? - Mt 10: 24 - 39 Intro: Jake had been struggling with his faith since his cancer surgery. He was only 22 and had experienced so much and had so many doubts and questions. He decided to enter a theological seminary to study God’s word and hopefully find some answers. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What He Said Abouty Spiritual Trust Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 24, 2019

We have been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God and we are accountable to do so responsibly.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Our Spiritual Trust Text: Luke 19:11-27 Thesis: We have all been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God! Introduction Last night I watched two episodes of Father Brown on PBS that I have previously watched. Granted I enjoyed them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ellijah's Depression (1 Kings 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2025

Are depression and persecution sometimes the result of serving God? Let's look at 1 Kings 19.

After great accomplishments for the Lord, are persecution and depression sometimes normal? Does God come to us with gentle encouragement? Let’s look at 1 Kings 19. What did Jezebel threaten to do to Elijah after she heard the news? Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Fire Only Falls If There’s A Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2024

The fire of the Holy Spirit will not rest upon your life unless you 1). supremely desire His anointing, 2). you surrender your life completely, and 3). you're willing to serve God however He chooses.

GOD’S FIRE ONLY FALLS IF THERE’S A SACRIFICE 1 Kgs. 18:30-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAWYER’S REVENGE 1. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelined for the local butcher shop, where it stole a roast off the counter. 2. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asked, "if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Delights To See Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 8, 2025

Paul expresses what God delights to see when His people gather. Men to seek God and pray with pure hearts, women dressed to honour God, and both men and women playing their distinct roles in serving God.

1 Timothy 2:8-15 What God Delights to See 1 Tim 2:8-15 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarrelling; 9likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 24:3-4, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"we...will Serve The Lord...he Is Our God"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022

We will not serve any past or present false gods. We will only serve the past, present, and future true God.

“WE…WILL SERVE THE LORD…HE IS OUR GOD!” (Outline) August 21, 2022 – Pentecost 11 – JOSHUA 24:2a, 14-18 INTRO: Our text presents the choice to serve the Lord or not. The most important choice for our eternal welfare the Lord God has made for us. By grace our loving, heavenly Father has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18, Joshua 24:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Work And Family Don't Keep You From Serving God (Ephesians 6:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

They are a large part of how you serve.

Let's start today by simply reading Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents [in the Lord]. For this is right. Children, obey your parents. How should you obey them? Paul says, obey them "in the Lord." [I'LL PROBABLY TAKE THIS SECTION OUT WHEN ACTUALLY PREACHING. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Spirit Of Infirmity

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002

What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To God's Call Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partnering With God Through Ministry

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2014

A sermon challenging people to get involved in ministry.

Partnering with God Through Ministry Chuck Sligh NOTE: BUY AND USE THESE PROPS: 5 loaves (round, Middle-East style if available) of bread and 2 fishes November 16, 2014 (A PowerPoint slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist