Sermons on Serve In Church Ministry:

Daniel Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the life and ministry of Daniel.

Introduction: Last week we began a series of sermons on Hero’s of the Faith, by talking about Moses. I was going to continue talking about Moses today, but then changed my mind. Instead I want to focus your attention on another great Hero of the faith, a man named Daniel. The story of Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - God’s Essential Plan For Us

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 19, 2020

What is the Church? Why is it so important to attend? Can God use me if I just stay home?

Matthew 16:15-20 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation Has Come Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 9, 2012

As Christ’s body, we should reflect Christ’s heart. What does that look like?

Introduction: What’s in a gift? It’s an important question as Valentine’s Day approaches. Guys, are you like me? Do you struggle with what to give your girl for Valentine’s Day? Did you even remember that Valentine’s Day is coming up? Don’t forget. The worst gift you can give your girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Safe Harbor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A Fight Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007

This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Come To Church Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Dec 6, 2003

The Third and final sermon in a series on church.

THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY’S OF GOING TO CHURCH “WHAT” HAPPENS WHEN YOU COME TO CHURCH LUKE 15:11-31 Have you ever found yourself in God’s lost and found box? You see this boy found himself in the father’s lost and found box. He stepped out of his father’s protection, and ended up lost. He needed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

A challenging look at what God wants out of us individually and as His church

What does it take to be what God wants you to be as an individual? (10/23/05) What does it take to be what God wants us to be as Bakers Chapel Church? Joshua 24:14-15 INTRO As a church over the past two weeks, we have studied the strategy of Satan and his work on our lives and the ultimate battle ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Moose Dislodged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

It is incredibly encouraging to realize that God hears and reacts to everything we experience. We are not alone!

I don’t know if the television station was local to Chicago or one of the national news networks, but I can’t forget what I saw. It wasn’t my television. I was just walking by, but I can’t get the image out of my mind. A large moose had fallen through thin ice and was freezing to death because its ...read more

Denomination: *other

Rejection! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009

Why would the religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to kill Him? For the same reasons that we reject Him today.

What a wonderful time of the year! The feel of fall is in the air. We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings—and it is. But so is fall. This morning we mark the beginning of a new Sunday school year. As part of that, many people moved up into new classes. That’s a new beginning. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost - The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit At The Moment Of Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 15, 2021

There are significant denominational distinctives about what happened on the Day of Pentecost, which has polarized the body of Christ. This message is intended to find common ground from the Scriptures for those on every side of the isle.

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, John 20:22-23, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 13:52, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Comes Later Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Jesus begins His ministry at a wedding in Cana.

JOHN 2:1-11 11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. If you were writing trying to convince someone that Jesus was the Son of God and wanted to tell them about some of His miracles, which one would you start ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get That Monkey Off Your Back

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 8, 2019

Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down.

Get That Monkey Off Your Back Used as a New Year’s sermon, but can be used any time of year about dealing with things that are weighing us down. Chuck Sligh January 6, 2019 [PROP: As large a stuffed monkey as can be found; several, if available.] Inspired by a sermon by Sam Mata at Shoreline ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cap (Or The Roof) The Purposeful Action Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we will call this part, or this action “The Purposeful Action of the Church”.

The Cap (or The Roof) The Purposeful Action of the Church John 1:29-31 (NIV) Part 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene