Sermons on Serve Lovingly:

Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023

Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Luke 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving The Lord

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 27, 2025

What does Luke 10:17-24 mean? It cannot be taken literally. Understanding the metaphors and culture of Jesus' day explains everything. Going out to spread the Gospel is a major part of discipleship. When one is doing this Christ is with the person through the Holy Spirit

Serving the Lord Luke 10:17-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:17 Now the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” 18 And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. 19 “Behold, I have given you authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Serving

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022

What are you doing with all the Lord has given you?

I recently heard a radio commercial that caught my attention. It was an advertisement to refinance your home and save $1000’s. The commercial asked, “What could you do with all that savings?” People exclaimed, “We could buy a new car! We could go on a cruise! We could remodel the kitchen.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Pastors have been called to serve.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has a message for us, a message that is as ...read more

Topics: Called To Serve

Serving The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the call to follow Jesus, the power of His authority, and the importance of prioritizing service to God, as illustrated in Mark 2:13-22.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather together today to delve into the Word of God, we're going to be spending some time in the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 2:13-22. A.W. Tozer once said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." This quote perfectly encapsulates the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Topics: Ratiousnes

The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Topics: Why Do I Serve?

Served To Save PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing Jesus' sacrificial service, the symbolism of the supper, and salvation through selflessness.

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a joy to gather together on this fine day that the Lord has made? We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here for a casual gathering, but for a divine encounter with the Word of God. We are here to meet with our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Topics: Humility, Selfless Service, Christ's Method

Served To Save PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper, emphasizing Jesus' sacrificial service, the symbolism of the supper, and salvation through selflessness.

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a joy to gather together on this fine day that the Lord has made? We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here for a casual gathering, but for a divine encounter with the Word of God. We are here to meet with our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Topics: Humility, Selfless Service, Christ's Method

Serving The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

Explores living a life that glorifies God in all actions, big or small, and how to serve Him sacrificially, sincerely, and sanctified.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather here today in the warmth of fellowship and the love of our Savior. How wonderful it is to be in the presence of the Lord and in the company of His people. As we gather in His name, let's turn our hearts and minds to the words of the apostle Paul in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Topics: Server's Appreciation

Cost Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of commitment required in Christian discipleship, emphasizing the need for sacrifice, stewardship, and total dedication to Christ.

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We gather, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, each of us an essential part of this beautiful tapestry of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost, Serving

Serving God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth, viewing life through faith, and pursuing righteousness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in His name, to commune with one another in the unity of His love, and to be nourished by the Word of God. The Bible, our divine compass, guides us to the truth, to the path of righteousness, and to the heart of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Topics: Light, Eye

Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death

Keep On Serving Jesus

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003

a Farewell Message to a church An exhortation to keep on serving Jesus.

“Keep On Serving Jesus” Text: Josh 24:15 Intro: 3 years ago Carole, Kyle and I arrived here in Northfield to be your pastors. It truly has been a wonderful time. You have treated us so lovingly and each of you has found a very special place in our hearts. And so It is with mixed feelings that I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007

Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving Those In Need

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2017

Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats reminds us of some important truths: people matter, faith works, and Christ judges. Jesus points us to a God who doesn't want anyone to go to hell but all to come to eternal life.

Matthew 25:31-46 Serving those in Need Have you ever seen that TV show, “Undercover Boss”? It’s when the boss of a large company goes undercover in his or her own business and discovers what’s really going on—for better or for worse—in the company. While Jesus already knows what’s going on—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist