Sermons on Serve Lovingly:

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

The Tenth Leper

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

We ought to live and worship and serve in such a way that our lives become a Te Deum of gratitude to God!

The Tenth Leper Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Text: Luke 17:17 A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand. “Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can Use What You Have

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Joey Johnson on Sep 10, 2001

Samson’s life serves as a stark reminder of the ease at which we can fall into the snare of sin.

“NO STRINGS ATTACHED” (Judges 13.1-3; 24; 16.4-6; 19) I. THE DRAW OF DISOBEDIENCE (Judges 14.1,2;3) 1 “Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 so he went up and told his father and mother, saying, ‘I have seen a woman in Timnah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Changing Times

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 27, 2000

We have been changed to serve an unchangeable God by delivering an unchangeable message so others will be changed.

Two men had gone moose hunting up in Canada for a week. Their week of hunting was over, and a pilot had flown in to pick them up, as arranged ahead of time. The pilot taxied the plane down the grass landing strip to where the hunters stood with all of their equipment and the two moose they had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2002

Paul’s conflict with Peter serves as a model for dealing with controversy. A look at both the source and soloution to conflict.

Introduction: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You’re absolutely right." The next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Condemnation

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 14, 2001

As believers we are no longer condemned, but set free to serve Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1 (NLT) 1So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Condemnation involves a guilty verdict AND a sentence Those who were condemned were guilty of sin Romans 3:23 (NLT) 23For all have sinned; all fall short of God¡¦s glorious standard. Wait a minute, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites You To Join In His Work Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 31, 2004

God will give His people opportunities to serve Him, so we must be alert to His invitation.

God Invites You to join in His work II Cor. 5:15-20 INTRO.: Verse 18 of our text tells us God has taken two amazingly important actions involving you and me. First, He reconciled us to Himself through Christ. He provided the sacrifice for our sins that would remove all enmity between us and Him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2003

We tend to put limitations on the kind of God we serve. This sermon is an exhortation to "Let God be God."

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor August 3, 2003 1And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under-Rowers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2003

Followers of Christ are called to servanthood, which includes a willingness to serve at the lowest levels, under the descretion of the Captain

UNDER-ROWERS 1 Cor 3:18-4:2 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan