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Anyone Can Serve... Can't They? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 22, 2017

Nadab and Abihu were born to great privilege as servants of the Living God, they reached for more, leading to death. Though He is patient, God does not play games with rebels. Let the people of God hear the Word of the Living God and take heed.

“Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which he had not commanded them. And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Healed So That We May Serve Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we, like Jesus, must reconnect with God in prayer

May the words of my mouth be heard, written in our hearts, and acknowledged to God in prayer. Amen. We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Mark, and as Father Philip told us last week, Mark is the first gospel, and in many ways a “just the facts, ma’am” account of Jesus’ ministry, In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal

No Satan, I Will Not Serve You: Part Two

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWP PART SERMON, ON THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS WHILE IN THE WILDERNESS. IT IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST

NO SATAN, I WILL NOT SERVE YOU: PART TWO MATTHEW 4:1-11 LAST WEEK WE STARTED TO LOOK AT THE TEMPTATIONS OF CHRIST, BUT OUR TIME RAN OUT BEFORE WE COULD FINISH. WE STARTED BY IDENTIFYING THE ORIGEN OF TEMPTATION, TALKING ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE WAGED IN HEAVEN BETWEEN SATAN AND HIS ANGELS WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve (To Reveal) The Same Virtue Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2014

On the same team, following the same leader, seeking to accomplish the same purpose of making Christ known to the world, we must know where to line up so that we remained focused on the right thing... our focus is to shine forth His virtue in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 10, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Virtue! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-21 [ESV] Introduction: The beginning of our message today actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts Part 1 - Serving Others Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 3, 2010

This sermon is about using your gifts to serve others. It examines that God controls our very purpose for exisiting, everything is created by jesus, everyone has a gift to share, all gifts must be exercised, all spiritual gifts must be used in love, we mu

Spiritual Gifts part 1 Using your gifts to serve others One of the most influential Christians who lived in 1700 and early 1800’s is John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” His own evaluation of himself was, “a wretch who was once lost but then was found, saved by amazing grace.” God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Serve A Plastic Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2013

Either Jesus molds us or else we mold a false Jesus

We Don't Serve a Plastic Jesus John 18:38-19:7 Introduction Last week, we talked about Jesus' being delivered over by the Jews to Pontius Pilate for judgment. This word "handed over" is the same Greek word used by John to describe Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Jewish authorities. We also ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Free To Serve—not To Sin Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, and it can’t be gained by human effort.

INTRODUCTION Much of the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is predominated by his wartime speeches. However, many historians believe his greatest speech was made eleven months before Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t called the State of the Union address back then, but on January 6, 1941 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving God In The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Sep 7, 2021

The believer needs the Holy Spirit's power for effective worship and God's service.

SERVING GOD IN THE SPIRIT'S POWER. Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterwards, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 2:29 And also upon the servants and upon the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are You Serving In The Vineyard Of The Most High

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 1, 2022

What are your motives and intentions as you serve The LORD

Why are you in the vineyard of The LORD? Beloved, why are you in ministry? Why do you preach? Why do you sing? Why are you involved in the work that concerns The Kingdom of YAHWEH? Is it because: i. I was told by my Pastor told I have a ministry ii. It pays the bills iii. The company is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Let Us Alone That We May Serve ….

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose You Whom You Shall Serve

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 31, 2025

Serving God is not by force, but by choice. Every one needs to make choice to serve Him or not, but be conscious that every choice has its own consequences.

Choose you this Day Whom you shall Serve Study Text: Joshua 24:14 - 15 Introduction: This scriptural portion highlights the importance of making a deliberate choice to serve God and emphasizes the need for individual commitment. It challenges believers to choose wholeheartedly to serve the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Should We Serve The Resurrected Lord?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 18, 2025

We are called to serve the risen Lord as we are Spirit-filled by encouraging one another through Scripture-based words and songs, continually give thanks to God, and humbly submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Sermon Title: “How Can We Serve the Risen Lord?” Text: Romans 14:8–10 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8-10, Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Children & Those Serving Them Are Important To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our divine responsibility to guide children in God's ways, reflecting the importance God places on children and those who serve them.

Welcome, my dear family in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I see familiar faces, and I see new ones too. Each of you is a testament to the grace of God in our lives. We are gathered here today to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and to become more like Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Topics: Children