Sermons on Serve With Gladness:

A Place Of Service

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 11, 2008

I dreamed that our church had become a restaurant. A family that used to go to our church walked in and I served them. As Christians we are to serve others.

A Place of Service Luke 14:25-30 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides For His Priests Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005

23rd in series on Joshua. This speaks about God providing for those who serve Him. All believers are priests, and therefore are meant to serve Him and others.

Joshua 21:1-45 – God Provides for His Priests Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mom. Before they entered the store, she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment Of A Servant-Leader Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007

A great number of people called themselves Christians who want to be served than to serve. There are many who aspire in leadership but very few will aspire to servant-hood.

THE COMMITMENT OF A SERVANT-LEADER Luke 9:57-62 (I preached this message during my employment at Philippine Missionary Institute) Illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book "None of These Diseases," tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Treasure? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2016

Christ the Lord challenges us who follow Him to determine who we serve. He gives us a test to reveal the one we actually serve.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Its Not All About You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2007

Living as a Christian is not all about me. It is all about serving others in the name of Christ.

Luke 4: 14 – 21 Its Not All About You Intro: Jimmy Carter told the American people during his campaign, “I’ll never lie to you, I’ll never mislead you, I’ll never dodge a controversial issue.” His mother, Miss Lillian was being interviewed by a reporter who pressed her hard asking if Jimmy had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Searching For One Lost Sheep

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

I’m so glad that the Great Shepherd watches over his sheep. We can rest assured that Jesus is doing everything possible to bring our lost loved ones into the fold. He wants none of his sheep to be lost.

Searching for One Lost Sheep By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:1-7, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is y

The Blessing No One Wants How many of you have seen The Passion of the Christ movie? As the “national conversation” continues, I hope you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to tell people why Jesus died. I’ve had a number of discussions this week about the topic with people I don’t even know. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Speed Bumps

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

The final sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

The summer before my senior year in high school I had one of those spiritual experiences that is hard to explain because it was only God and me in my bedroom one warm August evening. It is the kind of experience that made at least one of my parents, when all was said and done, scratch their head ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Meet Mister Encouragement

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005

“When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Servant Of God?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 29, 2007

Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finance

Introduction · Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. · When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. · God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finances. · When we serve Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Improving With Age

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006

No matter what our age, we’re never too "old" to serve God.

IMPROVING WITH AGE Genesis 12:1-8/Romans 4:1-5 Introduction: We Americans spend billions of dollars each year to look younger. We spend money on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of The Empty Tomb Of Jesus.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 14, 2003

I AM SO GLAD THAT THE TOMB OF JESUS IS EMPTY; HE"S A LIVE; HE"S ALIVE, PRAISE GOD HE"S ALIVE. THE MEANING OF THE EMPTY TOMB OF JESUS? NEW"S FLASH A EMPTY TOMB WAS SPOTTED IN JERUSALEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BIBLE SAYS IN LUKE 24:39 BEHOLD MY HANDS AND MY FEET THAT IT IS MYSELF’"KJV. THE BIBLE SAYS IN MATTHEW 28:6 HE IS NOT HERE FOR HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID COME SEE THE PLACE WHERE THE LORD LAY. KJV. TITLE THE MEANING OF THE EMPTY TOMB OF JESUS? IAM SO GLAD WE HAVE A LIVING GOD;JESUS AROSE JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39

Joy In The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2014

I am glad that God took me out from the secular work and taught me His formula of happiness so that now I could bring joy to thousands out there who are living in perpetual torment, fear and anxiety.

Psalm 119:143”Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights." Let me tell you something, there is no joy outside Jesus! Everything else is fleeting! Be it an outing, dating, promotion, relationship, money, fame and foreign assignment – whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143

Denomination: Pentecostal