Sermons on Service For Christ Tested:

Clothed With Christ Series

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 31, 2025

Have you ever tried to prove yourself—only to realize the gift was already yours? In Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that we don’t need to earn God’s love—we’re already clothed in Christ.

I remember the first suit I ever bought for myself. It was 1988, and I was working at Men’s Wearhouse—so I had access to the good stuff, not Hart, Shafner, and Marx, but high quality suits. I picked out a charcoal gray, double-breasted suit with chalk line pinstripes. Sharp. Classic. It was a $300 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ And Controversy

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Mar 3, 2006

Jesus’ forgiveness and compassion creates controversy.

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We cannot be in a right relationship with God if we are in a wrong relationship with others. Two weeks ago we encountered Paul’s challenge to “Be like Christ,” and we looked at Mark’s account of Jesus healing a leper for clues of how we could actually be like Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-28

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral Service Sermon For Bishop Mike Brandebura

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 1, 2008

A sermon given at the funeral service for a minister, Bishop, husband, father and my friend. He want a message that would touch the unsaved hearts of family and friends and bring them to Jesus.

Funeral Service sermon for Bishop Mike Brandebura Listen to the Word of grace: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet they shall live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:18

Who Is Willing To Consecrate His Service To The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Today in our text, we have a question that is asked of everyone of us.

Have you noticed how many unnecessary questions we are asked each day? You can go to some of these fast food places, and say to the man or the woman who is waiting on you, “Please give me a hamburger with everything on it!” But you do not get the words out of your mouth, before the employee will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:5

Denomination: Baptist

Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008

This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Together

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 12, 2013

Why did God create us? Why does He call us together in Christ? We all know we are saved through Jesus Christ, but for what purpose? God answers that clearly in Ephesians 4:11-16. From creation to Christ we are called together to serve.

The text for our topic of today (we begin our relationship with each other) is from Genesis 2:18 (And Ephesians 4:11-16) The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” God had created everything in order and after each creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Guest At The Easter Service At Shalom, Sydney Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2015

I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does.

SPECIAL GUEST AT THE EASTER SERVICE AT SHALOM, SYDNEY I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does. This young man has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior's Plan For Our Service Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2021

1. He calls us to His service (vs. 1a). 2. He equips us for His service (vs. 1b). 3. He wants us to reach our God-given potential (vs. 2-4). 4. He sends us to specific people (vs. 5-6). 5. He sends us with the good news of His Kingdom (vs. 7).

The Savior's Plan for Our Service The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 10, 2021) MESSAGE: *My wife is a planner. And I'm talking about an extraordinary planner. Some of us are making plans for Christmas. Mary's already thinking about next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Breaks The Yoke - Empowered For Service And Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 22, 2019

Every Born-Again Christian has the anointing of God which provides the ability to have an intimate relationship with Him

The word 'anointing' is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the church. It is often taught as if the anointing is something that people can 'feel' when the 'anointing' is in the room. People go to 'spiritual' teachers who have declared they have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:13, Leviticus 26:13, Ephesians 2:6, Matthew 3:16, John 7:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lip-Service Won't Cut It!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Next message through Matthew, this one dealing with Jesus’ words about actually living what we say about loving God.

Lip-Service Won’t Cut It! Matthew 15:1-9 November 19, 2006 There are a number of things in my life that I try to avoid, if at all possible. For instance, I try to avoid pot-holes in the road. I also try to avoid things like the tornado I mentioned a couple weeks ago, as well as any form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam And Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2008

In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the contrast between two men, two acts, and two results.

Scripture Years ago my daughter’s third grade teacher started worshiping at our church. Before she started teaching, however, she used to work as a representative for Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)—a ministry that reaches children with the good news of God. Lauren’s teacher ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Christ Was Not Raised

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.

Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ