Sermons on service for christ tested: showing 106-120 of 188,930

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Working together to build the church.

Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Test: I Want To Be Boss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002

We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-26, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Common Folk's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

Description of various test we as everyday Christians must pass

COMMON FOLKS TEST OF FAITH Heb. 11: 1, 8, 17. 36-40; James 1:2,3 I. FAITH, BELIEF, ESSENCE TO WALK A. The saved are to live by faith The Just shall walk by Faith 1. the Commandment / Word De 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Service Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

God has given us all that we have and he has given us gifts so that we may encourage, strengthen, and equip the body of Christ.

Expect Service Faith Expectations Part 9 07/06/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passionate Service

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014

A special service to honor the local firefighters. I used a variety of passage to highlight how the firefighters demonstrated the level of passionate service that Christ's followers should show.

Well, good morning. Today, we continue on with our four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Today, we swing back around to the value of outreach. Implied in the value of outreach is this idea of service. Service basically means just being available to serve to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

A Promise For Testing Times Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009

James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Test

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2018

How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Why is love of the church and its people such an important indicator of our love for God? How willingly and openly confess Christ?

Prelude to Part 1 How can we tell a false from a true messenger of God? How does love separate truth from error? How do we know God loves us? Let’s examine God’s love and the difference it makes, by looking at 1 John 4:1-11. 1 John 4:1 Test the Spirits In 1 John 4:1 we read, “Beloved, do not ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 6, 2022

Since being connected to Christ gives us an opportunity for abundance, and since being like Jesus means becoming the person God wants us to be, then we should treasure humility.

Let's start off today talking about Wi-Fi connections. With a good signal, we feel like the world is at our fingertips. We can digitally go anywhere. Unfortunately, we don't always have that good connection. It is frustrating to say the least. We might feel like a Wi-Fi connection is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17, Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The promise of Jesus Christ in John 11:25 offers us hope beyond despair, comfort in knowing we are never alone, and the power to change our lives through faith in His resurrection.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive into the deep end of faith, exploring the hope, comfort, and power found in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our guide will be John 11:25, "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Graveside

The Service Of Submissive Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2006

For the believer, obedience to Christ is NOT a choice because we are commanded by Christ to be obedient!

Date Written: November 11, 2006 Date Preached: November 12, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Submissive Obedience Sermon Text: John 14:21; 15:10-24; Matt 22:37-40 Introduction: As believers we are called by God to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Test 8: Integrity Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Test 1: The Bible Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007

The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist