Sermons on Service To God:

Serving God In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Paul set us a good example of serving God through his afflictions, with fortitude and with integrity.

It is amazing and beautiful to see how Paul comes to know God and experience Him as the God of all comfort despite his trials and tribulations. • Most people would complain about their sufferings and question God. “Why me?” and “What this?” when we have been serving Him so faithfully? • Some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3, 2 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:5-9, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Ask- I Don't Think I Can Do It! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 18, 2022

With all that God provides me to do what He wants me to do saying "No" to God is not an option.

We have been talking the past several weeks about places in our lives where chaos might be found. If we are honest, we all have a degree of chaos in our life. Some more than others, and to be honest some whose life is totally chaotic. So far, we have looked in two areas of our life where we might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14, Exodus 4:1-5, Exodus 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Be Offered?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day God Filled The House

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004

We often give lip-service to the presence of God in our church services, but tend to recognize and focus on everything except God. If God is to fill the house of worship with His presence, He must be the supreme focus of all we do there.

The Day God Filled The House Text: II Chron.5: 13 & 14 Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. This temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. David had desired to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wolf Country

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2017

Jesus sent out His disciples, comparing them as sheep sent in the midst of wolves. So, the flock of God to this day lives in the midst of wolves as they fulfil the will of the Master.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002

We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Choice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 28, 2014

In the sermon we will learn what God looks for in the person God calls for service.

Gods Choice 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. First let us consider the Character of David he had integrity, he was responsible, and he was faithful. • David was a great spokesperson A servant of Saul said , "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Glimpse Of Heaven (Exodus 24:1-25:8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2023

God, and his people, enter into a new covenant, and share a meal. An impossible picture combining worship, and service, and God's presence-- and a glimpse of our future.

Today's passage, for me, has always been one of the most confusing, mysterious, and wonderful passages in all of Exodus (although I feel like God totally opened it up to me this week; it's ridiculous how this just flowed out). It's the kind that leaves you with questions (and the kind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 25:1-8, Luke 22:7-20

Prepared For A Sinful World--Secure In God's Promise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

We will walk with Jacob’s family and view the faithful walk of young Joseph. His willingness to go when called of God--I pray that you and I are as willing to place ourselves in service to God and possible in harms way to fulfill God’s perfect will.

Prepared for a Sinful World Resting Secure in God’s Promise Remembered in Trials DBF 3/10/02 Boy, when you live in a small community like Dillingham or Bristol Bay you can’t afford to lose any friends. What do you think you should do to keep your friends and family happy with you. *Keep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Honor God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 17, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to "Walk the Talk" and honor God with their lives, and he provided a great example in the life of Christ, but here he gives them firm charge to be intentional and one negative and one positive on HOW they can hono

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 12, 2011 Date Preached: August 14, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: How Can We Honor God Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-18 [ESV] Introduction: When you were young, what was your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elkanah Worshiped God

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?

ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021

Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Job 25:4-6, Ephesians 1:1-6, 1 John 1:7-10, Romans 11:17-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 4:1-25, Ephesians 2:2-10, Romans 8:1-34, Philippians 1:6, Job 1:1-12, Ezra 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 28:36-38, Zechariah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014

In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ