Sermons on Serving Attitude:

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2025

A Sermon for Commitment Sunday.

Matthew 14:13-21 Give Thanks Crowds of people were following Jesus and his disciples. We are told there were 5,000 men, not counting the women and children. So, rough estimate? 15,000 people? That’s huge. And they were all hungry. What an overwhelming situation. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Serve: "why Volunteering Matters To God" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

Jesus — the Savior of the world — modeled the ultimate servant life. Which means if we’re following Him, serving isn’t an option.

Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Other

Growing Pains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the early church's approach to community grievances, growth, and the importance of prayer and preaching, offering guidance for our faith journey today.

Good morning, my dear friends in Christ. We are here today, gathered in His love, to share, to learn, and to grow in faith. We are here to listen to His word, to understand His teachings, and to seek His guidance. Our scripture today is from Acts 6:1-6, "In those days when the number of disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Topics: Serving, Roles, Church

Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon celebrates the birth of Jesus, emphasizing the hope it brings to humanity and the manifestation of God's extraordinary love through this event.

Greetings, beloved family of Christ. As we gather together in His name, let us cast our minds back to that humble stable in Bethlehem, where the world first met its Savior. A night of profound significance, a night when the divine intersected with the ordinary, a night when the heavens echoed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Topics: Living, Serve, God

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Change Of Masters

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Man was made to rule. When God created man, he gave him priority over all things. Yet it is equally true that man was made to serve.

In the beginning, man was placed in the garden to keep it and to address it. He was to serve his maker. We find within man a war, two great forces seeking the mastery of his life. Galatians 5:17. Evil and good, sin and righteousness. If evil seeks to rule man, so also the good spirit. That spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Sacrifice Look Like? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

Greeting ‌Something new in God’s Word? ‌Familiar passage with new eyes? ‌I know I did. ‌My prayer for you

WHAT DOES SACRIFICE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 2 of 2 part series INTRO Greeting Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? I know I did. My prayer for you BODY A few years ago, Lisa told me that we each needed to make sacrifices in order for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:1-18

Wholehearted Devotion To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Brethren, we should serve God not just for His blessings, but for His divine essence. He deserves our utmost service as He is the ultimate employer, leading the greatest organization in existence.

Brethren, I believe there is much to serve God for, not just because of what He has done for us, but because of who He is. Our God deserves exceptional service from us because He is the best employer and He owns the best organization you can ever work for in the world. The book of Romans 12:11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Topics: Devotion, Serving God

Finding Strength In Patience SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring God's unwavering support for those who serve Him with patience.

Waiting upon the Lord is a posture of trust and dependence. It is a recognition that God is faithful and will provide for our needs. As we wait upon Him, He will renew our strength, give us power over temptation and discouragement, and help us fulfill our daily duties with perseverance. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Patience, Serving God

Focus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers, regardless of their age, to focus on God's characteristics, serve Christ diligently, and live a godly life.

Good morning, family! We're gathered here today to dig deep into the Word of God, to understand how we can focus on God's characteristics, serve Christ as youth, and live a godly life. Our guide today is 1 Timothy 4. You know, Billy Graham once said, "In character-building and in living the ...read more

Topics: Youth, Serve Christ

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

8 Words To Change Your Family: Serving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2011

Families that serve together are strong together.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Serving Nehemiah 4:13; Matthew 20:16-28 Rev. Brian Bill 6/12/11 A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2011

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 34

Isaiah 10: 1 – 34 If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve 1 “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, who write misfortune, which they have prescribed 2 To rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people, that widows may be their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A Look at the culmination of the life of Joshua and his legacy.

Scripture Reading : Joshua 23:1-8 The wars had finished 20 years ago. The fighting was now a distant memory of the past. To the teenagers, the war was just an old fable that Grandad would delight in talking about. Society had settled down once again. Agriculture was increasing, the economy was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist