Sermons on Serving Faithfully:

Choose This Day....

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Each day is a choice whether to serve God or go our own way.

Choose This Day........ Joshua 24:14-15 I. Man was created with free-will A. God allows you free-choice B. Salvation is freely offered, but it is a choice II. Choice is not a one time decision A. Choice is daily 1. Each day is precious and a gift 2. This is a conscious ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whenever You Come, Come To Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

It is important that when we come to the Lord, we come prepared to serve and to work.

Whenever You Come, Come To Work 3/21/99 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Matthew 20:1-16 Suppose you had hired Jim to come and work for you. During the interview, Jim, told you “I just can’t wait to get in there and work on the job.” Well the first day on the job, the first thing Jim did was to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Do We Love The Lord Enough?"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 31, 2001

Do we love the Lord enough to serve Him in every aspect of life?

Title: “Do We Love The Lord Enough?” Scripture: John 2:23-25 Introduction: Jesus has just begun His earthly ministry. He had turned the water into wine over in Cana, had gone back to Capernaum, and then on from there He had gone up to Jerusalem to observe the Passover feast. He then ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bottom Falls Out Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005

Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Joy Of Christian Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Place For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 29, 2002

There is much work to be done in God’s Kingdom. There is a place for every Christian to serve.

Matthew 9:35-38 (GWT) 35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

When Is Enough Enough

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 2, 2004

This message deals with the thought -- "When is enough enough when we are serving Christ"

WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? ACTS 20:17-27 $3 Worth of God I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a black man or pick beets with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Room For Improvement

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004

Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Thing In The Right Way For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2007

How and why we serve the Body of Christ is as important as what we do.

The Right Thing in the Right Way for the Right Reasons (I Thessalonians 2:1-12) 1. Our church has not always been a peace. We have had our conflicts over the years, and I have sometimes been labeled this way or that. 2. One challenge a church leader has in such situations is this: Do I defend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Missionary

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s "missionary" call to serve God by spreading his message

Key Text: Isaiah 6:8 1. A Missionary Heart SEES God (v. 1-4) A. Isaiah saw God personally (v. 1) B. Isaiah saw God positionally (v. 1-4) C. Isaiah saw God purposefully (v. 3) 2. A Missionary Heart SURRENDERS to God (v. 5-7) A. It was a personal surrender (v. 5) B. It was a purifying surrender (v. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Leader Of Quitters

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 16, 2007

A sermon about how people quit serving and doing and they become concerned with themselves

To Be A Leader Of Quitters Numbers 14:1-5 Prayer Introduction Good afternoon. I hope every one had a great day. You know God provided a day of rest so that we might refresh ourselves and think about Him. He wanted to break routine so that we would and stop and say oh wait I am not that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Others Centered

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 26, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been given to us to help up serve others.

“Being Others-Centered” Acts 1:8 “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Holy Spirit was not given to us to help us enjoy life more or to have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Or Barabbas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist