Sermons on Serving Faithfully:

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13

Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Executive Obligation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

1 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-I—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble purposes in mind. But are they really ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Executive Obligation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

2 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-II—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day—We are obligated to vote our belief! Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choices & Results

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011

In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubles Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 2, 2022

This Psalm is about when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles:

This Psalm was about the occasion when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles: I. THE REALITY OF TROUBLES (v. 1-2) A. He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#9 We Believe In Being Good Stewards Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2022

As Christians we are servants of Christ. We were saved from sin, but we are saved and given purpose. We are called to serve and are stewards with all He has entrusted to us. This message was given on Stewardship Sunday, the day we approve our budget the the following year.

Begin message with Video clip: "CALL TO GIVE MORE" 0+46 found on Sermon Central As Christians, we all have been given special gifts (gifts of the Spirit) for us to serve one another: 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Four Born Again Characteristics Of The Believer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 4, 2021

When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. We list four characteristics that will certainly take place and continue to grow as you serve the Lord.

Four Born Again Characteristics of the Believer! When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. In this sermon outline we list four characteristics that will certainly take ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 Peter 1:15, Acts 1:8, 1 John 3:2

Asa Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 12, 2020

Any study of Biblical biographies can help us in our spiritual walk by giving us examples that we can emulate … or serve as a warning or a cautionary tale.There are many, many characters in the Bible we never hear of who have a lot to teach us

You know … there are so many familiar characters in the Bible. There’s God, of course … and Jesus. There’s Adam and Eve … Noah … Moses ... Samson … David … Solomon … Peter … John … Paul. But there are many, many others in the Bible we never hear of who have a lot to teach us … people like ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20, 2 Chronicles 14:1-11, 2 Chronicles 15:2-7, 2 Chronicles 15:12, 2 Chronicles 15:15-17, Proverbs 16:25, 2 Chronicles 16:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Come With Us, We Will Do You Good

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2020

Moses invited his brother-in-law to join them, because 1). they served a good God, Who 2.) blessed His people in this life, and Who 3.) planned a fabulous future for His people. We should invite others to know this wonderful God!

COME WITH US, WE WILL DO YOU GOOD Num. 10:29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man had a terribly lengthy surgery. It was expensive and the results weren’t that promising. He went to his doctor for the post-op visit and the doctor said, “Well, I have some sad news for you; you’re not going to live more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clergy In Conflict

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2019

Honouring the Son of God who appoints to holy service may well bring the servant of God into conflict with those who are seeking an easy religion. The one who will serve God, must maintain perspective and remain focused on pleasing Him who appoints to His service.

“Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words. For thus Amos has said, ‘“Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Immanuel

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

God no longer comes near through a burning bush, tabernacle, prophet, or vision. He has come near through Jesus, who is God in the flesh, in order to reconcile us to him so that we can serve him and also carry the message of reconciliation to others.

Have you every heard of Heavenly beans? Little Carried thought that this time of year was for heavenly beans because people sing about it everywhere. The song, Silent Night, that ends with the line, "sleep in heavenly beans." Was her favorite song. Carrie's brother corrected her. He said, "do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Don't Have A "Vision" Or "5 Year Plan" For Our Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 13, 2018

This is an abbreviated sermon used after my annual pastor's report to the congregation explaining why we do not have a written "business plan" for church growth. Instead it lays out the 3 foundational steps the Lord has put in my heart as I serve here.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Jude 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Life As Bread Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2023

While routine is comforting are you willing to put your trust in the Lord when He calls you to serve in His kingdom? Are you willing to leave your shell of normalcy and in your weakness see the Lord's power made perfect in your life?

Your Life as Bread Luke 9:10-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Across the diverse cultures of the world, unique as they may be, commonalities often emerge. While initiation rituals, traditions, histories, values, principles, and boundaries vary, a universal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Coffin That Preached Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 12, 2025

This sermon explores Joseph's deathbed faith, where he rejected the glory of an Egyptian burial and commanded his bones be carried to the Promised Land, serving as a silent testimony of hope to Israel for 400 years that God would one day lead them home.

Introduction: The Prince Who Never Forgot Home Joseph is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. We know him for his coat of many colors, his dreams, and his rise from a prison cell to the palace. By the time he reached the end of his life, Joseph was the Prime Minister of Egypt. He had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Never Sleeps Nor Slumbers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

The God we serve is always awake, always watching, and always working on behalf of His people. This truth should give us confidence in His protection, provision, and faithfulness. As we trust in Him, we can rest in the assurance that He never slumbers nor sleeps.

THE GOD WHO NEVER SLEEPS NOR SLUMBERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:3-4 "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:28-31, Proverbs 3:24-26, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:3-4, Isaiah 40:28-31, Proverbs 3:24-26, 1 Kings 18:27, Matthew 8:24-26, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God