Sermons on Serving Faithfully:

I Wish I Was A Donkey

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Learning valuable life lessons from the service of the donkey during Jesus’ triumphal entry.

I Wish I Was A Donkey Matthew 21:1-11 Today we are going to take a little different look at Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. To begin with, let’s take a look at those who were present. 1. Jesus 2. The Disciples 3. The crowd 4. The Donkey Today I want to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dirty Feet

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.”

“DIRTY FEET” JOHN 13:1-17 JULY 30, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION SENTENCE: To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.” How COULD Jesus wash Dirty Feet? I. WE MUST KNOW WHO WE ARE/ JESUS KNEW WHO HE WAS (vs. 3) A. Jesus knew His origin 1. He had come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001

An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

“Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenge Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 9, 2009

Why we serve and what results when we serve.

The basis of this series is from Nelson Searcy and The Journey Church, however this message is my own. The Challenge of Servanthood John 13:1-5, 12-17, 34-35 When we Serve, We Humble Ourselves When we Serve, We Lead Others When we Serve, We Love God Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Opposition Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2007

Serving Christ requires sacrifice. What steps must we take in order to serve Christ effectively?

How to Deal With Opposition II Timothy 4:5 Purpose: To describe the hard realities of sharing the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to renew (or start) a commitment to sacrifice in order to serve Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Part In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 4, 2011

Matthew's genealogy of Jesus shows that all of us can serve Jesus in the present regardless of our past.

I think that most of us instinctively understand the importance of beginnings in our lives. As we embark on our journey through the life of Jesus, we’ll find that His beginnings had tremendous impact on his life here on earth and a significant influence on His ministry. So we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Discreet Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus In The House Of Mary

Contributed by Joao Cruz on May 28, 2007

Mary hosting Jesus

JESUS IN THE HOUSE DE MARY Introduction: MARY - HEBREW: LADY, SOVEREIGN. Filoxenia = Greek word for Friend of the foreigner. She loved a stranger in her home. Maria Jesus’ mother. She opened her heart to God and her house for His son. I. The Birth of Jesus (Mt 1:18-25) A. Maria was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Labor For The Lord Is Eternal!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 9, 2013

Our Labor for the Lord is Eternal! In this sermon outline we point out nine characteristics of our labor for the Lord in our Christian Walk. It is not only a walk of faith but also of works that God desires us to live. It is also a labor of victory, peace

Our Labor for the Lord is Eternal! In this sermon outline we point out nine characteristics of our labor for the Lord in our Christian Walk. It is not only a walk of faith but also of works that God desires us to live. It is also a labor of victory, peace and joy. I. Our labor for the Lord is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going With God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 1, 2012

GOING WITH GOD... Rebekah becomes the bride of Isaac because she was willing to go when the servant of the Lord invited her. Will you go with God?

From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org GOING WITH GOD Genesis 24:42-67 Intro: There are 4 important characters in today’s text. Abraham, his servant, Isaac, and Rebekah. These four typify for us the search and call for sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-67, Genesis 24:60-67

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2013

Peter addresses the church and communicates the glad tidings that we, the people of God, possess tremendous privileges. The Church is privileged in that it is able to shine with & proclaim the excellencies of God.

1 Peter 2: 9 & 10 THE PEOPLE OF GOD [Renewing Hope Series] [Exodus 19:5-6 / Isaiah 43:20-21] A story is told of a hitchhiker who was trying to get a ride one night in Las Angles. A car pulled over to pick him up. When the hitchhiker got into the car he saw the face of the driver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict And Crucifixion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 30, 2011

How saved people are to live.

CONFLICT AND CRUCIFIXION 1.The conflict Gal.5;17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. The flesh lusted against the Spirit The spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Spirit In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 14, 2011

The Lord desires us to use our gifts in service to Him and when we do that we will experience His Spirit in the midst of our serving.

Series: Experiencing the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Loved

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

Let us all take out our towels from our drawers and kneel down before others, and serve them as Jesus serves us, by loving them unto the end. Let us each serve our Lord, by serving all people, in the grace of God’s ultimate and sacrificial love.

INTRO One of the neatest gifts I’ve ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: “Blessed to be a blessing” Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Lutheran