Sermons on Serving In Ministry:

Hinneni

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 10, 2009

Isaiah says, "Hinneni," or, "HERE I AM," when God calls. The only way he can have this confidence is through knowing the forgiveness of Christ. When God call us we respond like Isaiah because of the cross alone.

Language is a funny thing. It’s amazing that we can share so much by just talking. Ideas, feelings, problems, joys, knowledge – all passed on through language. We don’t often stop to think about how amazing it is that we can talk. But we also don’t often stop to think of the limits of human ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Enlisted For Service

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jun 28, 2009

Calling all youth to serve in the Kingdom of God alongside their pastors.

ENLISTED FOR SERVICE 6/4/2009 – Burley, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Mark 8:34-36 “34Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. 35If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36

Denomination: Apostolic

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Debtors Dinner Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-50

Denomination: Baptist

What About Jesus?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 30, 2002

Some responses are shared to questions people might have about Jesus.

What do we do when you see a police car? Some say "Slow down," some say "Break!" "Scream." Just even when we’re at a stoplight and a police car pulls up behind us how many of us get nervous? You’re already thinking, "What did I do?... Did they see me run that stop sign last week? I’m making ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-10, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer Life Of Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Mar 9, 2002

A Look At The Prayer Life of Jesus, Our Great High Priest.

The Prayer Life of Our Great High Priest I. When Did He Pray? A. In Times of Preparation (Luke 3:21) B. In Times of Pressure (Luke 5:16) C. In Times of Privacy (Luke 9:18) D. In Times of Transformation (Luke 9:29) E. In Times of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Mud in You eye is the easy bit, it getting people to believe how it got their. You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (sep 2008)

Mud In Your Eye John 9 "Wives feel resentment when it is assumed that they are responsible for everything that goes wrong around the house. This is epitomized in the television ad in which the husband is upset because there’s a ’ring around the collar.’ The wife breaks into tears because her ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hands Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 10, 2008

One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangel

Hands of Jesus! One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangelist T. L. Osborn. I worked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

El Profeta Prometido Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 12, 2008

Sólo Jesús es nuestro guía seguro

El profeta prometido Intro: Creo que estarás de acuerdo conmigo en que en un momento u otro de la vida, todos hemos necesitado alguien que nos guíe, que nos oriente, que nos dirija, que nos señale el camino, que nos muestre qué debemos hacer; quizá se trató de un problema relacional, de una ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordinary Men For An Extraordinary Task

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus called 12 men ordinary men to change the world. God still calls ordinary people to do an extraordinary task.

I. Ordinary Men A. These were simple men whom Jesus choose to follow Him B. Some might see them as unfit. - Jesus, Son of Joseph Woodcrafter’s Carpenter Shop Nazareth 25922 From: Jordan Management Consultants Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Authorized Personnel Only Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Mark 11:27-33 about the authority of Jesus and its source

Text: Mark 11:27-33, Title: Authorized Personnel Only, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: All the signs that say “authorized personnel only,” the ones at the Jacksonville Zoo that said “only snakes and authorized humans.” And those signs on interstate crossovers… B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The Better Priest

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Christ is superior in His priesthood because of His ministry

“CHRIST: THE BETTER PRIEST” Hebrews 7:1-10 August 31, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: “The painting of Lucretia” Back in the 17th century, the Dutch artist Rembrandt painted two portraits of a famous Roman heroine named Lucretia. One portrait was painted in the year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Look Into The Heart Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2008

Through the pages of His Word, we can look into the heart of God! -- And what a big-hearted God we have!

Take a Look into the Heart of God Matthew 14:13-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 2, 2008 *There have been amazing advances in technology in our lifetime. MRI’s allow doctors to look inside our bodies in a way that would have boggled the mind 100 years ago. It boggles my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Quitando Barreras

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 8, 2010

Jesus purificó el templo de vendedores para dar paso a los que querían adorar. Muchas veces nosotros tenemos obstáculos para venir a Dios, pero Jesús quita todo impedimento.

I. Introducción a. Huracanes de Florida esta semana b. Habiendo estado en un huracán (Hugo) recuerdo los daños causados y los días y a veces semanas para que todo se reestableciera. Los calles se inundaban y no permitían el paso y teníamos que buscan rutas alternas. Luego había arboles y cables ...read more

Scripture: John 2:14-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist