Sermons on Serving In The Church:

Our Call To Worship

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 4, 2007

The beginning of the Church year (Fall) and all of its activities calls for a renewal of commitment and repentance to do the Lord’s work. This Psalm is a call to worship and a call to battle for the church and its ministries.

OUR CALL TO WORSHIP Last week as I was walking my dog a verse came to my mind: “The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it…” I had not memorized this phrase, nor do I recall a song that would grab me the way this phrase did. I shrugged it off and continued the canine ritual. A few days ago I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 24:7-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Special Servants

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A study of Deacons: Definition, Divine Order, and Designation.

Special Servants 1 Timothy 3:8–13 INTRODUCTION • Last week (insert names) was set before you a deacon. • What an exciting time! To see a church grow spiritually. • Elders have asked me to speak on this subject. MAIN BODY I. Definition A. Our English work for Deacon is translated from the Greek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

- You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, John 13:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beehive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages believers to bear each other's burdens, persist in doing good, and draw strength from Christ, fostering unity and love within the church community.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering, this blessed communion of souls. We gather not as strangers passing in the night, but as fellow travelers, bound by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love in our Lord Jesus Christ. Each of us, unique in our own ways, yet ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Topics: Working, Church

God's Body Building Program Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 3, 2013

What are the vital signs of a healthy Church?

When does a person become a part of God’s church? When that happens you are not automatically a part of a local church body. You are a part of the church as a whole. What does that mean, local church body? All around the world there are different kinds of churches, all of which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Right To Be Angry Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2019

Jesus had a right to be angry with the people of God in His day. Does He have a right to be angry with God's people today?

There are a few times in the gospels where we read about our Lord becoming angry. This was one of those times. On the previous evening, Sunday evening, Jesus had gone to the temple area with His disciples and looked around. Apparently, what He saw there angered Him very much, for the next day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualifications Of Deacons

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween, Not The Day, But The Way.

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 25, 2001

Oct. 31st is not inherently evil, but it can be used to serve God or serve the Devil.

October 31 2001 Josh 24:15-15,Deut. 18: 9-14 Halloween not the day, but it is the way that we handle it that can serve God or Satan. The FBI said Monday night that they have asked all law enforcement officials to be on "high alert." (Oct 29 2001) Sources say Osama Bin Ladin’s network is poised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16, Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005

Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Each Other PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The Church, as the body of Christ, should embrace its diversity and unity, working together to spread the love of Christ to the world.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a message that speaks directly to the heart of who we are as a body of believers. We'll be exploring the themes of unity, diversity, and the necessity of the Church as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12-27. Before we read the Scripture passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Topics: Multiethnic Church

As Others See Us

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001

John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Terrorism Firsthand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001

In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2 Enlist As A Good Soldier Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2008

Let us study David’s last words about GOOD SOLDIERS. God needs some good people to enlist and serve the church well.

#2 ENLIST AS A GOOD SOLDIER THE LAST WORDS ABOUT GOOD SOLDIERS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom I would like to thank Gene Hammon, Hazard, Ky. for the fodder that started this message. This is part two of a two part series. Our nation claims: WE NEED A FEW GOOD MEN. It is time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 21, 2008

Examines the external evidence (historians, early church fathers, matryrs) and the external evidence for Jesus existence. Teaches us to be humble and serve like Jesus did.

What we Believe Series – Part 3 Who is this Jesus? – Phil. 2:3-11 NLT (Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB - His What We Believe Series) . We have been in a series the last couple of weeks called ‘What we believe.’ The last couple of weeks we have looked at God the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Called To Send Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is the third in the Calling of God series, Called to stand, called to serve & called to send. God still calling and churches need to send people to the mission field.

Call to Send Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go The mother of Christian Schwartz died as he was born. Before her death she exacted this promise from her husband: “When my baby becomes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Church Of God