Sermons on Serving Jesus:

A Servant's Song

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008

The word Christian and servant should be synonymous.

A SERVANTS SONG Psalm 123 1. DEPENDENCE - Vs. 1 A. Personal 1. Unto you – Lord -YAHWEH & God - Elohim B. Powerful 1. Our God is in control 2. Storms and thunder – God is on His throne! C. Provisional 1. 121:1 2. DUTY - Vs. 2 A. Nearness 1. Can’t see hand unless you are near B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

High Empowered Endorsement

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2012

Being empowered and endorsed by Christ. Even when we as believers are called to authority, we are still His servants.

“High-Powered Endorsement” 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 1. Endorsed their devotion to encouragement and service (v.15-17) Application: We should not be hung up on recognition when we choose to serve. As Christians, we are all called to serve; we don’t have to be on the “leader ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Game Day! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Benchwarmer Pt. 5 - Game Day I. Introduction As I told you about 7 weeks ago or so, I have been umping little league baseball for the last few seasons. I have learned some things from this experience. I have learned that the ump isn't supposed to dominate the game but facilitate it instead. I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most young men and women that attend a Bible College are given six weeks to find a church that they will be working with. The colleges call this, “Christians service!”

• Those who are sincere about doing something for the Lord look for a church that will use them. They realized they are in training for the ministry and they want to be used by the Lord and get all the experience they can get. • Some students that are not sincere are very content to find a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Grip! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dry Ground

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

We are living in a time in history that has never been before. A time that is as wicked as any time before. A time when the land in which we live is dry spiritually. We need a good soaking rain, a flood from God. The dry ground is a symptom of the problem

DRY GROUND Text: Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: We are living in a time in history that has never been before. A time that is as wicked as any time before. A time when the land in which we live is dry spiritually. We need a good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Patience SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring God's unwavering support for those who serve Him with patience.

Waiting upon the Lord is a posture of trust and dependence. It is a recognition that God is faithful and will provide for our needs. As we wait upon Him, He will renew our strength, give us power over temptation and discouragement, and help us fulfill our daily duties with perseverance. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Patience, Serving God

Service Done With Love

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024

When the Israelites are about to enter the promised land, God prevents their hearts to become proud by engaging them to loving services to others.

*James 4:6, God opposes the proud but He gives more grace to the humble. *Matthew 23:12, those who exalts himself will be humbled. 1. Regarding HELPING the poor *verses 9-10, (INCLUDE them in the budgeting of your INCOME) “‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Servant

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

1. FAITHFUL Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Matthew 24:13 ERV But the one who remains faithful to the end will be saved. Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Calibrating With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 7, 2021

Part of serving Jesus Christ is our lifelong commitment to calibrate and recalibrate what goes on within us and what goes on in our relationship to the people in our lives. This frequent adjustment is based upon His revealed will in His Word.

Calibrating with God (Proverbs 29:20, 23-27) 1. One man: “While working as a prison guard in Prague, part of my job included a lot of walking up and down the prison corridors. I used to pass a lot of bad Czechs.” Ouch! 2. Checking account checks, different story. Some people balance their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:20, Proverbs 29:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Established By Encouragement Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are disappointments in serving Jesus, that is why Paul needed the encouragement of others, and that is why we all do. The only way any Christian can be obedient over the long hall, and not get weary in well doing, is to be encouraged by other believers.

One of the greatest heroes in Minnesota history was James Root of White Bear. He was the engineer on the No. 4 Limited the day it pulled out of Duluth heading for St. Paul on Sept. 1, 1894. Before that day ended he saved the lives of nearly 400 people. Unknown to him and his passengers they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-13

Jesus As He Now Is: The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2010

When we talk about Christ being exalted at the Father's right hand, most of us have a pretty feeble picture in our minds; yet we do not serve a tired and shy Messiah who is but a man; we serve the Son of Man Who is the Son of God.

Jesus As He NOW Is: The Glorified Christ (Revelation 1:12-16) 1. What is your Jesus like? 2. Weak Jesus or strong Jesus? Is He kind or nice, or both? Does He get angry? Is He a victim to our choices? Is He both man and God, or something less? 3. If you saw His face as it now is, would you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Greater Than Our Unbelief

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 13, 2020

In the same way, the verses we are going to study today serve as a warning for believers that were being tempted to find their hope in something other than the Gospel.

Jesus is > than our Unbelief Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Downtown Fellowship 8-18-19 La Mano [Picture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mano_de_Punta_del_Este#/media/File:Thehandofpuntadeleste.jpg] In the coastal town of Punta de Esta in Uruguay, there is a very famous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist