Sermons on Serving Self:

Modeling For Minsitry Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul serves as an excellent role model for all Christians. He has already spoken of his ministry, message and motives. Here he provides us with a model.

MODELING FOR MINISTRY II CORINTHIANS 6:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Lots of people have made a career out of modeling. They adorn themselves in the latest fashion and entice people like me into purchasing what they are wearing. While some model clothing, some model ministry. I’ve had some role models ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 10, 2017

In order to make an impact for Christ, believers need to be out there serving the Lord with all our heart through the gifts, talents and skills He has given us.

All believers are called to be the light of the world, as Jesus stated in Matthew 5:14. Regardless of where we are in life, we are encouraged to make the best use of our time for Jesus, utilizing the skills, talents, resources, and spiritual gifts He has given us. God desires for us to be worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prison Break -My Testimony

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 30, 2020

Who is worthy in this world is the question asked by many people. When I was a young man I asked this question, is there anybody worthy on this earth that I may serve....

PRISON BREAK Rev 5:2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?" Who is worthy in this world is the question asked by many people. When I was a young man I asked this question, is there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:2

What Do You Have In Your House?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 29, 2020

The widow’s husband was a servant of God, he served the Lord fervently while he was living, but when he died he left nothing for the family but debt.

The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are On God's Hands

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 21, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. We are ON God's hands so we are never out of His sight or remembrance. We are never alone as we serve Him.

We Are ON God’s Hands Scripture: Psalm 27:13; John 14:27, 1; James 1:2; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 49:15-17 The title of today’s message is “We are ON God’s Hands.” Yes, you heard me correctly. The title is “We are ON God’s Hands” and you’ll understand it clearly as we progress through the message. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 49:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Man In The Fire

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Religion is PERSONAL but religion is NOT PRIVATE! It effects the way you live in the world! You can't love and serve God while acting as YOU please.

March 21, 1993 Every good Christian boy or girl, along with every good Jewish boy or girl, knows the story of the three Hebrew children in the furnace. We "get" the "lesson" we are "supposed" to get from it. BUT TWO THINGS WE JUST MAY NEED TO REMEMBER: (1) THEY ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Taking No Chances

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2023

Incomplete obedience is disobedience. And yet, many fellow Christians attempt to serve God while living for the world. We need to discover the will of the Lord and courageously do that will.

“In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah the son of Amaziah, king of Judah, began to reign. He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2022

Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Recover All – Lessons From Ziklag Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Ziklag was a place of loss, but also a place of divine encounter, recovery, and restoration. It teaches us that we serve a God who sees, who speaks, and who restores.

RECOVER ALL – LESSONS FROM ZIKLAG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 27-30 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 61:7, Romans 8:28, Psalm 126:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Ziklag represents a place of in-between—a transitional space between prophecy and fulfilment, battles and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Fights Invisible Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

We serve a God who not only sees the invisible but fights our battles on that level. God is not only a warrior; He is the LORD of Hosts, the Commander of the armies of Heaven.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS INVISIBLE BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 91:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 35:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is more than what meets the eye. There is a spiritual realm that governs much of what happens in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry Integrity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with integrity in ministry, encouraging others with integrity, and serving with integrity, following the example of Paul and his companions in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into 1 Thessalonians and explore the importance of integrity in ministry. Before we begin, let's remember the words of C.S. Lewis: "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." This applies not only to our personal lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Topics: Ministry, Integrity

Money Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon explores our attitudes towards wealth, challenging us to serve God over money, resist materialism's illusions, and maintain a balanced, godly perspective on finances.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be sharing God's Word with you today. Our focus today is on the critical, yet often overlooked issue of wealth, money, and our attitude towards them. It's an issue that affects us all, regardless of our financial status. Whether we have much or little, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Ecclesiastes 5:10

Topics: Money

Trustworthy In The Little PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Trusting God with our money reveals our true priorities; faithful stewardship transforms wealth into eternal impact and frees us from serving money as a master.

Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair. In a world where prices climb and schedules squeeze, our hearts can feel thin. We carry questions into church tucked beneath our smiles. Will the paycheck stretch? Will the college fund be enough? Will retirement come with peace or pressure? Money talks, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:9-16

Topics: Money Management, Stewardship

4 Unrelated Sermons, On 4 Unrelated Stories (Exodus 4:18-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2021

(1) How to Say Goodbye; (2) God Wants you to Serve Him; (3) God took circumcision seriously; (4) Why we praise God.

There are parts of the Bible that lend themselves more to teaching/preaching than others. Today's passage, Exodus 4:18-31, doesn't lead to a smooth sermon. It's a series of four short stories. Each of these stories has its own little buildup and conclusion. Each of these stories has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Unspeakable Joy: Loving The Unseen Savior Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that our faith allows us to genuinely love the unseen Christ, resulting in an inexpressible and glorified joy that transcends our circumstances and serves as a foretaste of heaven.

Introduction: The World's Motto The world lives by a simple motto: "Seeing is believing." We are creatures of the senses. We trust what we can see, what we can touch, what we can measure. We demand evidence, proof, and personal experience. To love someone, you must know them, see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist