Sermons on Serving Self:

What Is Ministry Acceptable To God?

Contributed by Rohith Krupal Gokula on Nov 19, 2018

What is acceptable and pleasing ministry to God.

When John and James requested Jesus to grant them seat one on the right and another on the left in the glory, remaining ten disciples heard it and began to be indignant at James and John (v41). Then Jesus called all of them and gave them a timeless lesson which is contrary to the philosophy and ...read more

In Times Like These (A Covid-19 Sermon)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2020

Years ago, a woman wrote a song in the most trying time during World War II that became one of the most beloved hymns in the Church. This sermon was meant to bring comfort and peace to our people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Times Like These (A COVID-19 sermon) Chuck Sligh August 30, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks To The Faithful

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019

A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021

Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing The Harvest (Discipleship) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2022

The Bible teaches us that we need to share the harvest financially but also physically by discipling and mentoring others for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Series: Sharing the Harvest! (discipleship/mentoring) Video Illustration: Mentoring others by BluefishTV. Thesis: The Bible teaches us that we need to share the harvest financially but also physically by discipling and mentoring others for the Kingdom of Heaven. We should desire to invest our time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, Leviticus 23:22, Deuteronomy 24:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does The Lord Need Anything

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 18, 2023

Jesus enters Jerusalem

Does the Lord Need Anything? Mark 11:1-14 The Gospel of Mark dedicated only ten chapters to the life and ministry of Jesus, but there are six chapters written about the events leading to Jesus’ Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension. The King of the Kingdom solidified His Kingdom on the Cross at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undivided Devotion Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon describing several points that show the level of our devotion to God

Undivided Devotion 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 9-14-2025 Scripture: 1 Corinthians chapter 7 ________________________________________ Introduction At a previous church, we had a sudden influx of younger people who had no church background and had tons of questions. So, we did a series on Wednesday ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Idolatry: Today’s Idols Are More In The Self Than On The Shelf.

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 25, 2018

Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue.

Idolatry Topic: Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue. • An idol of the mind is as offensive to God as an idol of the hand. IDOLATRY EXTENDS BEYOND THE WORSHIP OF IMAGES AND ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001

You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2001

God is looking for people who are persistent prayers; people who are prepared to be changed through prayer and people who have time for Him.

21-10-01 Briningham/Binham Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: At the turn of the century in Switzerland, a small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 25, 2004

Part 2 in the series "Victory in Jesus." We must die to ourselves in order to have victory over sin and live for Christ.

DEAD MAN WALKING Victory In Jesus – Part 2 Galatians 2 September 26, 2004 Introduction: I was born and raised in the church. Ok, I was not literally born in a church. I was born in a hospital, but you know what I mean. Actually the day I was born my parents missed church because I was born on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Christians choose to do things out of self-lessness

A matter of the heart – Selflessness We have been looking a Paul’s letter to the Philippians and how he just seems to exhibit an abnormal response to his current situation. The first week he opened the letter with prayers to God for the church in Philippi. How they had supported ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Congregational