Sermons on Serving:

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

As living stones built on Christ the Cornerstone we become the temple for God’s Spirit and a priestshood serving one another.

Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Servanthood

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008

Andrew is an example of a person who was content to serve in the background. Three stories of his service reveal the true heart of a servant.

Servanthood John 1:40-42 Introduction In a national study George Barna interviewed thousands of people, believers and non-believers. He questioned them about what success means, how you get there and how do you measure it. Most people’s responses focused on personal accomplishments, family ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

All The Lonely People Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

The Apostle Paul serves as a fine example of how Christians at times can feel overwhelmed by the circumstances they are facing even loneliness.

Cornerstone Church October 15, 2006 “ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE, WHERE DO THEY ALL COME FROM?” 2 Timothy 4:9-13, 16 Introductory Thoughts: Most Christians cannot deny the profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ruth: A Model Of Mercy

Contributed by Linda Oaks Garrett on Jan 2, 2008

The sermon explores the way Ruth’s suffering and ultimate triumph serve as a model for people who grieve during Advent.

Ruth: A Model of Mercy The Christmas season is often an emotional one. Frequently we feel stress over finding time and money to purchase presents and getting them wrapped, or we anticipate the joy of anticipating time with family. Many people experience different and more difficult emotions at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Love Is The Greatest" 1 Cor. 13 Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 22, 2008

Paul tells a church which is divided that they need to live and act in love because this is the most excellent way to serve God.

“Love is the Greatest” Opening Illustration: Open with the Jars of Clay video, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” Thesis: Paul tells a church which is divided that they need to live and act in love because this is the most excellent way to serve God. Scripture Texts: I Cor. 12:31: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independent Jonah And The Life-Giving Crusade Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 29, 2008

God not only gave Jonah a second chance to live but a second chance to serve. He does the same in our lives!

How far would you go to find a fountain of youth? What would you give to forever have the energy level of a two-year old and the smooth skin of a baby’s bottom? In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the intrepid Dr. Jones slogged through a sewer, stepped over rats, outran a fire, did ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008

God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believer's Triumph

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2008

A sermon that talks about how we can be assured of our salvation and because of that assurance we can serve God.

Believer’s Triumph Romans 8:31-39 Prayer Introduction I. verses 31-34 31 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?£ 32 He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything? 33 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Mop Bucket Attitude Mba

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 31, 2009

A sermon on how to serve the ministry of the church (Material adapted from Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Church")

Sermon for 9/30/2009 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: Dave Thomas, Wendy’s Hamburgers, “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 3, 2009

Sometimes in life we find ouselves in pits of God’s design, they are to serve a purpose but they are not to become our places of residence.

How to get out of the pit Psalm 40: 1-3 There are many instances of where people find themselves in a pit Joseph was throw in a pit by His evil brothers Absalom was thrown in a pit There are times when you need to go into a pit to kill an enemy as was the case of Benaiah Some times that you fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Ilife, Part 4

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This is the fourth message of a five-part series on the God-given purpose of our lives. This sermon focuses on serving in the Body of Christ.

We’re in a series right now talking about purpose, and why we live, and how we find meaning, and why we’re on this planet, and why we’re alive, and how do we answer some of the large questions in our life. Some of those deeper questions and just the menial things so I want to talk for a few minutes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoration Of Broken Foundations Series

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

The steps that must be taken for a broken foundation to be restored. This articles serves as a sequel message to Dealing with and Separation from Evil Foundations.

By Bode Ayodele In a previous message we treated Dealing With and Separating from Evil Human Foundations. In the message we noted that certain individuals were building on foundations that had already been destroyed through the sins of their ancestors. The next issue is after separation how do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2009

Greatness is not determined by status. It is determined by service. So if you want to be truly great then follow the least, be the least, and serve the least

Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, There’d be brighter night lights, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not So With You

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational