Sermons on Serving:

Service, In Giving. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thankful For God's Family! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 21, 2024

Paul ends his letter with some personal greetings and thoughts. 36 people are mentioned. More greetings are found in this chapter than in every other letter of Paul combined.

Thankful For God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction Today is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Many traveling this week. It is the last sermon in our series through the letter to the Romans. This is good timing because Romans 16 is a chapter filled with giving thanks! Summary of our Romans ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Your Priorities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores how to prioritize God's presence, pursue His peace, and place His purpose above all else, using the story of Mary and Martha.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, to delve into the divine wisdom of God's Word. As we gather in fellowship, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." Our focus today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Ordering Priorities

Gifts Given By Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts, their role in equipping believers for ministry, and how to discover, understand, and utilize them for God's glory.

Good morning, dear friends! How blessed we are to gather together in the house of the Lord, to soak in His Word and to seek His wisdom. We have before us a topic of profound significance, a topic that is as essential to our Christian walk as the very air we breathe. We are here to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

Lift The Savior Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores recognizing Jesus' majesty, amplifying His message in our lives, and inspiring others towards a relationship with Him.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to unwrap the divine mysteries, to soak in the profound wisdom, and to be stirred by the life-altering truths that God, in His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Lift Jesus

Jesus Glorified-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 11, 2023

1 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-I—John 12:20-36 Attention: I regularly use a weedeater when I cut the grass. We have to trim a good deal—around buildings, & trees, & trimming the ditch out front. We have a gasoline powered Stihl FS 56 RC-E. It’s a great German product! I’m on my second one! I used the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Differences Between Mary And Martha

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you like? Martha or Mary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be busy with the LORD and not for the LORD. To show different standard of living or lifestyles of faith, we pattern our lifestyle of living according to Mary. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master's Men: Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon series looks at the apostles of Jesus; this particular sermon focuses on Peter.

The Apostle Peter Matthew 10:2a July 11th, 2010 If you’ve ever gone into a fancy church you’ve probably seen pictures or statues of the Apostles. Growing up in Germany there were beautiful cathedrals all over the place: you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a huge, ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assault Against The Faithful Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 15, 2021

Paul's assessment of himself was that he was unworthy of God's grace. However, Christ is merciful; He will receive anyone who comes to Him in faith, even those who are full of themselves.

“Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

"Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Body Builders

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Nov 13, 2001

Being a Body Builder is more than pumping iron. It’s getting into spiritual shape so that the Body of Christ may be built up.

Eph. 4:11-16 “Body Builders” Intro. Have you ever seen a professional Body Builder?  Muscles rippling and bulging, every part in sync, his whole body a perfect specimen of health. Today, I want to talk to you about becoming a Body Builder.  Not the Body Builders we see on TV, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

In His Service

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

I don’t know about you, but when I die, I want to be able to stand in the presence of Jesus and look back over my life and see that it counted for something.

IN HIS SERVICE When you die, what do you want your tombstone to say? Do you want it to say, “He died with the most toys?” Do you want it to say, “She had a street named after her?” Do you want it to say, “She came to church every week?” Do you want it to say, “He accomplished much in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Luke 12:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 4 of 5.

REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closet thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Business As Usual

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture.

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank, I would imagine, in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture. Daniel, was brought as a teenager-captive, to Babylon. At the setting of this text Daniel is nearly 90 years old. A whole lot of changes have taken places. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Parables

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan