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Back To The Basics - Service Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of service as a fundamental aspect of Christian life, emphasizing that God has created us for good works and provides us with opportunities and resources to serve others, following the example set by Jesus.

Welcome! It’s hard to believe this is our last week together in our Back to the Basics sermon series. So far we’ve covered prayer, scripture, confession, and today we’ll be talking about service. Or said another way, serving others. Truth be told, we could probably do a “basics” series for another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 20:28

Topics: Service, God's Plan, Selflessness

Sermon Series: Back To The Basics

Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011

James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 45 - Give God The Rightful Place Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2025

Jonah as a prophet of God did not give God the rightful place. When we obey God, serve Him alone, and set aside all that displeases Him, we will truly honor God and give Him the rightful place in our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:7, “But God appointed a worm at the rising of the dawn of the next day, and it struck the plant, and it withered.” (LITV) As Jonah enjoyed the shade of the plant that God had prepared for him, the Lord appointed a worm that obeyed God’s bidding, and ate up the plant, so that it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Luke 17:10, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 9:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Kings 18:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Harmony In The Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jul 29, 2015

When we reach the age that the best place for us to live is a nursing home we are often very set in our ways. We want things done our way! This causes conflict in the home. The Bible teaches us to work together for the good of the group.

Harmony in the Home “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Romans 12:16 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” Psalm 133:1 To begin I want to talk about something ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2025

The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. The sacrifice of Christ demands a response: a life set apart for Him. But what does holiness mean, and how do we live it out daily?

Go! And Live a Holy Life Introduction: The Christian life is a call to holiness. In a world that promotes self-indulgence, compromise, and sin, God calls us to live differently. 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NLT) declares: "He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:2, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 5:25-27, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 12:10, Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:15, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#6: We Reap The Full Harvest Of The Good Only If We Persevere Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

We have several people here today that have set aside a piece of acreage that sits next to their house for a special purpose. It’s better known as "The Garden." In the summer it supports row after row of vegetation: Let’s take a poll of what is planted….N

What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. “You reap what you sow” There are universal laws of sowing and reaping: They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priority #1: Love God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 5, 2026

Challenges hearers to consider how they will grow in their love for God.

“PRIORITY #1: LOVE GOD” FBCF – 1/4/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – The new year usually causes folks to start thinking about new things: Resolutions they are making – Changes they want to see – Adjustments to different areas of their lives – Maybe want to check off some things off your “bucket list” this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Mark 12:28-30, 1 John 4:19, Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry, The Door Is Still Open!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 21, 2010

Friend, my goal today is to win you for Christ. God loves you and wants you to spend eternity with him. If you have been one of those who have been coming to Church faithfully for many years and never really received Jesus as your personal Savior, I de

We are not told who that “someone” was who asked Jesus the question “Lord will those who are saved be few?” but in answering the question Jesus actually tells us how to get there. He tells us that only few will get in while many will stand outside the door and keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

We're Missing The God Behind The Word: Who Are You Really God?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023

It's astonishing how we can miss this simple connection. We can get so focused on belief in scripture, a worldview, a depiction of reality, which is all good stuff, that we can all together miss that the goal is to know the real God who behind all this information.

The thing we need to discover is this: Who is God, really? That is the chief question. Nothing else really matters. We've been in evangelical Christianity, and the apologetics movement, ever focused on a list of things we ought to believe. It's very informational. This is all exceedingly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Be Used By God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 26, 2002

Learn about your life’s mission and then do it!

(Power Point presentation and audience outline available for $10 Contribution to my church’s worship fund and to cover shipping) "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous... You were there while I was being formed... You saw me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14-16, Job 10:8, Job 10:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jochebed, A Great Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Is motherhood all sacrifice and no reward? No, for nothing done in God’s will is without its reward. This just shows us the humor of God, for out of Pharaoh’s treasury is coming the support for the child who will one day set His people free.

Mother had worked hard with her little girl in teaching her a part for a church program. The little girl had gone over it again and again, but when she stood up in front of people her mouth went dry and her mind went blank. She did not know what to say. Her mother sat in the front and tried to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

God's Grace: Absolutely Free! (#1) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

For anyone who feels inadequate. . . you ARE! You need to hear about grace! Here are three things you need to believe about GOd’s grace. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. > rated +75% positive by over 2,500 Sermoncentral users. > Each CD is only $10 including S&H. > Available in WordPerfect & Microsoft Word. > Many sermons not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Jewels Of Rules Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Jun 2, 2020

One of the first benefits we obtained in the Garden of Eden was life itself. But, even better... the promise of never dying, actually... as long as we followed one simple rule. See... God set into motion man's Free-Will...

It is a rare person who does not like benefits. The working we do, the toiling we face, and the utter anguish we endure are all resolved when benefits follow closely behind. You may know that ‘benefits‘ is generally described as, “something that is advantageous or good.” Sometimes, even having an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, John 15:5, Proverbs 19:27, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible