Sermons on Shared Service:

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your First And Best Is Good Enough (Haggai 2:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

God will take your work, and use it. And He will bring the glory.

Last week, we worked through Haggai 1. In that chapter, Yahweh challenges his people to stop, and think, about their struggle to prosper. All of you have had times in your life, probably, where you've worked like a dog, and had nothing to show for it. And there's few things more ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Shepherd's Story Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Friends

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Living The Dream

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-24, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 4:23-24, Deuteronomy 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Serving God In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 10, 2021

It is possible for any young man or woman who chooses to serve God faithfully and victoriously in our generation to do so, despite the pressures on the youth to live outside the way of God and His righteousness.

Serving God In The Days of Your Youth Study Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13 - 14 Introduction: - God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their youthful years, provided they will be ready to make use of His provisions. - The youthful years is characterized with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Here To Serve, Lord, As You Wish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2021

A sermon on Christian service, looking at David with Mephibosheth and Ziba.

10.17.21 2 Samuel 9:1–13 1 David said, “Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul, to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s house named Ziba, so they summoned him to come to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Third Sermon When we worship what should be our impact

The Impact of Worship-145 1-21.docx Psalm 145:1-21 Our church secretary, Cathy, has really done a super job with our weekly bulletin, don’t you think? On the rare occasion that we have a typo, it’s usually my fault for not catching it when I proof it. Other churches are not as fortunate as we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor, A Servant Worthy Of Double Honor

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2019

Worthy of double honor! Paul encourages the Corinthian Church to honor them for they are worthy to be acknowledged for their faithfulness in the ministry; for their remarkable love for Christ and His servants.

Sermon: Worthy of Double Honor Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13-18 Introduction: The Scripture gives us unusual insight into the inner workings of the Church at Corinth. It is likely that these men Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus delivered the letter to Paul from the Corinthian church, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Corinthians: Church Matters (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthian's mistakes. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul says the church should grow in three ways: spirituality, size, and service!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/16/2014 One Sunday morning a little girl sat on the bathroom counter watching her daddy shave in the mirror. After gazing intently at their reflections for some minutes, she said, “Daddy, did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018

A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-9, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of An Abundant Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Apr 10, 2018

Learning how to live the life God has intended for us

THE ABUNDANT CHRISTIAN LIFE JOHN 10:10 25 MAR 18 DR. M POPE INTRO: As we are one week away from Easter, we are reminded of the new life we have through Christ from being born again. To be Born again means we have experienced a ‘Spiritual Resurrection’. We have eternal life. What I want to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist