Sermons on Shared Service:

Anointed For Profit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2020

Pastors and teachers are appointed to serve Christ and His churches. They lovingly tend His flock without thought of personal enrichment.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord GOD: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call (Part I) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000

This sermon looks at the relationship between works and growing disciples. You can’t mature without serving and service requires a disciple.

Answering The Call (Part I) The Open Door John 4: 35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Sermon preached prior to celebrating the Lord’s Supper preached on the morning before a business meeting and the week before revival services.

Come To the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: One of the things I love about the Christian faith is the fact that so little is required of us to be saved. We aren’t good enough…so we can quit trying. We can’t do enough good deeds…so that is out of the question. Church…Baptism…Giving… You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does God Want? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 27, 2005

God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.

INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Struck By A Demon Series

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Feb 7, 2001

This is the sermon that Rev. Fair wrote for the Funeral service of his own 21 year old college honor student who committed suicide.

Struck by a Demon Rev. Ronald L. Fair March 4, 2000 Good afternoon, my dearest church family, the family of God, friends of import, community leaders, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Greek Sorority friends, personal friends of Mark and special young people. Marcia, Alison and I express our deepest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26, Philippians 1:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

I Can't Get My Robe Dirty! The Chipped Windshield

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2002

I share the story of standing with a guilty man on death row, and how I hope some day Jesus will stand by me.

WHO ME? I CAN’T GET MY ROBE DIRTY! The chipped windshield? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I write this after leaving the funeral home, I talked with a man that has not been in church for four months. I asked him why? He said that his church was growing and that he liked to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:14, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full gospel...with signs

THE INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:1; AMOS 3:3 Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025

In community we share our joys so others can rejoice with us, and we share our burdens and sorrows with others because God didn’t create us to do life alone (1 Cor 12:26; Gal 6:2).

I just read a headline in Deutsche Welle news which read “Germany sees uptick in people living alone.” Single-person households are already the most common household type in Germany, making up over 40% of the total. Loneliness is most common among those under 30. But this trend isn’t unique to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remain Faithful And Refuse To Compromise Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of steadfastness.

REMAIN FAITHFUL & REFUSE TO COMPROMISE Revelation 1:9-11 Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, was apprehended and persecuted because of his faith in Christ. Once captured, he asked for an hour in prayer, and his request was granted. Polycarp prayed so intently that his guards repented that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus (6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In Acts 9, Paul encounters Jesus and his life is changed. His story involves his sin, his salvation, and his service.

Encountering Jesus (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/8/2015 Two thousand years ago, Jesus entered our world and changed everything. Jesus is the most famous person in all of history. More songs have been sung to him, artwork created of him, and books written about him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-16, Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall I Send? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2024

Based on Isaiah 6:8 - Challenges hearers to respond to God's call to go share the Gospel w/ a lost world.

“WHOM SHALL I SEND?” Isaiah 6:8 FBCF – 12/1/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – We begin LMCO Week of Prayer today. Here’s one real-life reason we receive this offering every year. - Missionary video Here’s another reason: - Michaela – young lady studying to be a missionary w/ IMB. Met her last week in NOBTS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering In The Lord's Work Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of being steadfast in our work for the Lord.

PERSEVERING IN THE LORD’S WORK Haggai 2:1-9 Quite often, I begin certain projects and about halfway through the process I ask, “what was I thinking getting myself into this?” Sometimes tasks that we think will be relatively easy to accomplish become far more complicated than we expected and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About Spriritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 4, 2015

Christians who are uninformed about their spiritual are not able to enjoy their ministry. The Bible encourages us that each of us has been given at least one spiritual gift for us to discover and use.

TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS Scripture reading Exodus 31:1-11 (NIV) "Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013

The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic