Sermons on Shared Service:

"Kingdom Power: Politics Or Service” Lent 5

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 12, 2024

The illustration is a fictional story about "knowing the day of our death". Jesus knew why He was going to Jerusalem. The disciples believe the "kingdom" of the Son of Man, Daniel 7 is about to be fulfilled. Jesus turns Daniel upside down. Service!

In Jesus Holy Name March 21, 2024 Text: Mark 10:43b-45 Redeemer “Kingdom Power: Politics or Service” Years ago I heard or read a fictional story about a man who wanted to make a lot of money in the stock market. But there were just too many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 1, 2002

Every believer has a ministry.

We Have This Ministry 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Whether or not you know it…you have a ministry. -When you see the word ministry in the Scripture, think servant -We often think of having a ministry as having some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Testimony Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process.

My Testimony, Part 2 Thesis: The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process. Text: II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2 Introduction: My testimony does not stop at salvation but it continues on. For many they get saved but never get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004

Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Shine Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God gives us power to shine for him. We are part of God’s testimony to the world. Love is the light.

Shine Series: Turn on the Light / Sunday, December 30th 2007 Intro: In 1853, Hosea Lewis became the “keeper of the light” on Lime Rock Island at Newport, Rhode Island, Lewis suffered a stroke four years later, at which time his teenage daughter Ida assumed responsibility for the light. Each day ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can These Bones Really Live

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

A message for preparing the church for upcoming revival.

Can These Bones Really Live? Isaiah 43:18-19 Monte T. Brown July 31, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction We are approaching our Revival very quickly and there is a lot that needs to be done. We need to get the word out. We need to be spending time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Special Guest At The Easter Service At Shalom, Sydney Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2015

I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does.

SPECIAL GUEST AT THE EASTER SERVICE AT SHALOM, SYDNEY I want to introduce to you today a remarkable young man who had quite a year last year since our last Easter Service. It’s been an astonishing turbulent year, but if anyone knows about the message of Easter, he does. This young man has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compelled By The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jun 4, 2005

What does it take to give up every comfort and to recieve every form of suffering in order to reach ONE for Christ? The Love of Christ must compell you.

Today is Memorial day Sunday. The idea of the holiday surpasses hot-dogs on the grill; it’s an opportunity and a call to reflect on the sacrifice of many thousands of men who have died for the ideals of our country. Some of you served in the military and have given a part of your heart to serving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving And Accepting What God Loves And Accepts

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Sermon explores our attitudes toward sinners. Clip from movie "Simon Birch" used as illustration.

Loving & Accepting What God Loves & Accepts Matthew 9:9-13 1-18-04 Intro Our text this morning is Matt 9:9-13 “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10While Jesus was having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

First in a series on Witness

Text: Acts 22:6-24 Sean Smuts Subject: Witnessing Theme: Cost of Witnessing "God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow" Introduction:A boy who applied for work was told by the manager he did not think they had enough work to keep another boy employed. The boy said, “But I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Answering The Call

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 22, 2003

This message includes a skit with your cell phone to illustrate how we react to God’s calling us to ministry after being born-again. Great attention grabber!!!

ANSWERING THE CALL START MESSAGE OUT WITH SKIT: SKIT FOR MESSAGE “ANSWERING THE CALL” (Arrange with a high schooler before hand to call you on your cell phone and go through the script. Have your cell phone on the pulpit and make sure people in the audience hear it - THIS WILL REALLY GET THEIR ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Every Christian A Missionary

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

From the beginning of time and out of his creativity, God planned to use men and women who have known and experienced the truth of the gospel to be his personal messengers. Man can think or invent 1,000 way to proclaim the gospel. But as far as God is co

Introduction How will the message of of the Gospel be proclaimed to the world? If God were like me, he would have used legions of angels, proclaiming, singing, shouting his message nonstop, simultaneously around the world. But praise God, He is not like me. From the beginning of time and out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, 2 Corinthians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic