Sermons on The Joy Of Service:

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

Nasira Para Sa Sangkatauhan Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024

Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership.

Nasira para sa Sangkatauhan Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 13:1-17 Panimula: Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership . Pagninilay Ang Huwebes Santo ay minarkahan ang isang makabuluhang kaganapan sa tradisyong Kristiyano — ang Huling Hapunan, kung saan hinugasan ni ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

The Believer’s Work And Reward -1 (1 Cor. 3:10-17 ) Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 7, 2019

Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work.

Types of judgments in the Bible, how God evaluates a believer’s work. Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Joke: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Acts 4:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:10-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More To Do As Christians

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 27, 2019

Often there are two attitudes a Christian has toward serving Christ. The possibility of growing wearing and why do we have to do so much.

Most of the New Testament was written to the disciples of Christ. Jesus taught from every angle to build His disciples. These Jews knew the Old Testament. He wanted them to know that He did not come to destroy the moral laws of God, vs. 17. He actually came to add to them. His conversation went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Not To Be Called Rabbi, Father Or Teacher? How's That? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 25, 2020

Not only did the Son of Man come to serve, not to be served, He insisted that the ones who follow Him take that as the pattern of life.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Course 2020 St. Thomas Aquinas This Gospel from a late chapter in St. Matthew’s Gospel has caused a great deal of ink to be spilled, especially in the dialogue or dispute between Catholics and Protestants. Catholics call priests “Father,” and the pope the “Holy Father.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

2 A Cup Of Coffee

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020

Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Luke 12:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Many times, if God is going to touch someone, it will be through us.

Today we celebrate the baptisms of three children of our congregation. A lot of things are happening in a baptism. Their parents are asking for God's blessing on their children and making promises to provide Christian nurture for them. God is making a statement to the children, that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Words Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2019

Paul helps us identify four types of persons who we need to intentionally encourage.

In 2 Corinthians 7:6, Paul describes our God as One “who encourages those who are discouraged . . .” (NLT). Indeed, if we are going to live in a godly fashion, we will find that we are called to be encouragers of others. God comes alongside the discouraged to offer encouragement. We, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Observing A Holy Lent

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 9, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Church in Corinth, and the Transfiguration as we stand at the cusp of Lent. This sermon looks to focus our thoughts and actions as we enter this Holy season

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we stand on the cusp of Lent, in only three days’ time we will gather again as we receive our ashing and commit ourselves to living a Holy Lent. But for some, perhaps even some who are joining us for worship this morning, there will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Vaccination Application 5.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must serve others unconditionally.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 4:16-21, John 17:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing And Serving God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 1, 2020

Knowing God is the most important thing in our walk with God. We must be certain that we truly know God before thinking of involving in His work. God's work must be done with all sincerity and zeal.

TOPIC: KNOWING AND SERVING GOD. TEXT:1Chronicles28:9 "And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understanding all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 2:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent : Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 6, 2020

Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience.

Advent : Mary & Joseph December 6, 2020 Morning Service Second Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience. Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And without faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Judgment Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 12, 2021

Final sermon in the series: "the Signs of the Times." What is the evidence of your salvation? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

We began this series at the first of the year. The setting was on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem. The disciples were showing off the magnificent Temple to Jesus and Jesus told them that a time was coming when “not one stone will be left upon another.” The Disciples asked what will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist