Sermons on True Meaning Of Serving God:

Serve Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2013

In the account of the expression of Christ’s love, the washing of the disciples’ feet, we see 1) Service Stated (John 13:1), 2) Service Spurned (John 13:2), 3) Service Shown (John 13:3–11), and 4) Service Shared (John 13:12-17).

If there is one reaction that people are having to the recent Roman Catholic pope it is his history and focus on service. Many questions are arising on his Maundy Thursday washing of feet. Some are welcoming the efforts with a sense of new found enthusiasm. Others see the new pope as abandoning the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

The Meaning Of Spiritual Giftedness Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 21, 2002

Sermon discusses the Biblical basic that every believer is spiritually gifted, and the purpose of those gifts.

TEXT: Ephesians 4:7-16 ETS: The Lord has given grace gifts to every believer. ESS: Every believer is to use his God-given spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. OSS: Believers will commit to serve through the church. PQ: What does the Bible teach about spiritual gifts? UW: Statements TOPIC: The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In The Lord's Army

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show that all believers are called to serve the Lord in His army.

-Hebrews 9:11-15 -Yesterday was Veteran’s Day in our country -There were many celebrations nationwide -We buried one of our veterans -Today, we are honoring our veterans that are a part of our church -We thank you for your sacrifice -Time -Comfort -Health -Your sacrifice was for all of us -You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by David Lansdown on Nov 17, 2002

Why we should claim ’... as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord’ as our motto.

GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction A Sunday School teacher challenged her children to take some time on Sunday afternoon to write a letter to God. They were to bring their letters back the following Sunday. One little boy wrote, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Signs Of Conversion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

Conversion is not a mere human decision but a divine work that leaves lasting evidence. It brings a new heart, a changed life, a love for God and others, a hunger for spiritual things, and a life of obedience.

TRUE SIGNS OF CONVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting Texts: Acts 3:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 6:4 INTRODUCTION: Conversion is not just an emotional decision or a mere religious ritual—it is a radical transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fields Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007

Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 7, 2020

Follow God when everything else fails

As I look over this world that we live I, I see whereas our home is in trouble. Not only are they in trouble, but they are troubled, and if I could give you some Godly advice, then maybe we can say as Joshua said, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Because what I have learned is that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Whosoever Means Me Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 3, 2012

Jesus did not call the qualified...he qualified the called.

Whosoever means me, Anyone means everyone Matthew 9:9-11 John 3:16/ Luke 9:23 **Almost every churchgoer know John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Why is this so easily known? It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Are The Meanings Of Signs?”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?” In all three Synoptic gospels, just before the passion narrative, there is a “sermon” on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Said: I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2012

What does abiding in Christ, who is the true vine mean for me today - mission?

Sermon Story: When Maddy and I lived in Switzerland we had a couple of vines in the back garden. To be honest, the first year we were there - they looked pretty awful and so Maddy asked her father - as he had been a farmer - to come round and trim them to see if we could get any fruit. I got a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

A Search For Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search either for happiness or to find the meaning of life.

Introduction Believe it or not, all of us are engaged in a search either for happiness or to find the meaning of life. Look around you and think about what you see going on. As I look at the media, liturature, and culture itself I notice these six things: 1) A culture attempting to define human ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

Many times our service to the Lord seems no joy at all, we just do it because we have to. What really is serving the Lord?

TOPIC: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS Text: Psalm 100 “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness!” (ESV) Introduction: Our theme is: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS. What is serving the Lord with gladness? Read Psalm 100. Before we go to that I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Or Serve-Us? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011

Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ