Sermons on True Servanthood:

Not Of Lords ---Not Of Swords

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007

God is looking for more than bosses to lay down rules. God is looking for more than swords to cut ears off those coming in force. God wants you to know Him personally.

NOT OF LORDS --- NOT OF SWORDS --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS MADE A CHOICE. GOD’S SYSTEM IS NOT OF LORDS AND SWORDS. MANY WOULD DIE FOR THE LORD? THEY JUST WON’T LIVE FOR HIM? DO YOU DESIRE AN ADVISORY POSITION WITH GOD? BOSS OR SERVANT? A. God has often baffled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whom Will You Serve?

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 23, 2007

God’s people are created to serve, called to serve, and prepared to serve.

INTRODUCTION The month of May is a month where we celebrate and pay tribute to those who serve. May 10th was Military Spouse Appreciation Day where we acknowledged the sacrifices made by our spouses as we serve with long periods of separation. The military life is hard on a family. Last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Faith Along

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 11, 2002

Biblical pattern for education, public or otherwise

PASSING THE FAITH ALONG 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have HEARD me say in the presence of many witnesses ENTRUST to reliable men who will also be qualified to TEACH others.(2 Timothy 2:2) (NIV) Progressive Steps of Education: Step 3 - OTHERS Step 2 - STUDENT Step 1 - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

As we serve the Lord our trials will increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger.

I am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord 2 Tim 2: 1-7 * 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Holy Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Anglican

Wake Up Call To Weariness

Contributed by Al Edmonds on Dec 26, 2005

"Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13 NIV.

The text we read, was spoken by Malachi to Israel, a defeated nation. Malachi was God’s last mouthpiece to Israel before the four hundred years of God’s silence to his people. It is a shame that any people should lower themselves so much that they would put God last in their lives, and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

40 Days 5 - Shaped To Serve God - Ministry Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #5

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 5: You Were Shaped for Serving God By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 16/5/04 We are now on the homeward tack. We’ve found out about 3 of our life’s purposes and have only 2 more to go. - The first one was that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Have A Jericho Day!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 11, 2006

When is the last time that you had a “Jericho Day?” This is a day when you sense that your enemies have been defeated and that God has been glorified in your life. Here are five Bible principles that will help you to live a victorious Christian walk:

Title: “How to have a Jericho Day” Introduction: When is the last time that you had a “Jericho Day?” This is a day when you sense that your enemies have been defeated and that God has been greatly glorified through your life. Are you living your life in Victory? Here are five Bible principles ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon on serving the Lord with gladness from Psalm 100:2 (Outline adapted from S. Conway in Pulpit Commentary, Volume 8, Pages 355-356)

Sermon for 6/24/2007 Psalm 100 especially verse 2 Serve the Lord with Gladness Introduction: The problem here is that we come into worship in the spirit of Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, or perhaps Telly Monster in Sesame Street: "O-o-h, I love you and worship you, but things are pretty bad, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007

An outline from the text. The point coming from the chapter and the first verse to give us the point of "911". All the rescuse that I need is found in this chapter.

Somebody Call 911 Psalms 91:1-16 Key verses 1-4 Introduction is from the web site (911 Center ) An important consideration when accessing Public Safety Services is understanding when to use 9-1-1. If you are unsure as to the immediacy of the need, dial 9-1-1 and let the responder decide. Example: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Our Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving others with humility and love, following the example set by Jesus, and understanding that blessings come from such acts of service.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather today under the loving gaze of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to delve into the depths of His Word as presented in John 13. Our focus today will be the example of Jesus, the call to serve, and the blessings that come from serving. I am reminded of a quote by ...read more

Topics: Servanthood

Are We True Diciples Of Jesus, True Followers? #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

There is a difference between a believer and a follower.

ARE WE TRUE DICIPLES OF JESUS, TRUE FOLLOWERS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - Doing The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 17, 2009

We focus too much on the love of Jesus for us at the expense of focussing on Jesus’ love for the Father. True disciples devote themselves to doing the will of the Father as Jesus did.

8.2.09 DISCIPLESHIP – DOING THE FATHER’S WILL - Luke 9 INTRO How many of you here are observing Lent in one way or another. Some people observe Lent merely out of ritual or as a tradition. I was astonished and somewhat bemused when Liz told me of someone she knows who is giving up swearing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Enough To Serve

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus grants authority not for control but for compassion; strength flows through humility, and true greatness is found at the basin of service.

There are few sights more moving than real authority wrapped in humility. It’s rare. We’re accustomed to power that postures, rank that separates, and leadership that needs to be noticed. Every now and then, we glimpse the beauty of someone who is both strong and gentle—someone who knows exactly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45, Mark 6:7-13, John 13:3-5, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

1 Samuel

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 17, 2015

TRUE BELIEVERS

1 SAMUEL OBSERVATION: THE LIVES OF THREE MEN OVERLAP AND INTERWEAVE THROUGH THE BOOK OF FIRST SAMUEL. SAMUEL WAS THE LAST JUDGE OF ISRAEL, SAUL, THE FIRST KING OF ISRAEL AND DAVID, THE SUCCESSOR TO SAUL. THEIR STORIES SHOW ISRAEL’S TRANSITION FROM A CONFEDERATION OF CLANS TO A NATION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-3

Denomination: Baptist