Sermons on True Service:

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 11- " Stop Doubting And Just Believe" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 31, 2016

Part 11 of our John believe in Jesus and live series

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 11 “Stop doubting and follow me” John 20:10-31 Fear Fear We all experience fear in our lives And fear Causes doubt Many a time I can remember trying to get a kid on a sheep or a calf They are first are excited Then Fear sets in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God In All Of This?" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership divide the kingdom. God appears to be distant.

1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 “Where’s God in All of This?” INTRODUCTION Today is All Saints Sunday. It is a day that we remember those faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who have gone before us. We celebrate those who have gone before us who have been more than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What I Came To Do

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 25, 2015

The pressure of the crowd must never be allowed to take precedence over a right relationship with God.

THIS IS WHAT I CAME TO DO. Mark 1:29-39. 1. The first Deacon (Mark 1:29-31). After the synagogue service in Capernaum, Jesus and His four companions went to the home of Simon and Andrew (Mark 1:29). Was this the first after-church fellowship - or perhaps even the formation of the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While Dying On A Tree

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 20, 2014

A Holy Week / pre-Easter sermon about "What Jesus dying on the cross does for us."

While Dying on a Tree “Then they nailed him to the cross” Mark 15:24 Intro: Today I’m going to talk about what Jesus dying on the cross does for you. As people would walk by the cross, they would look up and see not only the shock and brutality of the crucifixion, but also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Porch - Pt. 2 - Reporching For Duty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 2 - Reporching for Duty Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare have nodded their heads to the genius of the story. All of Rembrandt's skill couldn't seem to capture the depth of the account. I view the story not thru the lens of Rembrandt but more through a Norman Rockwell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let Jesus Change You" (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Minor on Jan 7, 2013

We want to see Jesus make changes to the world and are reluctant when we discover those changes may start with ourselves.

“Let Jesus Change The World” Part 1: Let Jesus Change You 2 Corinthians 5.19 Introduction 1. None of us would be opposed to Jesus making a few changes for the better. Changes at work, changes in your finances, or bigger noteworthy changes. 2. What if these changes started with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Sees In You

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 27, 2013

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus sees things that others may never notice.

WHAT JESUS SEES IN YOU Mark 3:18 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning, January 5th, 2024) I want to talk to you today about a man that you probably know nothing about. In fact, I don’t know much about him myself. He is a part of a group more famous than the Beatles, but you may have never ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014

If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trained For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The second in a series on the Parables from Matthew

Trained for the Kingdom (Parables from Matthew Pt. 2) Text: Matthew 13: 51 – 52 (READ TEXT) Well if you remember from last time, we looked at those two verses and we talked about being trained for the Kingdom, and the importance of getting understanding… and if you remember I said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Man Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:17 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God In The Cheap Seats

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013

Avoid hubris, embrace humility, like Jesus and Mary.

22nd Sunday in Course 2013 The Greater You Are, the More You Must Humble Yourself “Blazing fire, wind, darkness, gloom, the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers entreat that no further messages be spoken.” The God behind these signs, the God revealed in both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Our Labor For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013

God has a job for you: 1. Bear someone else’s burden (vs. 1-2). 2. Examine your efforts (vs. 3-5). 3. Spread the right kind of seed (vs. 6-8). 4. Be willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9). 5. Get fully involved in God’s labor of love (vs. 10).

Our Labor for the Lord Galatians 6:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 1, 2013 *Back in 2004, “Reader’s Digest” told the story of a family going on vacation: the Klinger family. Before they left, they asked their 9-year-old neighbor about taking care of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus I'm Just Not Feeling It #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

The actions of a Christ Follower have daily powerful meaning. Your actions in another person’s life will affect their eternity. Christian action is represented by humble servants obedient to Christ (humility, obedience and service)

Good Morning, today we continue our series our entitled, “Jesus, I’m just not feeling it.” The premise of last week’s message was that by participating in a Christian group we realize the love of God in a very tangible way and in turn, we are able to re-connect to God. This week we continue ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational