Sermons on Volunteer:

Christ's Passion For People Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

Whether you see the movie or see the book, one of the things you can’t miss about Christ is His compassion for people.

A. Welcome Guests... B. Easter + Three services.... for your convenience and our continued growth. C. Series– For the last couple of weeks we’ve been involved in a series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. I wanted to make the most out of a great opportunity ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Nothing Like A Satisfied Customer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2005

A sermon on how to make the church a more enjoyable atmosphere. (Taken from D. Michael Lindsay’s book Friendship: Creating a Culture of Connectivity In Your Church)

Sermon for 8/21/2005 There’s Nothing Like a Satisfied Customer Introduction: John Drea, a professor of business at Western Illinois University, wrote in an article, A base of satisfied customers is vital for any healthy organization. Just as a physician takes your temperature as an indicator of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Family - [godly Heritage] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2005

A Godly Heritage is so important. And a great family is a SAVED family, a SERVING family, and a SANCTIFIED family. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Great Family Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church…we have a great program going on here, but it’s not enough. It takes more than hard workers and sacrificial servants to build a great church…we have that and last week it saved the church over $20k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To God

Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Jan 20, 2007

A look at the story of Samuel as a boy in the temple, asking the questions why should we listen to God? and Is God still speaking today? With the intention to inspire God’s people to listen to Him.

INTRO (credit to www.stillspeaking.com) This morning we’re going to talk about listening to God. We want to be careful listeners and not let other things get in the way. Later, while you’re in Sunday school, I’m going to talk to the adults about a young person named Samuel. He had been sent to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corporate Prayer-Care

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007

Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Amazing Trust Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

Elijah lived out a life and ministry of amazing trust in God

Amazing Trust Selected Passages from 1 Kings 16:29-18:46 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Olympic gold medalist Darrel Pace was to give an archery exhibition in New York City’s Central Park, and the event received coverage by all the news stations. Shooting ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Through The Window

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 7, 2011

The church nurtures us as we grow in Christian maturity.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 7, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Joe W. Thompson (September 1, 1923 – November 3, 2011) SEEING THROUGH THE WINDOW Ephesians 4:7, 11-16 (NLT) 7 …He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who's Coming To Dinner?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2013

A sermon about table fellowship.

"Who's Coming to Dinner?" Luke 14:1, 7-24 I heard of one pastor who preached on this passage. He really, really emphasized to his congregation Jesus' Words: "When you host a lunch or dinner, don't invite your friends...Instead...invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind." Apparently, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Measured By The Foot Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

MEASURED BY THE FOOT John 13: 1-17 Oct. 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I was trying to think of one of the most humbling things I've done…voluntarily. I had things happen that have humbled me, but it's distinctly different when you choose to do something humbling. In 1985 I worked ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Army

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 12, 2013

A good soldier endures suffering; Doesn't entangle himself with the things of the world and wants to please his commanding officer.

The Lord’s Army November 10, 2013 I am a proud veteran. I come from a long line of veterans. I can trace ancestors who served in the military all the way back to the Revolutionary War. William Burch, from Haw River, North Carolina, was just a boy when he joined -but he served our country ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

I Started This Journey In My Right Mind And I Will Finish This Journey

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Don't Quit.

Rth 1:14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. Rth 1:15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. Rth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Little Time, So Much To Do

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Advance, You Often Have To Leave Something Behind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 21, 2012

Weighed down, wanting to grow, wanting to advance, in life, in your Christian journey, towards holy living? - may be it’s time for a BBQ!

I may have mentioned before that I’m a bit of a magpie, Can I see a show of hands from magpies please, and yes you know the gathers of the random? While I’m talking about being a magpie, the family store is a great place to gather stuff and while I’m talking about the family store I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Baptism Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2010

Why be Baptized?

Baptism January 10, 2010 A few years ago we gained some new neighbours on our street – a great couple named Bev & Laird. On a warm summer Saturday, a bunch of us we having coffee on the front porch – Linda was talking about the wedding dress that she was sewing for a niece & it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Love Language Of Acts Of Service Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2022

Using the 5 Love Languages to grow in our relationships and in our relationship with God.

5 Love Languages - Acts of Service May 22, 2022 We’re in our final week of the series on the 5 love languages, which is based on the book by Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages and is really predicated on the passage from Jesus in John 13, which tells us - - - 34 A new commandment I give to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-5, Mark 10:45, John 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist