Sermons on Wholehearted Service:

Are You Elijah? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God promises healing, hope, and restoration to those who fear Him, calling us to renewed faith, obedience, and wholehearted devotion amid life’s challenges.

Friends, some mornings feel like the sky forgot to wake up. The headlines are heavy, our homes can be hurried, and our hearts carry more than they let on. Yet right in the pages of Scripture, God promises a sunrise. Not just any sunrise, but the “Sun of righteousness” with healing in His wings. Can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Topics: Restoration

Take Up His Cross

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

Get On The Move Or Get Out Of The Way Part 1 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.

Get Moving or Get Out God’s Way Acts 13:1-3 On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard climbed inside a little capsule attached to a rocket. As he sat on the launching pad, the countdown began. The entire future of our space program rested upon that launch being successful and that day the US became the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Scene Of The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about Jesus washing his disciples' feet (Material adapted from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible, and outline at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/you-want-me-to-do-what-joe-friend-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-11827)

HoHum: Dave Thomas said: “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a snazzy knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose picture in the corporate annual report shows him ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2015

A sermon examining the fact that God has a place of service for each of His Children. And that He has gifted and equipped us to be that part of the body that He has chosen us to be.

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place I Corinthians 12:12-27 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Years ago I was promoted to a position that involved managing a vast parts warehouse. When I first walked in to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To Worship

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Series on worship and how the Psalms can lead us in that. First Sermon is our invitation to worship

Invitation To Worship-95 1-11.docx Psalms 95:1-11 Read Verses so that We can Know Him and Make Him Known As I thought about this, I was reminded of how Psalm 95 begins: “Come…” God longs for us to come into His presence. He’s not concerned about laying down a bunch of rules and requirements. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 95:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Mar 15, 2001

A deacon ordination / installation service. Add your own sermon.

Deacon Ordination Service [Name of Deacon Candidate], this morning you stand before God and this church as having been duly elected [or appointed] to the office of deacon. You are a man that God has chosen to serve His Church as a spiritual leader and example of the believers. This office is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 10:22, John 15:18-19, Matthew 6:24, 1 John 2:15-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Best Friends Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003

Fully following followers of God express God’s love like Jonathan did with David.

I begin this morning with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

A Call To Action Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

A call to living holy lives

A CALL TO ACTION 1 Pet. 1:13-15 13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

He Lives In Me!

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 30, 2013

An Easter sermon appropriate for Sunrise Service or Good Friday Service

Sermon – Easter Sunrise/Worship March 31, 2013 Lanier Christian Church, Gainesville, GA David K. Simpson He lives in Me! Galatians 2:20 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Tenebrae - Jesus' Funeral

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

This Tenebrae service is designed to be conducted as a funeral service for a dear friend.

Opening congregational hymn - #385 - Near the Cross Welcome and thank you for your time in being here this evening to pay your respects and to show your love for someone whom we loved so dearly. We gather this evening to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Jesus Christ our Lord. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Single Devotion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the first commandment and why God alone deserves our wholehearted devotion and no other. It is because He is the Lord, OUR God, who has set us free.

Single Devotion Exodus 20:1-3 One of my favorite theologians, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known for his works such as Horton Hears a Who, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Cat in the Hat, once wrote a story about a character named Zoad. It goes like this… Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad, Who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pride Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Addiction!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to holiness.

Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16

Denomination: Baptist