Sermons on Baptism Service:

An Apostle Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2015

A review of Paul's introduction to his second letter to Timothy informs us of the Apostle's view of his call and service.

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus…” [1] Reading Paul’s letters, I’m always struck by his introductions. With the exception of his missives to the Philippian saints, the Letters to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unintentional Witness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

That which flows from us because of who we are and what we are about may be our best service.

Unintentional Witness 10/26/08 AM Text: Acts 16:22-30 Introduction Most of the things we do for God we do on purpose. They are intentional, they are consciously planned. But sometimes our most meaningful acts are performed spontaneously or unconsciously. They are not planned; they just flow out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call That Changes Everything

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“A call that changes everything brings a new direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord"

A CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Luke 5:27-32 Proposition: “A call that changes everything brings a new .direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord" Objective: My purpose is to challenge to seriously consider making a proper response to a call that can change everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lenten Lunch 2011

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a service for a "Lenten Lunch" gathering at the beginning of Lent, asking "Why should Protestants give something up for Lent?"

Acts 14:8-17 8 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Bricks That Build A Marriage".

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Marriage Service Sermon. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 1-8: ill: • For the first time in her life • Four year-old Suzie had just been told the story of "Snow White": • She could hardly wait to get home from nursery school to tell her mommy. • With wide-eyed excitement, she retold the fairy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Kickoff Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010

This sermon is to kickoff our Stewardship Campaign and our Anniversary Service in sharing the vision for our two year campaign.

“It’s Kickoff Time” 9/26/10 Haggai 1:5-15 Luke 21:1-4 A long time ago when I played football, I was on the kickoff team. I was always full of optimism and I could feel butterflies in my stomach. When the referee blew that long whistle, everything we had been practicing for for weeks was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shape Me, Transform Me, However You Require Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2010

A short talk given at the 20th anniversary service for Anvil House - a home for adults with learning disabilities in Billericay

(Note to the reader: If you can sing this to the tune of a 1960’s hit that will help get the talk off to a good start) Shape me, transform me however you require me, I know you love me so that’s all right. Shape me, transform me, however you require me, He’s got the power to turn on His light! OK ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Ponder Your Spiritual “before” And “after” Pictures

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 25, 2010

Jesus has not only washed us clean from our sins, he energizes us for continual service.

You’ve seen these pictures in newspapers and in magazines advertising some procedure to make you look younger. They’re “before” and “after” pictures. But to tell you the truth, the only difference I see between some “before” and “after” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Adleline Baskerville

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2013

This is a homegoing service for a Christian woman who loved her kids and was a mother of 8. She was involved in the life of the church.

Rick Gillespie-Mobley Eulogy 3/25/2013 Adeline Baskerville God had planned a wonderful gift to be sent into the world on May 19th, 1921 into the arms of Edward Hayden and Estelle Gardener. That precious gift took the form of a beautiful little black girl by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running And Serving With Passion Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

How passionate is your service to God? Have you grown cold and indifferent or are you HOT with passion for Him?

Mark 8:1-9 Running and Serving with Passion In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion (óðëáã÷íίæïìáé the bowels or viscera to be the seat of love and pity; strong desire to alleviate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015

A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Generous With Our Prayers Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Discipleship and Stewardship are so closely related as to be indistinguishable. We are called to be as generous with our prayers as with our money or service.

A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I am going over to my new girlfriend's house tonight for supper. Then, we are going out for the evening. If she only lets me hold her hand, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Serving God Without Selling Your Conscience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026

In a generation where shortcuts are celebrated and compromise is normalised, God is calling His people back to conscience-driven service.

SERVING GOD WITHOUT SELLING YOUR CONSCIENCE Main Text: 1 Kings 21:1-16 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, We thank You for the privilege of serving You, the living and true God. As we gather around Your Word today, we ask that You search our hearts, purify our motives, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Pain To Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service.

The Bible teaches that our painful experiences can be a catalyst for ministry. In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service. Reason 1: Empathy and Compassion Those who have experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others who are going through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-5